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Site AdminPermalink Reply by John Moody on January 31, 2012 at 9:02am

Gee Pauline, I certainly know nothing, but I just purchased the Delta 20" that is listed in the Woodcraft ad and located on the right side of the screen. All of the reviews I read put it right up there. Blade changing with ease was one of the things talked about. 349.00 plus shipping is a pretty good deal.

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Greg Aksdal on January 31, 2012 at 10:44am

Pauline, the Excalibur is certainly worth the price. As John said, the Delta saw is on sale right now at Woodcraft, for less than half the price of the EX.. It comes with a stand and light also, I don't think the EX does. All the reviews on the Delta saw are overall very positive. The Delta saw was picked by Scroll saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine in last years buyers guide as the best saw in the mid price range. The 2 biggest differences I see in the two saws are that the upper arm on the Delta doesn't tilt, for beveled the table tilts, and the shape of the table, the EX does have a little more larger surface area. Having said all that I have not used either saw, so I'm just going on info from other scroll saw forums and the magazine reviews. Personally I would love to have the EX, which according to http://www.seyco.com/saws.html is on sale for $819.00 w/ a stand plus shipping, but looking at the price difference, the advantages of the EX over the Delta don't even out enough for me to spend over twice as much. Anyway that's just my .2 cents worth. 

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Gene Howe on January 31, 2012 at 1:45pm

I've used the EX. I loved it! Loved the Hegner, too. But, my frame of reference was my old Delta 16". 

If I were contemplating a LOT of use, the EX would be my choice. If the old Delta ever gives up the ghost, I'll probably get another one, though. $349 is mighty attractive.

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'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Larry Buskirk on January 31, 2012 at 3:12pm

Pauline,

I can't tell you about the new scroll saws at all, as mine would make your Dremel seem rather new.

As you can tell mine is quite a bit more on the ancient side than your Dremel.

If that one's not old enough how about this one?

They are both from The Delta Specialty Company  Milwaukee WI. The big one dates from 1931-37, the small one 1923. 

If you think the Dremels a pain to use I'll let you try the 1923 American Boy, crank with one hand guide with the other.

 

Larry

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Forum HostPermalink Reply by Greg Aksdal on January 31, 2012 at 5:40pm

Larry those are some beautiful saws 

Larry Buskirk said:

Pauline,

I can't tell you about the new scroll saws at all, as mine would make your Dremel seem rather new.

As you can tell mine is quite a bit more on the ancient side than your Dremel.

If that one's not old enough how about this one?

They are both from The Delta Specialty Company  Milwaukee WI. The big one dates from 1931-37, the small one 1923. 

If you think the Dremels a pain to use I'll let you try the 1923 American Boy, crank with one hand guide with the other.

 

Larry

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Greg
http://www.thesawdustfactory.net/

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JourneymanPermalink Reply by Pauline Brechlin on February 1, 2012 at 7:01pm

Wow John! That is a nice deal! 

John Moody said:

Gee Pauline, I certainly know nothing, but I just purchased the Delta 20" that is listed in the Woodcraft ad and located on the right side of the screen. All of the reviews I read put it right up there. Blade changing with ease was one of the things talked about. 349.00 plus shipping is a pretty good deal.

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John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

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JourneymanPermalink Reply by Pauline Brechlin on February 1, 2012 at 7:04pm

Greg,

That is a pretty good price on that EX !! Thanks you so much! You are always such a wonderful help when it comes to Scrolling :-) 

Greg Aksdal said:

Pauline, the Excalibur is certainly worth the price. As John said, the Delta saw is on sale right now at Woodcraft, for less than half the price of the EX.. It comes with a stand and light also, I don't think the EX does. All the reviews on the Delta saw are overall very positive. The Delta saw was picked by Scroll saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine in last years buyers guide as the best saw in the mid price range. The 2 biggest differences I see in the two saws are that the upper arm on the Delta doesn't tilt, for beveled the table tilts, and the shape of the table, the EX does have a little more larger surface area. Having said all that I have not used either saw, so I'm just going on info from other scroll saw forums and the magazine reviews. Personally I would love to have the EX, which according to http://www.seyco.com/saws.html is on sale for $819.00 w/ a stand plus shipping, but looking at the price difference, the advantages of the EX over the Delta don't even out enough for me to spend over twice as much. Anyway that's just my .2 cents worth. 

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Greg
http://www.thesawdustfactory.net/

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JourneymanPermalink Reply by Pauline Brechlin on February 1, 2012 at 7:05pm

Gene,

That is a mighty attractive price! Thank you :-)

Gene Howe said:

I've used the EX. I loved it! Loved the Hegner, too. But, my frame of reference was my old Delta 16". 

If I were contemplating a LOT of use, the EX would be my choice. If the old Delta ever gives up the ghost, I'll probably get another one, though. $349 is mighty attractive.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

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JourneymanPermalink Reply by Pauline Brechlin on February 1, 2012 at 7:07pm

Larry,

Those are pretty awesome saws ya got there!! Thank you for sharing! I guess my dremel is not that far back but your saws are so cool!!

Larry Buskirk said:

Pauline,

I can't tell you about the new scroll saws at all, as mine would make your Dremel seem rather new.

As you can tell mine is quite a bit more on the ancient side than your Dremel.

If that one's not old enough how about this one?

They are both from The Delta Specialty Company  Milwaukee WI. The big one dates from 1931-37, the small one 1923. 

If you think the Dremels a pain to use I'll let you try the 1923 American Boy, crank with one hand guide with the other.

 

Larry

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ApprenticePermalink Reply by Joe Adams on February 2, 2012 at 5:46am

i own an EX21, LOVE IT.   totally worth every penny if you can afford it.  the arm raising and allowing you to feed the blade from the top is worth the price difference alone in my opinion.   But as my father says. By the best you can AFFORD.    i will also say this.  When I demo at craft shows with my EX21 I have dozes of people wanna try and out and never had a single one say I like my old say better. Most have me write down where to buy it.    They have 3 sizes now. 16, 21, and 30.  I plan t buy the 16 when I can since it will be easier to take in my car to a show or a class somewhere.  I have not tried any of the other high end saws but it beats anything I have ever used.  hope this helps

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Master CarpenterPermalink Reply by Mike Dillen on February 7, 2012 at 4:14pm

Pauline which saw did you get? If you're interested in the DELTA 40-690, you may be able to contact a few of the Woodcraft stores and see if they still have one left.

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JourneymanPermalink Reply by Pauline Brechlin on February 9, 2012 at 9:03am

Mike,

I did not get a saw yet...just looking at them and wishing at the moment:-)

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