Excalibur Cutting Deck

[munzieb]

I have a question about Excalibur 16/20 cutting deck. I have had this saw since early this summer and am extremely happy with its operation. I did remove the vacuum/dust collection system since it kept trapping small pieces and this seems to be SOP for many EX operators. My one issue is that the cutting deck is starting to have several scratch/swirl marks. I do try to apply packing tape to bottom but problems continue. Before I first bought the EX-16 I did a fair amount of research. The topic of scratched deck came up several times. One suggestion to address this was to have the top powder coated. I could not find this original posting and wondered if other EX operators have experienced this  or seen this recommendation. I have a Powder Coat shop around the corner and would  get a quote to get it done. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[NC Scroller]

I got mine back in January and I can tell you mine looking a 100 x worse.  My feeling is it is just comestic.  Wax the table once in a while and don't worry (fret) about how it looks.

[Rolf]

Is the table painted?

[hawkeye10]

Is the table painted?

Mine looks like it's painted. Like Scott said don't worry about it and keep it waxed.

 

That is my story and I am sticking to it.     

[Clayton717]

Mine is scratched too. It doesn't affect my cutting so I don't worry about it.

[Blaughn]

I just receiven my new Ex 21.  Even after minor usage, the paint shows signs of abrasion.

 

I agree that it is just cosmetic.  If I really became concerned, I would strip the paint on the working surface and go with a polished, waxed steel work surface.

[munzieb]

Like Rosanna Dana on SNL, "Never Mind" LOL ! Always great feed back!

[WayneMahler]

Mine is the same way. Has not affected the performance or anything. I keep my top waxed. I think it is just extremely thin paint that wears off very quickly. 

[Scrolling Steve]

I put a coat of paste wax on mine once a week and works fine but does look like it has been used !

[NC Scroller]

Is the table painted?

Yes painted a lite sliver - gray.

[Lucky2]

My saw has a few scratches on it as well, but like most others here it doesn't affect my sawing. I give my saw a real good servicing twice a year, that servicing includes waxing the cutting surface with a real good paste wax. That seems to have helped, I don't get nearly as many scratches as I used to. I don't know what's going on with your saw, the scratches seem to be long ones. It almost looks as if you've drug a nail or staple over it in places, I never get long scratches like that.

Len 

[munzieb]

Not sure about the long scratches, but I did have some long straight cuts. I typically sand off the bottom of my projects on my belt sander after I drill the holes and then tape and punch through with the blade.

I'll have to try the wax to see if that helps.

Thanks

[hotshot]

If it's an ex, and it's not scratched, it hasn't been used much. I have no paint left in the middle of my table. It will bother you at first, but you will get used to it.

Edited October 20, 2016 by hotshot

[bandaideman]

My EX has the same look lots of scratches and has not affected anything. Wax is used and no problem. My Dewalt also looks the same as the EX. Figure it is the blade changing and feeding from top not hitting the hole with out trial and error sometimes. My name is Dan and i approve this message.

[amazingkevin]

I have a question about Excalibur 16/20 cutting deck. I have had this saw since early this summer and am extremely happy with its operation. I did remove the vacuum/dust collection system since it kept trapping small pieces and this seems to be SOP for many EX operators. My one issue is that the cutting deck is starting to have several scratch/swirl marks. I do try to apply packing tape to bottom but problems continue. Before I first bought the EX-16 I did a fair amount of research. The topic of scratched deck came up several times. One suggestion to address this was to have the top powder coated. I could not find this original posting and wondered if other EX operators have experienced this  or seen this recommendation. I have a Powder Coat shop around the corner and would  get a quote to get it done. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Just put a piece of formica on,just like you would a counter.No wax ever need,very easy maintanance.

[Ron Johnson]

My Ex30 is over 16 years old, used on a regular basis and the table has very little for scratches. If the tables on the new Ex models are showing wear within a short period of use WOULD YOU NOT THINK THERE'S A QUALITY ISSUE?

[rdatelle]

I agree with most of the ex cal owners. It,s only cosmetic. Mine gets a lot of use and it's scratched all over. Doesn't bother me at all. Never even waxed mine. I might though down the road.

[Montserrat]

If it's an ex, and it's not scratched, it hasn't been used much. I have no paint left in the middle of my table. It will bother you at first, but you will get used to it.

pretty much!  ;-) 

[Phantom Scroller]

Don't worry about it people will see you use it and mine is the same and I put WD40 PTFE spray on it no oil makes it slick. Roly

 

http://www.wd40specialist.com/products/dry-lube/

 

great on your alloy windows hinges as well.

[munzieb]

UNCLE!! Scratches are like wrinkles. They are earned and show character. I'll keep scratching, cutting and having fun!

[Rolf]

I don't see the point of painting the surface of the table. It is a work surface and it will wear. As long as my table is flat I am happy with Aluminum or steel. 

[Dan-Woodman]

My old Sakura has an aluminum table and would make dark areas on the bottom of the wood,so I cut out a piece of 1/4" white acrylic and put double sided tape to hold it on . Ben there many years and still good as new.

[Rolf]

I thoroughly clean and wax the table on my Hawk, No black stuff.