rdatelle Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hi everyone. Well I've been sitting here just reading everyone's post seeing that I can't do any scrolling since my DeWalt 788 is still in the repair center for 4 weeks , so they say. I'm still contemplating buying an Excalibur 21 inch or the 16 inch. There's a big price difference there to. The 16 inch is going for $549.00 and the 21 inch is $899.00. Big difference for 4 more inches. I have a lot of scrolling to do to. Well hopefully I'll decide by the end of the week. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Sorry for your predicament. I ended up with the 16" just because of the price difference. Very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsteve Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 i himmed and hawwed on the 16 or 21. figured tnat in tne years ivd scrolled did i very very rarely need the throat capacity of the 788. then ended up with an ex16 and footswitch under the christmas tree last year. ive done quite a bit of scrolling with it and have been very happy witn it and dont miss the added throat depth.and tne footswitch.... its awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Ralph sorry to hear about your withdrawal. On the bright side now is the time to organize the shop so that when you do get your saw back you can set up and get right to easing those withdrawal symptoms:) Having the bigger saw is nice, the cost, at least for me would be a limiting factor at the moment. Are you going to have room for 2 saws? DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardar2 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I hope you are up and running soon. I bought the ex 21 thinking that would be big enough for what I need. Yep you guessed it I done a few projects that makes me wish I had a bigger saw. LOL sawdust junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Ralph , If the 788 is going to be in the shop when you need it go for the EX16......Good Luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrylee Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ralph I have aEx 21 and never go back to a DeWalt.Very happy I spend the money on a Ex 21.Still have a DeWalt sitting in a corner of my shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sorcier Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I am not sure, but I think Dennis may be suggesting the excaliber. Somewhat subliminal, but I just gotta feelin. I just upgraded to the Dewalt, so I am not in a position to advise. Ward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hi everyone. Well I've been sitting here just reading everyone's post seeing that I can't do any scrolling since my DeWalt 788 is still in the repair center for 4 weeks , so they say. I'm still contemplating buying an Excalibur 21 inch or the 16 inch. There's a big price difference there to. The 16 inch is going for $549.00 and the 21 inch is $899.00. Big difference for 4 more inches. I have a lot of scrolling to do to. Well hopefully I'll decide by the end of the week. Well a guy here bought a new 30" or a 31" or a 32" excaliber and wanted $700 for it he used it one time.There's deals out there just like exercise machines They buy it try it and get rid of it .check craigs list for your city ,surroundings and so forth to find a ex at a price you will like :cool: :cool: sawdust junkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Ralph, buy the EX21 if at all possible, the EZ16 is a nice "little" saw. But, it's so much nicer to have the extra cutting capacity of the EX21. When I upgraded, I went from a 16" saw to the 21" saw and was amazed at how much more I cut cut because of size. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thanks guys for all the advice. A lot of different suggestions out there. Hopefully they can fix the 788 which is a 20 inch so I will always have that one if I needed it. Maybe the 16 inch Excalibur for my main saw would be the way to go. I'll have to try and make room for it. I have to band saws, so maybe i can move one of those somewhere . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 (edited) I think you would have a great setup there. Maybe you could build one of those cabinet where the saw are a flip top. When you need the Ex it is on top in use, need the Dewalt and you flip the top and the dewalt is on top. Something like this: Edited September 15, 2015 by Scrappile smitty0312 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty0312 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I have been contemplating upgrading to an EX saw.......but dang, my DW788 has been one heck of a saw for me, and I cut a S**t load weekend weekout.........mine is 4yrs old......tough decision for sure and how much my pockets want to give.....mmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I have EX-21.....................................................................enough said. Roly Southern Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hey scrappile, I like that Idea. Wish I had plans for it. I'm kinda of limited for space in my garage. I'd have to give up parking my van in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hey scrappile, I like that Idea. Wish I had plans for it. I'm kinda of limited for space in my garage. I'd have to give up parking my van in there. Sell the van buy a EX-30 Roly Kragax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I've got the EX16 too baca use of price difference, no complaints from me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Scroller Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hey scrappile, I like that Idea. Wish I had plans for it. I'm kinda of limited for space in my garage. I'd have to give up parking my van in there. I feel your pain. I have to move all kinds of stuff to get to my saw with two motor scooters, two bicycles, a huge side by side fridge, a freezer, hurricane shutters stuffed in a corner and of course the requisite generator you need if living in Florida. Moving our van outside still means lots of other moving of stuff to get set up. Slowly but surely I'm getting rid of all I can. I could use the extra few inches the garage door wind braces take up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Hey scrappile, I like that Idea. Wish I had plans for it. I'm kinda of limited for space in my garage. I'd have to give up parking my van in there. Hey scrappile, I like that Idea. Wish I had plans for it. I'm kinda of limited for space in my garage. I'd have to give up parking my van in there. I believe the plans are in the wood smith plan library. I will try to find it tonight an post a link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Well my van is brand new. Only 800 miles on it. Can't put her outside just yet. LOL> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Here are some plans for the flip over tool tables. http://www.instructables.com/id/COPYRIGHT-FREE-RE-LISTED-FLIPTOP-TOOL-STAND/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Tool-Flip-Top-Table/ Southern Scroller and Travis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 I feel for you. last year I sent my 788 to the repair shop and it took 21/2 weeks for ddthe repair and I about went nuts and when i found a used 788 for $150 i jump on it ran it once and it ran good,. I need a 20 inch and can't afford the $750 for a new saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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