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Also known as scroller's crack. I can't stop making these. Fun, easy, and quick. I'm tired of painting birds so now they are cut from various hardwoods.

Here's my $200 Hawk. It came with some goodies. A box full of wooden toys, bag of wheels and misc. things I have not yet rooted out. Unveiling comes tomorrow.

HRFS - hide receipt from spouse

I also have concerns, but not so much on quality. Seyco bet their business on these guys, and boy did they pay when the channel dried up. I don't know what it would take to get Seyco to sell the EX again. If they do not support the new saws, then that hurts the EX badly. Now Seyco has their own branded saw, they probably don't see any reason of taking a chance on General again. If there isn't a good support model around the Excalibur brand, might as well go with the King/Excelsior. This might be a good opportunity for another "Seyco" to arise and take that business. I got my hands on a Seyco, and it is a good saw, but it is not a better saw in my opinion. Given a choice, I like the Ex. I noticed that Rockler also is carrying the EX as is Sears. Home Depot has always carried more stuff online than they do in their stores, and carried the EX prior, as well as just junk Chinese brands. Patents are only good for 20 years, so I think a lot of the patents are expiring, including the ones for the DW788. How cool would it be to see someone tweak the design of the 788 and put some quality bearings in that design. That could be a game changer. ---------Randy

Since we are renting a house in Panama City Beach for the winter, I decided to cut something for our landlady. I asked Sue Mey if she had anything with beach theme motif for a napkin holder, she did not but she said she will try something. Well this is her pattern that is now available on her web site (https://www.scrollsawartist.com/ It was easy to cut and I think it will go well with the decor, PCB has a very good reputation for their fantastic Beaches.

Well here it is. In addition to the saw it came with a ton of other things. I'm guessing more than 100 toy wheels, 11 toy cars, some partially cut kit like a cart or something. There are no instructions or patterns for it. Don't know what I willdo with it yet. Were there a scrolling group here I would donate it. I also gave my 14" Hawk to a friend. I might give the16" away. Still thinking about it. Saw is pristine except an accidental white spray on a front leg. Someone got too close. Only disappointment is no articulated air nozzle which I will order. I'll have to wait for warm weather before I tackle it.

I posted this link Dec 16 at The Patriot Woodworker site. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Excalibur-120-Volt-21-in-Tilting-Head-Scroll-Saw-with-Stand-and-Foot-Switch-EX-21K/205414436?cm_mmc=Shopping|THD|G|0|G-BASE-PLA-AllProducts|&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI08SanO2P2AIV1o2zCh2Dtgz-EAQYAiABEgIdG_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CM-Mn6Ptj9gCFVGtTwod5moDig Larry

Oh how much money i would have saved had they put better bearing in or used good grease or used grease at all.

Shake a leg and get in there!!!!!! You can also order other scroll saw books they don't have and they will be delievered to that library you'll be using!!

I bet that is not going to last. I do not believe I see any more scrollsaws in Home Depot. Maybe an on line item. Boy next time I am in Homer I have to take a gander at what they sell. $900 saw in HD. odd.

Last week, Sheila Landry offered this pattern free on her website. I used 1/2" Redheart approximately 6" x 6 1/2". I used FD UR #3 blades and finished with spray Shellac. This was a fun project to make. Comments welcome.

I posted this in my beginner questions topic but I think it might serve better as its own topic. I recently built a house and ended up with quite a few boxes of vinyl click together flooring left over. It’s the life proof stuff from Home Depot with the underlayment already attached. I don’t know if that padding lubricated the blade well, but it cut like a hot knife through butter. I used one blade on the picture below. The piece never needed to be sanded before or after, no staining/painting, and the the edges don’t look to bad. Let me know what you think, or if I’m missing something obviously wrong. It’s 3$ a sqft, but not needing to prep or finish might be worth it?

Birch plywood 1/6 inch (4mm) finishing - gloss varnish blades: #1 of LuxTools (Germany) This one was more difficult to assemble than previous (http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/forums/topic/27191-amazing-geometry)

I couldn't stand it any more,my shoulders and hands ach bad.So i had to scroll something to feel better.All the same project ,it's that i can't get the lighting right

Welcome to the Village from Minneapolis Bruce

The old man that had it was losing his eyesight. However, There is virtually nothing that cannot be repaired easily. There is nothing complicated about the saw.

John, it is nearly new. The problem is the motor controller. When we get some real warm weather I will remove it and check it. I only have room to work in the driveway. If it is just the pot I can replace it. If not I'll just order a controller. First I'll blow it out then check it with an ohm meter. I don't think it has a pc board but I'll find out I guess. The one thing I"m skeptical about is the bottom clamp. My homemade round clamps work so flawless. I hope the new style works as well.

It looks brand new. Great find. What did you say was wrong with it???

Great find.

I just came off Steve Good's site and saw where he posted that the EX 21 is coming back on the market once more and that it is available from Home Depoe now. If you wish to check this out. Steve Goods site is www.scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com Dick heppnerguy

Yeah Randy this is the kind of thing that could change a mid priced saw for the better and shouldn't increase the cost very much. Makes me wonder how many perspective buyers are turned away from the Dewalt788 by reading about their bearing and on/off switch issues, Plus the fact if you want the upper arm lift it has to be an aftermarket add on.

Rocker and Sears neither include the K. Might just be a Home Depot thing.

Thanks Bobscroll, I had a arm massage once with hands included and it put me in lala land.!5 minutes later the back wheel fell off my 7 ton step van and i was cool as a cucumber!

Fit any kitchen , should sell good,Thanks Bobby!!!!!!

Come on , let the cat out of the bag,We wanna see,Don't keep us in suspence!!!!!!!!!!

It will be a treat to see !!!!!!!!

Last time I was in my local store the display didn't change. Thinking online only

good buy for sure. That is what I am talking about when people are looking for good saws. Look around they are out there. Stay away from those cheap $200 saws. Mine has never been covered. used all the time. Good luck and happy scrolling.

Congrats Rockytime, I'm hoping it is a quick and easy fix on the saw.

Very nicely done Dan. I like the inclusion of the "nest" inside of the birdhouse. Thanks for sharing them with us. DW

That is exactly what I am hoping for also...Why throw HOPE in the garbage with any prove it is inferior? Dick neppnerguy

"Local library"? What's that? LOL I haven't been to a library in over 45 years!

I hate to be negative but I think the jury is still out. While it is called an EXCALIBUR and looks like one I hope it is of equal or better quality then the old ones. I own and love my EXCALIBUR so I hope the answer is yes.

Congrats Dick. Nice find. Good to see you.

Also check your local library. Ours has about a dozen books on scroll sawing.

I currently call Winterpeg home. My wife currently paints wooden pegs and sews handmade dolls. I'm looking to add backdrop pieces like cave stackers and the like.

So as a newbie you took my post as a poke at you. I asked you a serious question why would you subject your saw to such abuse it will take cutting rocks and bricks?? I have no idea who you are how much time you have behind a saw or what saw you have. Can it be done sure anything can be done. Why don't you try it and give us some feedback and educate us all. Again not knowing your status I mention health risks. Not sure if you are aware of these. I gave you a link to the type of blade in MY opinion will get you where you want to go and that is coming from someone with over 35 years of experience at many aspects of the woodworking trade. I work in the construction field and have seen first hand what simple sheetrock dust can do. I have witnessed mason cutting stone with no water and have seen lung cancer patients from this. When cutting bone you have no idea where that came from and what condition that animal was in. Bone marrow can carry disease. I read this alot on turning forums because antler is used alot for pen blanks. But do not take anything I said serious and do what you feel is the best for you. But I did take the time to answer you. Your welcome.

Looks like you found a great wood to work with!!!!!!Keep posting your work!!!Your good to go!!!!!!!!

Given that your working with a composite materiel, I'd be very cautious with the dust. Heaven only knows what alls in that stuff. It's the same with pallet wood. No idea what's been on that but I don't think I want to breath it. Just my 2 ¢.

Time and practice mean a lot - with both you will find yourself becoming more relaxed at the saw (a big deal), you will become adept at picking the right blade for the job, you will know what issues to look for if you're not getting the outcome you want, you will recognize there is a moving sweet spot between saw speed and project feed - you will ultimately find a comfortable flow to your cutting that will give you what you want - I know there is more - lots more - but the point is that you are in a learning curve - we've all been through it .... I'd also agree that you'd find a dremel tool handy - no matter how great you get - you will always find imperfections that you need to deal with - the dremel sanding drums and small carving burrs are always at the ready on my bench - they will do quick work of the imperfections you have shown in your photos. Jay

I can't give you any advice better then what the experts above already have. I just wanted to give you some encouragement from someone who was a newbie not that long ago. One thing I still have to "think" about is not to "push" the wood - let the blade do the work. Also, reverse tooth blades are definitely worth the investment. Another good wood to work with is poplar. Good luck and keep on working with your saw.

Great job for a new scroller! As others have said "slow down" and try to keep a steady speed (feed rate) on curves with no stopping this causes flat spots. The fuzzies are easly removed with a sanding spounge. Keep practicing and welcome to the forum. Fredfret Wichita, Ks

Others are correct....slow down and take your time. Scrolling takes practice and you will get better with time.

I have never tryed it.Looks and sound Great!Awesome job I have used Blades from old Ceiling Fans,done a good job with them.

Hi, Sam, Looking at the pics, I think you are being too hard on yourself. The fuzzies on your puzzle can easily be sanded off by hand, with a palm sander or with a mop sander. The project definitely isn't too fragile like lots of fretwork can be. The arrows on the last photo look like you must have let the wood come off the table surface and the blade gouged the wood. Other than that, I think the advise on some reverse tooth blades may help a lot with a steady feed rate into the blade. God Bless! Spirithorse

Practice will cure your cutting problems. Sand the back with some 220 grit sandpaper after cutting or try using reverse tooth blades. These blades have a small amount of teeth that face upward and cut the backside as you cut. I use them all the time. Does not elliminate all fuzzies but many of it. Use better blades. Flying Dutchman and Pegasus blades best on the market. That wood looks too delicate for puzzle work and that pattern looks too delicate for a puzzle Should never ever ever ever be a need to sand in any fret work holes after it is cut. If you go off line when cutting do a gradual steer back on line and leave it be. Once you take the pattern off the wood no one will ever know you went off line. Do not be so hard on yourself and enjoy the hobby. I always sand both front and back with 220 grit paper before I cut. I use blue or purple painters tape under the pattern. Always easier to take off than trying to sand glue residue off. Purple is a lighter tack and used for more delicate work. The key when using painters tape is not to let the project sit too long. the longer the tape stays on the harder it gets to take off. Good luck and have fun.

Have you tried a Dremel on the tight spots?

Just looks like you need more practice cutting. A mop sander will take the fuzzies off. Just have to go at it easy. When I first started I spent about as much time fixing my opps as I did cutting. Now touch up with sanding mop done. Don’t give up!! Write date on your project and compare your cutting in a few months.

Very good work. Really like the pattern. Larry

I have a few boxes of leftover from re-flooring my house.. I did cut some on my saw for some custom shaped pieces I needed.. I do know it really dulls a chop saw blade quite fast.. but I didn't cut enough on the scroll saw to really know how it was for those blades.. Did learn after my dull chop saw blade that if I scored it with a box cutter type knife you could snap it.. much like drywall board.. I may have to dig out some of those and see how it goes.. if good cutting.. one could hook up with a flooring installer for cut offs etc.. to probably supply more than they'd need..