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Ask Steve a question. / Re: I am looking to buy new scroll saw

« on: December 04, 2018, 04:10:40 pm »

Too bad you live in England, I have an Excalibur 21 and it's like new. I would sell it for $650

Thanks Jim, I have now got my scroll saw. The wife got it for my Christmas so I didn't have spend too much 

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Wood for Christmas Ornaments

« on: November 16, 2018, 11:36:37 am »

I've made a lot of ornaments over the past 20+ years and I think aesthetically speaking.

Which or what type of Christmas ornaments do you find sell the best? Christmas tree ornaments or do you sell the bigger projects?

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: I am looking to buy new scroll saw

« on: November 14, 2018, 03:47:00 am »

Thanks for all the replies.
I think I am going to bite the bullet, and spend the money on the EX-21 as everyone is saying how good it is. 

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: I am looking to buy new scroll saw

« on: November 13, 2018, 05:56:19 pm »

Hi,
After I had a good look at all three of these scroll saws, Excelsior - King and the Axminster model I think they are all built in the same factory, as they look identical.
 
I read on the Axminster web site that all they trade model scroll saws are fitted with the Pegas kits. So I don't think they are refurbished.

I want to try and improve the quality my work, that's the only reason I have been looking at this saw. Has anyone else upgraded from a cheaper model to a more expensive model and found it easier to produce better quality projects.

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Ask Steve a question. / Re: I am looking to buy again

« on: November 13, 2018, 10:41:33 am »

Thanks for your quick reply.
It's good to know that the machine I am looking at is good quality.
it is said that you get what you pay for, so I am hoping if I buy this scroll saw it will help to improve my work.

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Ask Steve a question. / I am looking to buy new scroll saw

« on: November 13, 2018, 07:08:22 am »

Hello, as the title says I am looking to buy a new scroll saw. At the minute I am using a fairly cheap scroll saw which cost around £100, undoing and tightening the blade is a bit of a pain. So I have decided to look for an upgrade, which I am hoping will make it easier to do fretwork.
I like the look of the Excalibur Scroll Saw, but not sure if they still make them under that name. So on searching I found this saw, hope the link works.

https://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-trade-series-ex-21-scroll-saw-101772

Can I ask a question which is, is it worth the money and will it help me to do better work having an expensive saw.

Thanks for any help and suggestions.