trailfndr Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have been using my Porter Cable scroll saw for 2 years with no issues at all. The last month or so, it has developed a slight vibration at times, that make cutting a good line difficult. My lovely wife came up to me the other day and told me to do some research and get a new and better saw. What a wonderful woman I have. Last night, I ordered my EX-21 Can't wait to get it and start cutting. Wilson's Woodworking, Phantom Scroller, tomsteve and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 You'll be impressed with how nice it is to cut on an Excaliber, I traded up a few years ago and have been a happy scroller ever since. Oh yeah, you won't notice any vibration on the new EX21, good luck with it once it arrives. Len heppnerguy and tomsteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 My upgrade from Chinese saws to a Dewalt was incredible.As soon as i turn on the Dewalt i was waiting for it to start.It was running but made absolutely no noise or vibration.I couldn't believe my eye's.! But then cutting some wood again all you heard was the wood cutting too.Your going to be sold ,lot stock and barrel when you get your new saw.Don't forget "Honey" appreciation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 You should love the EX21......The step up will be amazing...ENJOY!! tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john shankel Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 can your wife talk to my wife i want a new ex also ,,,,lol tomsteve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 yOU GOT ABOUT 18 MONTHS OUT OF YUR pORTER cABLE THAN i DID, i UPGRADED TO A DEWALT AND AM VERY HAPPY i AM SURE YOU WILL LIKE YOUR UP GRADE ALSO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamminjack Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Wow what an amazing wife!!!! You are a lucky guy. I would like to ask my wife if it would ok to up-grade to a new saw. But she is still in training for her upcoming cage fight. (not a good time) Once again I am so glad she doesn't read this forum. Gotta love her. Later Jamminjack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I'm thinking you are going to be very happy. Please give us you thoughts after a few time using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 My wife can't switch on a computer. Good selection I LOVE MINE! Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatknobtony Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 We have similar stories. It was my wife's idea to get me a de Walt. Doesn't even complain about the extra time in the shop. Now she gets first pick wether she wants a piece or not. What good wives we have. Now if I could only remember what special day is coming up. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Come on MEN, you gotta be brave, do it like I do... Buy some tool, sneak it into my work shop. By the time my wife notices, I tell her I got it a long time ago, she must have forgot.... Lucky2, KurtP and alabubba 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I was frustrated by continually repairing my DeWalt and was looking on line for a replacement and my wife told me ," Buy the best one you find." Wow! I bought a Hegner Polymax and love it. That was 2008. Still running great every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I was frustrated by continually repairing my DeWalt and was looking on line for a replacement and my wife told me ," Buy the best one you find." Wow! I bought a Hegner Polymax and love it. That was 2008. Still running great every day. The way you use them your about due ,so be nice to mama ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hegner saws are known to last long. I bought a used one a few years ago also . It was made in 1986 and still runs fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Buy the best you can afford. Life is too short to drink cheep wine> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 We have similar stories. It was my wife's idea to get me a de Walt. Doesn't even complain about the extra time in the shop. Now she gets first pick wether she wants a piece or not. What good wives we have. Now if I could only remember what special day is coming up. LOL.q I was doing intarsia for about 3 years and replacing parts on my saw on a regular basis. One day I was looking on line at scroll saws and I found a really good deal on a DeWalt just before I went to bed. The sight said it would only be offered for 12 more hours. I mentioned it to my wife as I crawled into bed. She asked me if it was the saw I really wanted. I said yes but it was a little speedy to buy ' just for myself'. She said BUY IT IF YOU WANT IT. I couldn't believe it. First thing in the morning I got on line and the offer was over. I had wished I would have purchased it the night before. I went all over the internet searching for a similar deal. And low and behold I found a deal at a furniture store sight. They sold no other tools. I called them to find out if it was a refurbished one or a new one. It was new and shipping was included. So I got my new saw for only $259 total price. So if it was not for my wife I would still be buying replacement parts for my cheap saw. THANK YOU, MY BRIDE FOR YOUR FAITH IN ME AND ALL YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT THROUGHOUT ALL THESE MANY 50 PLUS YEARS , LOVE YOU DICK HEPPNERGUY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 My first wife really didn't like tools around much and the second one wouldn't even let me buy a hammer. Now you see why I'm single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonacker Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Now don't you dare forget Valentine's Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Better think of something special for Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Hey guys,did you ever stop and think that your wives are only allowing you to buy new saws, because, they want to get you out of their hair. Len. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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