Peter-J Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Our local supplier in England for the Excalibur EX16 is a company called Axminster Tools. I called them this morning regarding the above as to how easy they are to use and how noisy as I live in an apartment. They suggested I call down as they have one set up in their workshop for me to see and have a try on, so I'll be heading down there when I'm next off work. This is the model im looking at. Regards Peter. Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Our local supplier in England for the Excalibur EX16 is a company called Axminster Tools. I called them this morning regarding the above as to how easy they are to use and how noisy as I live in an apartment. They suggested I call down as they have one set up in their workshop for me to see and have a try on, so I'll be heading down there when I'm next off work. This is the model im looking at. Regards Peter. I like it !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 I have the EX16 and really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Peter, they are not silent to operate, but, they are a quiet saw to use. I have mine set up in the basement of our house, my wife sleep right above where I use the saw. There's no insulation in the floor between levels, and my wife hasn't complained once about my saw being to loud. Don't worry, she would be up in arms if I interrupted her sleep. So, I think you will be safe using the saw in your apartment. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 As far as noise level goes, my EX-21 is quiet. There will always be some noise as the blades passes through the wood. I think that is extremely nice for them to have you stop by and try it out. Great customer service there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 My air cleaners and dust removal system make a lot more noise than than my Ex21 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) What I can't hear you over the noise of the saw.. only kidding the saw is quiet it's the blade through the wood that's noisy . Roly Edited October 20, 2016 by Phantom Scroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjR Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I only see one thing missing from that saw; I like the blade clamping and easy changing look of it. I like the tension as a knob on top. I do not see a light, but the magnifying LED that Rockler sells here for around $50 most of the time is a great light for sawing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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