OCtoolguy Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 I found that the nylon screw on my EX was mushroomed very badly and when I looked at parts on Seyco, they get $16 for a lever/screw kit. Plus shipping and tax. I went to Ace Hardware and bought a 2" 1/4-20 nylon screw for $.59 and it is long enough to make two screws out of it. All I had to do was to cut a slot in one end of it for a flat blade screwdriver. Works great. kmmcrafts, bobscroll and Fish 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted June 27, 2018 Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 I need to remember this.. but I'm sure i'll forget this one by the time I need to replace mine, LOL ... sure wish I had a memory like my wife does when she remembers how I made her mad 25 years ago at a certain time and day .. I have a hard time remembering where I put that 10mm socket like 10-15 seconds after I just had it in my hand.. SCROLLSAW703, WayneMahler, bobscroll and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: I need to remember this.. but I'm sure i'll forget this one by the time I need to replace mine, LOL ... sure wish I had a memory like my wife does when she remembers how I made her mad 25 years ago at a certain time and day .. I have a hard time remembering where I put that 10mm socket like 10-15 seconds after I just had it in my hand.. Kevin, while it's on the top of your head, go buy one, put it in a bag, label it and put it with you EX parts. I took the hold down off of mine and put it with all my saw pieces and parts. kmmcrafts and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam777 Posted June 28, 2018 Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 Which nylon screw are we talking about on the Ex? Thanks Sam OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Sam777 said: Which nylon screw are we talking about on the Ex? Thanks Sam Sam, it's the nylon screw just forward and below the tension lever. It is how you adjust the tension lever's stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted June 29, 2018 Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) On 6/28/2018 at 2:33 AM, octoolguy said: Sam, it's the nylon screw just forward and below the tension lever. It is how you adjust the tension lever's stop. Here is a picture -- Note - I'm using the Pegas replacement clamps, right now, which is why this is laying on a board. Edited June 29, 2018 by tgiro missed words OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted June 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 3 hours ago, tgiro said: Here is a picture -- Note - I'm using the Pegas replacement clamps, right now, which is why this is laying on a board. Tony, what is your impression of the Pegas clamps. I was thinking about a set for my Dewalt up until I bought the EX. Now, I may be selling the Dewalt so it's on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 The thread is actually 1/4-20? I’ll get a backup too. Good to know. Thanks OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 10 hours ago, octoolguy said: Tony, what is your impression of the Pegas clamps. I was thinking about a set for my Dewalt up until I bought the EX. Now, I may be selling the Dewalt so it's on hold. The reason I'm trying he Pegas clamps is, that I'm one of the guys who constantly over tightens the bottom clamp. The bottom clamp that comes with the EX is a cast aluminum (someone said what the alloy was, but I forgot). After a while (about a year) of over tightening, the bottom clamp will spread and won't hold the blade correctly. The Pegas clamps are made of stronger alloy that should prevent the spreading, I've only been using them for around 3 months, so I won't know how well they hold up for a few more months. The other brag about the Pegas clamps is that they are lighter and will reduce vibration. My EX didn't have that much vibration in the first place, so I can't say if that's a fact or not. Hotshot actually found a vibration meter or app for his cell phone. He did a lot more stringent testing that the rest of us did. I think he posted a lot of results on this forum, but, ig he's monitoring, I'll let him speak to that. They are a simpler clamp. For example - that plastic adjustment screw on the EX top clamp, doesn't exist on the Pegas clamp. They are easy to swap out and easy to use as the EX clamps. You can top or bottom feed with them. Having said all of that - I'm keeping my set of EX clamps and I still have two or three additional OEM bottom clamps. If the Pegas don't handle my heavy handedness, I can switch back to OEM clamps with little problem. I understand that they really shine on the new Jet saw. Handibunny put them on her Jet and someone else bragged about them on the Jet, also. But they would have to speak to how well they work. Are they worth the $80 - $90 to upgrade? I would recommend that you get used to the EX before you spend any money on them. I think you'll find the Ex is a good saw to use with minimal vibration and the adjustable aggression is great. If you don't have any problems with the OEM clamps on the EX then save the money for a night out with the significant other. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 Tony, to late to worry about now, but could you put a different kind of screw in the bottom clamp that would not allow you to so easily over tighten it? Smaller knob or something. I have owned an Excalibur, and Seyco and never had a problem over tightening the clamps, but I have read of the problem several times. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Scrappile said: Tony, to late to worry about now, but could you put a different kind of screw in the bottom clamp that would not allow you to so easily over tighten it? Smaller knob or something. I have owned an Excalibur, and Seyco and never had a problem over tightening the clamps, but I have read of the problem several times. Hi Paul - It's never too late. Like I said - I'm keeping the OEM clamps - just in case. Seyco has a round knob, that replaces the wing shaped thumb screw for tightening blades. I found that, when I use my fingertips, on a round knob, I don't tighten things to tight. But - every now and then, with that finicky blade, I grab the thing and crank it down and there you go. Maybe it's just the farmer/cowboy coming out in me - we used to tighten things down with the biggest wrenches and channel locks we could find. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 5 hours ago, tgiro said: Hi Paul - It's never too late. Like I said - I'm keeping the OEM clamps - just in case. Seyco has a round knob, that replaces the wing shaped thumb screw for tightening blades. I found that, when I use my fingertips, on a round knob, I don't tighten things to tight. But - every now and then, with that finicky blade, I grab the thing and crank it down and there you go. Maybe it's just the farmer/cowboy coming out in me - we used to tighten things down with the biggest wrenches and channel locks we could find. I had a set of those round knobs from Seyco. I didn’t like them so I ended up sending them to one of my buddies in the UK. Can’t remember who though! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 Just received the new Pegas blade clamps. Took less the 15min to install. So far they seem to work fine, I will review them after some long term use. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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