King scroll saw

[JimC]

I wanted to get an Excalibur saw a while back, right about the time they quit making them. Now I read on the forum that the King saw is available from Woodcraft, which looks a heck of a lot like the Excalibur. I was just wondering if anyone has actually had any experience with these and, if so, how would you rate them. I realize they only come in 16" and 30". Any other similarities or differences between the King and the Excalibur? 

Thanks,

Jim

 

[hawkeye10]

1 hour ago, JimC said:

I wanted to get an Excalibur saw a while back, right about the time they quit making them. Now I read on the forum that the King saw is available from Woodcraft, which looks a heck of a lot like the Excalibur. I was just wondering if anyone has actually had any experience with these and, if so, how would you rate them. I realize they only come in 16" and 30". Any other similarities or differences between the King and the Excalibur? 

Thanks,

Jim

 

Jim it seems like I remember reading that they are the same. I don't understand why they don't have a 21" model, they are the most popular model on this forum. I have the EX16 and it's big enough for everything I have done so far. I think the 30" is more for the professional.

[scrollin'fool]

the King got Excaliber from some watery tart

[JimC]

Thanks for the feedback, Hawkeye. I have a Dremel 1620 (16") now and it seems to be big enough. A 30" would be overkill for me. Would like a 21" but I am guessing a 16" King will probably be a lot more saw than a 16" dremel.

I am not sure what your response means, Scrollin'fool. Sure is poetic though...sounds like Shakenbeer 

[WayneG]

I have been in contact with King in the past couple days. The excelsior is made to the same specs as the Excalibur was and in the exact same factory. I hope to have more information in the coming days.

[Paladin]

41 minutes ago, scrollin'fool said:

 

the King got Excaliber from some watery tart

 

this one had me cracking up.  haven't watched Holy Grail in a while

[JimC]

OK...I wasn't even thinking about Monty Python...good one!

[Mark SW]

Is there a service center in the US?

[hawkeye10]

43 minutes ago, Mark SW said:

Is there a service center in the US?

Mark if in fact they are the same Seyco will have parts. You can replace parts yourself. They aren't that hard to work on.

[rjweb]

that is what i was told that there is not any service centers in the us, so what happens if its warranty work, RJ

[amazingkevin]

I'd truly love a 30" saw !

[lawson56]

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