Allen levine Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 This is a machine I purchased originally but had too many problems as the shipper sent me a damaged machine hoping I'd let it slide i I got full refund immediately and shipper told me to keep it i tried to give it away to someone who can fix it and own it after no responses I put it in shed and today I got it out tomorrow my son and his father-in-law is coming tomorrow for bbq and my sons fil is a tinkerer he has fixed many machines and resold them my son said he can fix it and with his fil help I believe they can im just not willing to invest that much so before they get here a few questions where is best place to get replacement parts for an excalibur next I made a list of what I know is wrong or broke first the on off switch is hanging off but I have foot pedal plugged in and it works fine with that so on off switch doesn't bother me if not simple fix nrxt the blade screw in knob does not screw in and hold on top obviously the piece needs to be replaced prolly a simple fix if not expensive next no knob on variable speed control but it works fine again don't need the knob but simple fix no the real problem the tensioning system /knob does not work either way tighten or loosen that could be a major problem so any suggestions are welcome Now if anyone near Nassau count wants a crack at the tensioning knob and knows what they are doing I'll treat to lunch and dinnet otherwise I'll let the two of them take it home since it would only be a backup machine I'm not willing to put more then 50 bucks in parts Any suggestions or help is always appreciated OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Bill WIlson Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 I would start with Ray Seymour at Seyco. He was the US distributor for Excalibur for many years and knows more about them than most anyone. The only caveat would be if your saw was a Chinese manufactured saw. Around 2018 or thereabouts, Excalibur moved manufacturing of the EX-21 to China. Ray stopped selling them, instead developing and selling his own saw under the Seyco name. The saws are similar but I don't think all parts are interchangeable between the Taiwan made EX-21 2016 & earlier) and Chinesemade EX-21 (post 2018). Scrappile and OCtoolguy 2 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 I.D. tag is blurry but it looks like it says made in Canada. Pegas blade chucks would fix the more important issues as far as blade clamping and tensioning but they're more around $100 ish so that's not going to be in the budget you mentioned.. Not sure how much the replacement original style chucks are but I really wouldn't waste my money on them when the Pegas are so much better made. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Scrappile Posted June 7 Report Posted June 7 (edited) Doubt if you speak to Ray Seyco, He is not much involved much anymore, but the site is still good. https://seyco.com/excalibur-parts-2/ Edited Sunday at 01:46 PM by Scrappile OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Allen levine Posted June 7 Author Report Posted June 7 Thanx I'll see what the boys think tomorrow OCtoolguy 1 Quote
BadBob Posted Sunday at 09:58 AM Report Posted Sunday at 09:58 AM Where is it made? OCtoolguy 1 Quote
BadBob Posted Sunday at 10:01 AM Report Posted Sunday at 10:01 AM 13 hours ago, Scrappile said: Doubt if you, Ray Seyco, are involved so much anymore, but the site is still good. I would still give them a call. The last time I spoke with Ray, he was working from home, and they gave me a call back. barb.j.enders and OCtoolguy 2 Quote
Allen levine Posted Sunday at 02:11 PM Author Report Posted Sunday at 02:11 PM I'm at park with kids when I get home I'll see where it was made OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Allen levine Posted Sunday at 04:07 PM Author Report Posted Sunday at 04:07 PM Made in China so I'm already guessing it won't be worth to fix unless it's only 25 dollars worth of parts the tinkerer has a hoarde of parts so I'll let him examine it anyway i remember years ago a metal gear broke in my powermatic bandsaw and powermatic part was 20 bucks We ordered the gear from e replacement parts for 2 bucks and my son took the saw apart and it's worked better since so I won't lose faith until he tells me it's not worth the effort OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Allen levine Posted Sunday at 09:39 PM Author Report Posted Sunday at 09:39 PM The saw was taken apart today a bit the tension system only lifts to tighten to loosen while turning knob I had to press down so it moved my son feels it's fixable so he took it home the only part other then that is the blade holder on top OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Denny Knappen Posted Wednesday at 06:24 PM Report Posted Wednesday at 06:24 PM On 6/8/2025 at 5:39 PM, Allen levine said: The saw was taken apart today a bit the tension system only lifts to tighten to loosen while turning knob I had to press down so it moved my son feels it's fixable so he took it home the only part other then that is the blade holder on top If you are referring to the black knob on the back of the saw, this knob is for keeping the upper are parallel with the table. The only tension is with the white tension lever. OCtoolguy, barb.j.enders, BadBob and 1 other 3 1 Quote
BadBob Posted yesterday at 10:12 AM Report Posted yesterday at 10:12 AM 15 hours ago, Denny Knappen said: If you are referring to the black knob on the back of the saw, this knob is for keeping the upper are parallel with the table. The only tension is with the white tension lever. You beat me to it. I was going to say the same. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
kmmcrafts Posted yesterday at 12:22 PM Report Posted yesterday at 12:22 PM On 6/8/2025 at 5:39 PM, Allen levine said: The saw was taken apart today a bit the tension system only lifts to tighten to loosen while turning knob I had to press down so it moved my son feels it's fixable so he took it home the only part other then that is the blade holder on top Yes the upper arm is supposed to be the same distance to the table at the back of the arm and at the front. You can use a tape measure to measure the distance or do like me and use a couple blocks of wood so slide under the arm.. turn that knob at the back of the saw to raise or lower the arm until it's level with the saws table.. you should rarely ever have to adjust this knob once it's set.. however do check it periodically as that knob can and probably will move by itself from vibration and just movement of the upper arm over time. If you had to press down for the arm to move it may need an adjustment to the tension ball.. At the back of the saw on the opposite side of the motor there is a locking nut on a threaded rod and the rod has a slot in it for a flat blade screwdriver.. you can loosen the lock nut and turn that set screw with the screwdriver to adjust how much drag you need to hold the upper arm up on it's own.. you want it to move freely but have just enough resistance to hold the arm up so you can change / thread blades etc. Maybe a good idea to google the manual if you don't have one and read through it.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote
Allen levine Posted yesterday at 01:42 PM Author Report Posted yesterday at 01:42 PM My son will and I'm sure has the manual when he'll get to it I have no clue nor do I really care as I doubt I'll ever use it and most likely leave it at his house he has the room for it and might use it one day or maybe not OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 1 1 Quote
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