Excalibur , Dewalt or Delta ?

[puzzleguy]

OK - Im thinking about a back up saw -do alot of cutting and im trying to get some opinions
as to which would suit me better - ive heard some horror stories about the old Delta ( delta not making or suppling parts for the older model -worried about the new )
and I also know all three are simalar , and all three come from Taiwan ( at least i think they do -wasnt Excalibur a Canadian company ? )
which would be a better choice -curious about customer support , parts and warranty -- alot of companies out their dont know what that means.
would i pay more for the excalibur -yes if its twice the saw .
looking for dependability, and durability as well .


Thoughts ?
by the way -Happy Fathers Day !

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[tbolt]

Look for a good used dewalt type 1 if you buy New I love my hawk just my 2 cents

[pddesertrat]

Well of the three you mentioned, and I had the money, I would buy the Excalibur!  I own a DeWalt. but what I have see/read about the Excalibur, I think it is a cut above the rest you mentioned.  I haven't been a member real long here, but I haven't read anything about the Hawk.  This surprises me, because I always thought it was the ultimate.  I see them advertised often in my part of the country for $500 or less.  I passed one up last summer, like new, the bigger one for $300.  Guy had inherited it from a Grandfather that died shortly after buying it.  But a friend bought it and is really enjoying it.

[julief]

Just my 2 cents but my EX21 is over 12 years old and has had so few problems they are not worth mentioning.  I used to cut all day, every day.  The customer service you receive with an Excalibur is above and beyond what you will get with any other brand.  I bought mine used and still received top service and advise from Ray at Seyco.  As far as better...I think so, but there are die hard Dewalt fans out there.  I see a lot of Dewalt users that have converted to Excalibur and cannot say enough good about it.  My favorite feature is the fact that the head tilts - not the table.  When cutting inlays or bevels, it is so nice to still have your work on a level surface.  When this forum started, there were only a few of us EX users and now there are a great deal of them, including Steve Good.  The only difference between the Delta and the Dewalt on the market today is the paint job and the price.

[dirtrider73068]

Excalibur hands down to me, I had a craftsman last me about a year then the arm bushings gave out, it might work for a cheap back up but not for constant use, I have also read the newer dewalts have alot of issues, unless you find a good used type 1 but those are hard ot come by.

[BilltheDiver]

Never had an Excalibur,, but I have had 2 diifferent models of Hawk and I havent met anyone that doesn't love them.  Be patient and you can find them on Cl at advantageous prices.  Parts are available, and they are in production again.

[Jim Finn]

Get a Hegner

[spiderman]

OK - Im thinking about a back up saw -do alot of cutting and im trying to get some opinions
as to which would suit me better - ive heard some horror stories about the old Delta ( delta not making or suppling parts for the older model -worried about the new )
and I also know all three are simalar , and all three come from Taiwan ( at least i think they do -wasnt Excalibur a Canadian company ? )
which would be a better choice -curious about customer support , parts and warranty -- alot of companies out their dont know what that means.
would i pay more for the excalibur -yes if its twice the saw .
looking for dependability, and durability as well .


Thoughts ?
by the way -Happy Fathers Day !


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Heck get one of each of them 1 excalibur  one dewalt and one delta and one hanger. 

[Reaper]

I agree with Jim. Get a Hegner. If the price of a new one is to expensive, find a used one. The saws are made very well and their sales help is great.....Dave

[puzzleguy]

thanks for all your help and guidance !
much appreciated.

I have owned a few of the saws you guys mentioned , kinda looking for a saw that can cut detail with a #3 blade
without constantly breaking . though it was just me
but its not - so far id say Excalibur --honestly , id be alot happier if it wasnt made in China ( bring it back to Canada -please !)