Torn between Dewlt or Excaliber

[dirtrider73068]

Well I could go ahead and stuff back the money to buy it, but then I also need to hold back for the gas and what not till the 4th when I go down there, but I want it now is starting to set in. I guess I could have it shipped but then paying for shipping cost would be the gas down there and back. I would make a weekend day trip, I could leave on a fri eve get up st go get the saw then head back home and be back by dark. I am still thinking about that or wait the 10 days and save a trip but would be nice to drive down to see the scroll saws see and hear it run and be able to talk about it in person rather through email.

[phantom scroller]

Once you see it ,feel it, work it, it's all over it will be in the boot ready for the drive back. Merry Christmas and happy new tear.

Roly

[julief]

When I started scrolling, I lived 10 minutes from Ray's shop.  He was a great source of information and knowledge.  That is why I started with Olson blades, he sells them.  I still have my favorites in the Olson line.  He also had a huge supply of old Scroller and Scrollsaw woodworking and crafts books.  I bought a few every visit.  It's kinda funny, when this forum started, there were very few EX21 owners out there.  Everyone boasted about their yellow saw.  I see more and more folks turning to the EX.  My son still lives in Royse City so I visit often.  I try to get by to see Ray from time to time.  I always learn something new.

[dirtrider73068]

I know where Royse City is my folks have fiends that live there.

[Coullion]

I would definitely go for the EX...I have the EX-16 and sometimes wish I would have gone for the 21". I live near Rockwall and stop in and see Ray on a regular basis. If I am not mistaken Ray (I think) takes trade-ins of the Excalibur. He revamps them and makes them good as new. Ask him if he has a revamped used model. He might be able to help you there and you would get "good as new" for a good price. Maybe even good enough to go for the 21" if he has a used one he will part with. Good luck to you in getting a fantastic saw. The Ex's aren't any louder than a soft spoken sewing machine and are smooth as glass.

Todd