Should I or should I not?

[poupster2]

I've seen an add from someone selling an old Excalibur by Somerville 30" for $125.  It is in working condition. I already have plenty of Dewalts Type 1 (2)  that I acquired and serviced and lately Got a Brand New Seyco that I Love.  Is this saw worth it or not?

[dgman]

 That saw was made by Summerville Designs in Canada, who also designed and built the DeWALT type 1. If it is in good working order, it might be worth the $125. Keep in mind, it had been out of production for about twenty years, so there are no replacement parts available. I can’t tell by the picture, but does it have a motor? If it had a motor it might be worth it. If not, you have to factor that.

[dgman]

I can see it now, it does have a motor. It also has an optional foot pedal to raise the top arm for easy top feeding. 

[kmmcrafts]

Probably worth it if everything is working order.. There is also one of these on Craigslist here in MI for $100

[OCtoolguy]

2 hours ago, poupster2 said:

I've seen an add from someone selling an old Excalibur by Somerville 30" for $125.  It is in working condition. I already have plenty of Dewalts Type 1 (2)  that I acquired and serviced and lately Got a Brand New Seyco that I Love.  Is this saw worth it or not?

What is your goal? Is it just a project to restore or are you thinking of using it as a full time saw? Parts are not available from what I have heard so you will have to either make your own or spend a lot of time finding a source. For me, it's a NOT!

 

[Frank Pellow]

It's a tremendous bargain for $125.

I have, exactly, that saw and would not accept less than $1,000 for it. 

It's a great saw that I have used extensively for 16 years and I have no problems in getting the (very few) parts that I needed for it.

Edited September 4, 2020 by Frank Pellow

[poupster2]

Well, I did it, for $120 I got the Excalibur from 1998 (with Seyco's Bill of sale) and a Hegner Multimax -2 (that needs a lot of TLC).  I think I did good!

[OCtoolguy]

2 hours ago, poupster2 said:

Well, I did it, for $120 I got the Excalibur from 1998 (with Seyco's Bill of sale) and a Hegner Multimax -2 (that needs a lot of TLC).  I think I did good!

That sounds like you did very well. How did you get the Hegner? No mention of it in your OP.

[poupster2]

On 9/23/2020 at 2:06 PM, octoolguy said:

That sounds like you did very well. How did you get the Hegner? No mention of it in your OP.

There was no mention of it anywhere in the add. So I offered $100 for the Excalibur and He came back with $120 + the Hegner.  I was totally surprised by the offer and I accepted it!

[OCtoolguy]

On 9/28/2020 at 6:40 AM, poupster2 said:

There was no mention of it anywhere in the add. So I offered $100 for the Excalibur and He came back with $120 + the Hegner.  I was totally surprised by the offer and I accepted it!

A very good deal for sure. Congrats. The Gods shown down on you.

 

[amazingkevin]

On 9/4/2020 at 3:43 PM, Frank Pellow said:

It's a tremendous bargain for $125.

I have, exactly, that saw and would not accept less than $1,000 for it. 

It's a great saw that I have used extensively for 16 years and I have no problems in getting the (very few) parts that I needed for it.

Boy, let's negotiate on the price Frank,lol that,s my saw!!! Kidding but I do crave one!!