Young_Scroller Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 so i was browsing craigslist and came across this saw, its and excalibur but looks kinda old and nothing like the current models. I couldnt find any information on it anywhere so I was wondering if any of you had any experience. the guy selling is asking $250. Thanks! -Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Joe, Run,Don't walk...Run away...do not go there!...If you are expecting the equal to a Ex21 of the modern Era ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 Joe, these saws had a great reputation in their day, but, this saw is so old that I'm not sure that you can even order parts for it. If you are interested in buying it, you should check out how hard it would be to get spare parts if you needed them. If the spare parts are still available, then I think the saw would be worth the $250.00. Is it a variable speed, or, is it just a two speed model? Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted October 10, 2015 Report Share Posted October 10, 2015 That is the original Excalibur saw made in Canada. The DeWalt saw was modeled after that saw. Unfortunately, that saw is no longer supported as the original manufacturer (Summerville Designs) is no longer around. I would give it a good test drive and might buy it as a backup, but not as a primary saw. Offer $150 and no more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young_Scroller Posted October 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Joe, these saws had a great reputation in their day, but, this saw is so old that I'm not sure that you can even order parts for it. If you are interested in buying it, you should check out how hard it would be to get spare parts if you needed them. If the spare parts are still available, then I think the saw would be worth the $250.00. Is it a variable speed, or, is it just a two speed model? Len I am not sure the despcription doesnt say much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 In it's day that saw would've been one of the top of the line Joe. True, parts would be no longer available. I have the Ex-30 that I purchased new in 1999 made by Sommerville. The saw has and still is a dream to work with. Most parts for mine are basically no longer available. I, myself would buy this saw strictly for parts at a price of $100.00. Other than that invest in a newer saw and check parts and service is available. Good luck. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 Listen to Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardar2 Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 For $250 you can buy a saw that you can get parts for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john shankel Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 i did this once without checking to see if i can get parts ,when the upper arm broke it was all over for a coupel years , till one day by luck some one still was hanging on to the parts this was just dum luck , dont buy it , wast of good money , and this comes from my exsperince.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 11, 2015 Report Share Posted October 11, 2015 so i was browsing craigslist and came across this saw, its and excalibur but looks kinda old and nothing like the current models. I couldnt find any information on it anywhere so I was wondering if any of you had any experience. the guy selling is asking $250. Thanks! -Joe Thanks for showing this saw.I would pass on it just for having the linking arm in the back that cant be lubricated,That's the weakest point in the saw and all of my saws wore out at that point to where the saw blade ended up being to big for the saw All of my low end saws had that set up and did not last a year of hard work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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