Sorry :(

[Judy Hunter]

I gave the Ex 21 a really good work out.  Finally got it running smoother and figured out the blade change.  But I am taking it back.  After due consideration it just isn't $800 better than my DeWalt 788.
Sorry to be the wet blanket on an otherwize great product.  If I was just starting out or just had a piece of crap saw, it would be great. 

[spiderman]

oh come on judy.  EX-21 is better then the dewalt dw788.

[Judy Hunter]

Not $800.00 better 

[Bill P]

Wow, Judy, I bought my EX-30 for $799.  How much is your dealer charging?

Bill

[Judy Hunter]

It was priced at $820. less 10% for dealer days plus 7% tax ...$789.66

You must have got a great price.

[Bill P]

Oh, I misunderstood what you meant.  When you said "Not $800 better" I took that to mean it was a price difference of $800.   

Bill

[Mainewoods]

I have a piece of crap saw, but I don't have $800 to spare! 

[dgman]

It's ok Judy. The one time I tried an EX was the first demonstration at the Woodcraft store. I went in the day before so I could try it out. I gave it a good workout but decided to go with a DeWalt as that is what I was used to. I just couldn't get the hang of it. That's not to say I wouldn't try one again!

[Judy Hunter]

Thanks DG,  I have been feeling a little quilty about the whole mess.  I just think I am like an old cow that prefers the stall she is used to    But I gave it a shot.

[wombatie]

I can't take mine back it was a gift from my husband so I intend to use both the DeWalt and the EX21. If its a paid job I use the DeWalt and if it's for me I'll be on the EX21.  But I can understand where you are coming from Judy.

Marg

[jimbo]

Hey Jude the Ex is a good saw, but I have not tried a Dewalt so I cant compare, in fact down under the second best is probably a ryobi or some such thing, and after using a heap of crap like that any thing is good
Jimbo

[tux_linux]

Hey, my Hegner is also fine

Every scroller should use what feels best to him/her.
It's not about the saw or the brand of blades you use, it's about what you make with it.

[BigPete]

Hi Judy ,what did you do to get it running smoother ? i have tried to move the motor but it only seems to get worse! i run mine about half speed and it runs fine but if turn it up it really starts to vibrate and after the problems i had when i first got it i dont want to mess around with it to much. Peter

[termite]

 do like Julief says, call Ray at seyco.

[Judy Hunter]

Thanks everyone for the support.  I wouldn't feel right calling Ray at Seyco since I didn't buy it there.
Peter.  I just had to have my son tighten all the bolts on the stand and it was better but I think the vibration would loosen them again so it would be an on going job.