ekud1946 Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 NC Scroller, Rockytime, Scrolling Steve and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 QTENA.com is also taking pre-orders for this saw I believe. They are out of California and seem to have excellent customer service. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 I watched it, not impressed to be honest, unless I missed something startling you could have substituted the Excalibur name for Pegas throughout the video. Well powder coated (maybe) table excluded I think the give away was at the start when he read the model number, one of them was Ex-21 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 He talks like there are many new things on this saw. It is an Excalibur and most features are the same. The dust collection is the same as the Ex came with, and most people removed in a short time. Little pieces of waste get caught in the clear plastic membrane and plugs it. And, when I saw, most of the dust is on top, which if you use the blower, it get blown away. That is not dust extraction... I am a little more disappointed in Mr. Good's review than the saw. I have a lot of respect for Steve, but this time I felt like I was watching a sales promotion other than a review. A person new to scrolling may get the impression this saw has a lot of new features, when the only new thing is the clamps. But that said, I am sure it is a great saw, just like the Ex has been. The clamps appear to be an upgrade from the old style, maybe someday I will get a set for my Seyco. I do love the color. I wish they had increased the table to size like the Seyco. OCtoolguy and JimErn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 I pretty much agree with Paul on this. First look was it's a new EX-21 with a different paint job and decals. I'm thinking that the company that got the new contract for making all of these saws is doing very well right now. OCtoolguy and Fish 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Depending on what the final price will be on this Pegas saw... I find two things that makes the saw more attractive than the King or the "New " Excalibur... one being the "New" Excaliburs are now made in China rather than Twain.. The Pegas is made in the same factory as the old EX was and the New King name still made there.. I've read some ( quite a few ) bad reports on the "New" excalibur... so that in itself makes this saw more attractive than the other saws.. Now the King is still made in the Twain factory.. but still comes with the old style excalibur blade chucks.. and to upgrade you're looking at adding $100 to the price.. but if the Pegas come standard with it.. and... is in the same price range.. well... I'd be buying the Pegas... The color is a bonus to me as well but function and quality is the top priority.. and I think Pegas will have that.. as the past Excalibur's did... As for Steve's review... I agree and have thought the same way with the last few reviews he's done.. mainly since Bearwood is sponsoring him now.. Bearwood wanted to gain his followers as customers.. I don't blame them.. Steve has a huge following... I think Bearwoods could better there service and gain business.. no matter what you're selling..timely deliveries and great customer service can make or break your business... Both my purchases from them could have went better.. also could have been worst.. but grabbing attention to your customer by going above and beyond.. is what makes me shop at DnD and Qtena OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 So... Now we have a choice between how many saws that are virtually identical? I count 4: Excalibur, Seyco, pegas, and Jet. Oops, and King. 5. Why? No attraction here. Fish and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Kevin, you have stated that you have read "quite a few Bad reports" about the "New" Excalibur. What bad have you heard? I am just curious, I am not in the market for any new saw, but I like to follow them. The only bad I have read isabout right out of the box set up/adjustments. But I do not think that is a flaw in the saw, that is a flaw in the seller. You don't have the Seyco pre-test and setup you use to get with Excalibur. Are there other difficulties with it? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 Paul, most of what I read was bad vibration and loud... also a few clamping / tension issue... but.. nothing real solid issues that was strictly the saw being defective... most likely user error but.. I don't know that either way... I do agree with the fact that Ray is the one that made these saws so popular with his setting them up before shipping them... Even when I first got mine I was like this thing is junk... but you know me I'm going to mess and tinker with it... runs real smooth now.. been cutting on it today I personally wouldn't be afraid to buy any one of them whether Twain or China made.. but many expect a tuned saw out of the box.. and are not mechanically inclined enough to tune it themselves..Just my opinion.. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 The only way they will get a tuned up one out of the box, in the US is to buy new Seyco, Hawk, or Hegner. I truthfully cannot recommend the Seyco as a "better" saw over the other Ex types, but I can recommend the service from Seyco over the ones that sell this type saw and the service from Advanced Machinery (Hegner). I do not have experience with the service for the Hawk. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 I really enjoyed the video. It's old stuff to Ex21 owners but for someone wanting to buy a new saw the video is invaluable. I am most satisfied with my Hawk and am not in the market for another saw. BUT if I were the video would tell me a lot. There are a lot of suggestions on this forum, and I enjoy reading each one, but for a newbie the video is great. I also appreciate all the responses. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 32 minutes ago, Rockytime said: I really enjoyed the video. It's old stuff to Ex21 owners but for someone wanting to buy a new saw the video is invaluable. I am most satisfied with my Hawk and am not in the market for another saw. BUT if I were the video would tell me a lot. There are a lot of suggestions on this forum, and I enjoy reading each one, but for a newbie the video is great. I also appreciate all the responses. Agreed Les. This forum SSV, has so much to read, I'd never get anything done if I read it all on a daily basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, octoolguy said: Agreed Les. This forum SSV, has so much to read, I'd never get anything done if I read it all on a daily basis. That's why I DON'T get much done! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted January 28, 2019 Report Share Posted January 28, 2019 One thing that IS different is the pin that snaps into the most used degree locations when tilting the table. From what I have read you square the table precisely to the table, once that is done you can tweak the pin location to pop into the 90 Deg hole. No more fiddling when returning to the 0 deg mark after an angle cut. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 (edited) From what I saw, with the exception of the dust collector and the angle setting pins, he described my old EX-21 to a "T". I bought my EX before GI brought out those features on the Excaliburs. It's a pretty saw, and if my old EX dies, it may be the one to consider. I wonder if Ray will sell and support these as well as his brand. The problem with the SeyCo is that it won't do much more than 30° angle and I need the full 45°. Edited January 29, 2019 by tgiro OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 The Seyco does not have the nice "turn the knob to move the head" either. You just push the head. I don't know how well it works because I haven't moved the head yet, but I plan on it in the not too distant future. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 If I buy a new saw it will be a jet with the pegas upgrade. I get a discount because I give classes and demonstrations at my local woodworking store. $50 gift certificate each time so I can pay for some of it that way. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 Well, guess who just placed a pre-order... Yep, this guy (said with 2 thumbs pointing back at me) LOL Discounted pre-order price was enticing. I'll give it a shot. If it lasts 2 years for me, at this price, it saves me a little money compared to wearing out a DW every 12-15 months. We shall see. I guess I won't see the saw for about 6 weeks. No rush... heck, I haven't cut a single puzzle in 2 months due to being so busy with day job and other business. kmmcrafts, Rob and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 You might actually like that saw Scott as they do have a more aggressive cut much like the DeWalt.. I really like my Excalibur now that I have the Pegas clamps on it.. Do wish it had more table in front of the blade though.. only like 4" from front of blade to edge of table.. DeWalt is like 6.5".. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 7 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: You might actually like that saw Scott as they do have a more aggressive cut much like the DeWalt.. I really like my Excalibur now that I have the Pegas clamps on it.. Do wish it had more table in front of the blade though.. only like 4" from front of blade to edge of table.. DeWalt is like 6.5".. Some time ago I put a 1/8" piece of masonite on the table, countersinking the holes for the bolts. Since then others have used double sided tape and it seem to work too, would have been easier. Would not be hard to extend the table doing that, probably 1/4 thick if extending the top. The shiny side of the masonite waxes up real good too. I did it cause the piece I was cutting, fretwork, would get hung up when a cut out piece would drop and catch in one of the vacuum holes preventing me from moving the piece I was cutting. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 9 hours ago, Iguanadon said: Well, guess who just placed a pre-order... Yep, this guy (said with 2 thumbs pointing back at me) LOL Discounted pre-order price was enticing. I'll give it a shot. If it lasts 2 years for me, at this price, it saves me a little money compared to wearing out a DW every 12-15 months. We shall see. I guess I won't see the saw for about 6 weeks. No rush... heck, I haven't cut a single puzzle in 2 months due to being so busy with day job and other business. I purchased an EX21 in December from Amazon. I don't know if it was damaged in shipping or is was defective. I messed with it for about three weeks and finally returned it. Pre ordered my Pegas yesterday. Hope it goes better. Glad I have a Hegner that just keeps on chugging away. It is a great dependable saw but I want to have two saws. Nice to have a saw you can top feed for big projects. When doing inlay work it is nice to leave one at an angle. I preordered mine at D&D. Hope we are both pleased with them. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 @Dave Monk I hope you will keep us informed when you get the Pegas. I wish you lived close,,, maybe I could interest you in a lightly used Seyco saw. Been a long time since I have fired it up, I spend all my time in front of my Hegner. Dave Monk and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted February 2, 2019 Report Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Scrappile said: @Dave Monk I hope you will keep us informed when you get the Pegas. I wish you lived close,,, maybe I could interest you in a lightly used Seyco saw. Been a long time since I have fired it up, I spend all my time in front of my Hegner. I thought about a Seyco but I do not like the fact that the tilt mechanism is left off on it. I can't see any advantage of leaving it off other than it made it cheaper to make.Ray has definitely got a great reputation for first class customer service. I hear everyone bragging on the Pegas blade clamps so that was another factor in my decision. kmmcrafts, Scrappile and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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