Scrappile Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I have an Excalibur 21. I've had it for about 18 month. Before it I had a DeWalt. I feel the Excalibur is an upgrade from the DeWalt, I know, there are people that will argue that, and I admit if you are happy with your DeWalt, there is no reason to upgrade. I did and I think the Ex is better. It will not do anything the DeWalt will not do but it does it a little easier and better in my opinion. Now, after having the Ex for a while I thought if I feel the Ex is better than the DeWalt, what if I went another step up and got a Hegner??? That must be the ultimate, right? I did it in a moment of weakness. I have the Ex and a Hegner. I am a very happy camper, and feel grateful I was able to do it. However,,, in my opinion, after having the Hegner for a few months, I do not feel it was an upgrade. The Hegner is a totally different machine and I am not convienced it is the machine to have if you like to to do delicate fret pictures as I like to do. I can not explain my feelings, I love using the Hegner for lots of things, but when doing a delicate picture like a Charles Dearing "Lion Roar" or a Mike Williams "Moose", I am not sure it would be possible with the Hegner. I have not been able to use a blade smaller than a #3 on it yet. Not saying it is impossible just saying I have not succeeded yet. The Hegner is a work horse, looks like it will be easy to repair, by me, if something does happen to break, and I love using it. But the Ex is a sweet machine. Okay, I am not sure why I am writing this. Just wanted to give my opinion and maybe if some one is contemplating going from an Ex to a Hegner, think it through seriously. The Ex WILL do everything the Hegner will do, but, I am not sure the Hegner will do everything the Ex will do. Just saying Hegner is great, but do not ditch the Ex to get it. I think the Hegner will out last my Ex. It is solid. but I could have bought two EX's for the price of one Hegner. I do not have long enough life left to wear out two Ex's and no one in my family is interested in inheriting my scroll saws. Scrolling Steve and Travis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Good to provide this info. Might want to note it in "Scroll Saw Reviews" oneleggimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Well, I am intending to wear out my DeWalt! But, I am not 21 anymore> So the DW will probably outlive me anyway. Hope you enjoy your saw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed martin Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I bought my Ex 21 after I emailed you and asked for you opion on it. It is one great machine. As they say THE PERSON WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I bought my Ex 21 after I emailed you and asked for you opion on it. It is one great machine. As they say THE PERSON WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS. Glad it is working out for you. I really feel it is the best over all saw on the market. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I love the EX21 and if anything ever happens to it , I will replace it with another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Could someone send me one too torture test,I've wore out a dozen chinese machines and 2 dw788.I can put them thru the mill!lol WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) I married mine in a civil ceremony I love it that much. Roly Edited June 14, 2015 by Phantom Scroller WayneMahler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 Was debating on which saw to order. The Ex or Hagner. Aftewr reading this I will follow my original dream and get the Ex - 21. Thanks for a great review and information. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campasano Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have owned a Hegner 18v for over 20 plus years and have never had a problem with it, I cut all kinds of Fret work and it cuts fine including intricut cuts. I have never worked on an EX but the reviews are great. At the age of 84 I think the Hegner will outlive me. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted June 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I have owned a Hegner 18v for over 20 plus years and have never had a problem with it, I cut all kinds of Fret work and it cuts fine including intricut cuts. I have never worked on an EX but the reviews are great. At the age of 84 I think the Hegner will outlive me. Mike Mike, were I have not suceeded with my Hegner is the small blades like the 3/0 Flying Dutchman Spiral. This is my favorite blade. I've tried many times, they just snap as soon as I start running the the saw. I have not given up, but I do not think a saw should be that hard to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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