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General Scroll Saw Talk / New Dust Collector / Ex-16

« on: September 18, 2018, 01:32:46 pm »

I am tired of dust (finally) - hahaha

Now with my new Excalibur 16, I would like to eliminate it.
I am very limited on space - my "shop" is the front wall of our two car garage. So a wall mounted unit would not work.
I've found this portable unit that would work great (space wise). http://www.grizzly.com/products/1-HP-Light-Duty-Dust-Collector-Polar-Bear-Series/G1163P

Even with both cars in the garage, I could roll it to my side and use the EX-16 in the evenings.
Then when I park the cars outside - roll out the table saw, router, or my bench sander - I'm set for those too.

I would just have to create a specific solution for the EX-16. I'm not sure the built-in dust port works as well as they planned (from what I've read).

I'm open to any suggestions -

thanks,
-john

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Introduce Yourself. / Re: Hello from Bakersfield

« on: September 05, 2018, 11:33:15 am »

Thanks everyone for the greetings-

The saw arrived last Friday night. It's unpacked and on the bench waiting to be used.
Of course, had to go out of town for the long weekend, so I haven't had time to do anything other than to power her on and make her chooch.
I'll get started this weekend.

thanks again-

john-

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Introduce Yourself. / Hello from Bakersfield

« on: August 29, 2018, 02:09:48 pm »

Hi -

Greetings from the weird-coast! (-smile-)

I've been making xmas presents for the grandkids the last couple of years.
Ornaments for xmas too.

My three year old 16" Skill scroll saw broke last weekend. So I decided to make the leap and I have a new Excalibur 16" coming in this Friday!
I live in a 2 bedroom condo, so my "shop" is in the the front of the garage. With my limited space, the saw has to live on my work bench. So the 16' will be great.

Looking forward to stepping it up and learning more.

john-
bakersfield, ca