Gonzo Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 After much consideration, and hemming and hawing, I went out and bought the EX-21 today. I got it all set up and started making dust. At first I didn't like it becase I am used to using the 788. After a few hours of fret work, I have gotten the hang of it and enjoy it. I really Iike the way the arm stays up, the blade tensioner, and the not as aggressive cutting vs the 788. I do have a couple of complaints about it though. The dust collection port they put on these things is not good for fret work. The little pieces wood get hung up and they have no place to go. I would like to take the darn thing off, but it looks like once it's off, it's off for good. (i have a 30 day return opportunity and am afraid that might void it) Also, the table is warped where they screwed the dust port on. You can actually see the warp. Hopefully, I can get them (the store) to replace the table. Wish me luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Gonzo, personally, I think you made the right decision. After you get things straightened out, I think you'll really like the saw. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 congrats on the saw. I pulled the dust collection off of mine for the same reason, to many little pieces were getting stuck in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Good call ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 I'm bias I have the EX-21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 I have only heard good this about the EX-21,I don't have one myself I do plan on one,now I know what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Congratulation! dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Congrats on the new saw. I love mine. You should get many long happy years from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Congratulations Gonzo. I also upgraded from a Dewalt to an EX-21 recently. I'm still on the fence with the dust collection. It seems to work OK hooked up to my shop vac, but I don't care for all the noise when scrolling, so I haven't used it much. The little bits getting caught in the holes is a nuisance. I'm still debating what to do about it. Otherwise I'm really liking the EX so far. The top arm lifts much higher than my Dewalt did, so it gives a lot of extra clearance. Tensioning is simple and effective. The saw runs smooth and quiet. I never had any real complaints with my Dewalt. I used it for 10 years and it served me well. But I can see right away that the EX is a big step up and I'm looking forward to scrolling on it for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 After much consideration, and hemming and hawing, I went out and bought the EX-21 today. I got it all set up and started making dust. At first I didn't like it becase I am used to using the 788. After a few hours of fret work, I have gotten the hang of it and enjoy it. I really Iike the way the arm stays up, the blade tensioner, and the not as aggressive cutting vs the 788. I do have a couple of complaints about it though. The dust collection port they put on these things is not good for fret work. The little pieces wood get hung up and they have no place to go. I would like to take the darn thing off, but it looks like once it's off, it's off for good. (i have a 30 day return opportunity and am afraid that might void it) Also, the table is warped where they screwed the dust port on. You can actually see the warp. Hopefully, I can get them (the store) to replace the table. Wish me luck! an ex3 will do me nicely.Hang in there,soon you'll wonder how you scrolled with out one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 (edited) It the table is warped, I suggest you quickly get that taken care of. If you put it off, and dont' get around to it, you will regret that forever. That saw is too expensive to settle with a warped table. Tell them that they can replace the table, or you can return it for a full refund. If you purchased from Seyco, I don't think you will have any problems getting that fixed. --------Randy Edited March 21, 2016 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 (edited) I am thinking about a ex oribabky a 16 and use my DW 788 for the large cuttings. I have 2 DW788 and will probably sell one when the decision is finally made about 90% of my cutings are well under the 16 table. Edited March 22, 2016 by ike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted March 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I went and exchanged my saw for a new one. Funny thing is, before I left the store we checked to make sure table was flat. It wasn't! Good thing we checked, they brought out another one and it was fine. Phew!!!! Thank goodness. It was the last one they had. And what a difference a flat table makes (duh! Big smiley face). Looking forward to countless hours of scrolling. Thanks again to all of you for your opinions and help. jbrowning and WayneMahler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Matt, so glad it worked out for you. I think you will really love your saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 So you're pleased with the new saw, will you be keeping this one? A solution for the little pieces catching, is to tape a playing card over the holes. I know that is what other people have done, my EX doesn't have all those holes. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstmuller Posted March 26, 2016 Report Share Posted March 26, 2016 I like my EX21 and I know what you mean about the dust collector. I have a tool with a small ball point that I use to push the plastic down which will get most of the wood chips out. What is hard for me is the suction holds the wood tight and get hard to move.I have even opened the hose on the vacuum for less suction which helps. Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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