Need help

[KWB1198]

I purchased an Excalibur EX21 from someone that had never used it. It is a refurbished scrollsaw. Anyway it's been great to use but today it caused me trouble. When I clamp the blade in the top and tighten the tension it looks fine but the tension lever pops loose as soon as I hit the pedal. Is there anyway this can be fixed or do I have to replace it.

Sorry for the length.

TYIA

 

[don in brooklin on]

I have EX-21 that I have had for 14 years now and it is great still.

This is a normal wear situation.  You can get a repair kit from Seyco https://seyco.com/product/ex-trk-normal-wear-parts-replacement-kit-for-top-tensioner-assembly/

or

I replaced my my blade holders with Pegas holders.  

I got mine from https://artcraftersscrollsaw.com/

 

[scrollerpete]

Go with the Pegas way better than Excalibur

[KWB1198]

Thank you both for your reply

[Denny Knappen]

I have a short video on YouTube on replacing the tension lever.  My channel is ArtCrafters Scroll Saw.

[BadBob]

You can get parts from Seyco. I bought my EX-21 used and have completely rebuilt it with parts I got from Seyco.

 

[BadBob]

22 hours ago, scrollerpete said:

Go with the Pegas way better than Excalibur

I have both, and so far, I don't see any difference. 

[BadBob]

23 hours ago, don in brooklin on said:

I replaced my my blade holders with Pegas holders.  

I got mine from https://artcraftersscrollsaw.com/

Same here, and it made a big difference.

[OCtoolguy]

My first question is where was your saw made? If it is a Chinese saw, they are made of inferior materials so this may become an ongoing problem. That's why the best suggestion would be to upgrade your blade clamps to the Pegas style. Contact Denny at his above address. He has the best price and service. I have 2 Excalibur saws and have upgraded both. There is a huge difference in how they work with the better clamps. Best of luck.