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This here is what I replaced.. https://seyco.com/product/excalibur-drive-link-complete-assembly/ basically the whole assembly inside the saw. I wanted to just change out the bearings but bearing sleeves are a oddball size and I never could find a source for those parts. Also found that just the bearings ( for the good brand name ones ) cost just as much or more than this whole assembly does. Saw is still running fairly well and I've worked it pretty hard since putting these parts in..

Currently scrolling another one of these as a friend on Facebook seen it and asked if i could make him one so he could give to his wife for their anniversary.. Luckily he's not like everyone else that wants me to make something.. he at least asked me well over a month in advance.. most give me about 3-4 days,

Thank you for the update, continued prayers..

Prayers for Paul and his family.

I ended up buying something different, I thought it was the same stuff until I looked at the picture again. I ended up with Varathane grey weathered look oil base stain. I did some sample pieces and seems to have the look that I think we are after..

oohhhh, that looks great! Thank you! I didn’t know this was available. I’m going to get some.

Thanks for some leads.. I guess rather than distressed I'm looking for a aged look.. not really beat up or dented etc just aged with some grey type tones.. This is what they sent me as a reference to what they want. This is more of a white wash so to speak.. she said aged / distressed look. Now that they show this.. I may be able to just paint and sand it? https://www.amazon.com/PHAMTE-Christian-Quotes-Jeremiah-Scripture/dp/B0G4W1G5HK/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=20U5BVKLL9Q9H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QWPlg4KnJQk18c2m68MWJNeQAF3iKOAG4vQn8x9qnLksaqsssPBgsvkQd3gJN_2NBkl9ywNauSP1u4o1ktNu4Sxn_jEWWVDjtoEN0PfoQwDv-uxmWq6S0cu4cHpoWfSD9AlrHPRielAtalSQkuIys8PgKGL6Aoaf1z3vfl2Z5hUX-0fFZdmpX_G08N_lsZbzgqmw11dvA7R0srXKqa5aEbhnhxqArwaId3CFizdXev4mHr6GTk2kP4y7YR3aMglNB5CO245fabywl8IBuubJrmU5uSlKgGP7X5sotS4WT9s.bZuAouASxxlA6YC6_Zz7WgEOwivnaieIqmzydAL1bqI&dib_tag=se&keywords=jeremiah%2B29%2B11%2Bwall%2Bart&qid=1787085850&sprefix=%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1

Probably could make the guinness world record to find a straight board from the box stores period, LOL.. Just thought maybe if it aged maybe it'll straighten up.

I agree which is why I only sold the one Hawk.. I had to choose between the new one I bought or the other new one which was a 1998 but very few hours as it was in a seal box when I got it, LOL.. actually only had 100 hours on the meter and the new one sits near 500 hours.. Both were 26" saws and I felt I didn't need two of basically the same saw.. I like the Excalibur better for angle cutting and I have the dust vac system all hooked up to it so just not ready to sell it yet. The Hegner I still want to use more just to get a better feel for that saw.. shortly after I got it is when I started having some health things going on so I quit sawing thinking it was related to wearing the mask for several hours a day.. which was a small part of not feeling good but not the main issue. I still want to limit the scrolling as I do feel better without wearing a mask for hours on end. Laser fumes are extracted via dryer type vent to the outside so no dust, smoke, or anything with it other than presanding or after sanding and finishing etc is all and most of that I do outside when it's nice out. Anyway, I'll be keeping the bigger stuff since it's nice having for more than just the hobby.. still making and putting up new trim in the house when I get time and energy to mess with it. I've got two smaller benchtop type lasers that I'll likely sell.. Haven't used either of them in over a year and the Co2 tubes go bad / expire and also do from usage.. But the tubes cost about $200 for the small ones and that's about all they're worth if I sell them so sell them while they still work and have some value, LOL

I have a request for a laser engraved sign with a aged wood look.. Like to cut it and engrave it from BBply if I could for light weight since the sign is going to hang inside a home and it's going to be 24 x 36 inch in size. I'm not certain how to go about making it look aged.. I'm guessing the quickest way would be to paint it and sand it to give a distressed look? Wouldn't you know I had about 200bdft of age stained Maple from sitting stickered outside in the sun for a year or two and I couldn't sell it to nobody so I made it into campfire wood and burned it up over the last few years. LOL. Thought about using cedar pickets too and might get lucky to find some that have sat outside at Menards or Lowes..

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one that ends up with the table saw and other tools end up being a workbench or a catch all spot to set things down. I don't even really have a workbench in my shop and that's what I'm working towards combining tools onto one of the fliptop strands to help free up some space for a workbench. I just made a big storage spot for my sheet goods up in the ceiling of my staircase landing and can store my 20 x 30 inch cut down BBply and other ply nicely and stand on one stair step to easily reach it without needing any ladder etc. so that worked out really nice. Even nicer is I only needed to screw in a scrap OSB piece of leftover that was already the right size, LOL. Switching hobbies from scrolling to doing more laser stuff ends up being I have finally got all the tools I ever wanted for scrolling and making my own lumber to now I don't really need 4 scroll saws and really don't use the planer, table saw, bandsaw, etc etc since I mostly buy sheet goods to laser onto or cut.. However I'm not wanting to totally give up scrolling and woodworking just yet.. and never really gave my CNC router and good go at things which usually I need big glue ups for the signs I make etc so those tools still have a potential to get used more once I "organize" and do a complete shop layout redo.. was set up really nice for scrolling though .. I did sell a Hawk scroll saw a couple weeks ago so now down to 3 saws.. probably should sell at least one more but it's a struggle to decide which one goes since I like each for different purposes.

They asked this question on June 27th and haven't visited since June 29th.. Likely found their answer somewhere and never come back.. could be a lurker in the background without logging in but my guess is they they aren't going to see this.. Lots of new people come and ask questions and then never come back to follow up or anything.. and that's okay too but, it always does make some wonder what the outcome was and somewhere down the line their answer could help someone else but we'll probably never know.

Ever since I seen the Jet fliptop tool stand I kind of wanted one. I see Powertec now has one much cheaper and it has wheels to roll it around. https://www.homedepot.com/p/POWERTEC-25-in-x-20-1-2-in-Universal-Stand-with-Flip-Top-Caster-Wheels-Mobile-Workbench-300-lbs-Capacity-for-Benchtop-Machine-UT1012N/336215935 Anyone have one or seen one in person? Wish I had a Home Depot closer by me. Maybe I better look at Menards as they may have something similar too.

I didn't even know this saw existed.. searched your model number and sure enough 18" scroll saw by DeWalt. According to google it was released in June of 2025. I'm going to have to go look at it at Lowes next time I'm there.

You might be able to just replace the POT controller. I did that with a older Hawk I had and that repaired it for me. I got the switch off eBay for like $5 and soldered it on.. Some of the newer saws I don't think you can do that as it runs through a chip on the board itself. Maybe if you have a electric motor repair shop locally they can help you get it repaired. Do a internet search on "pot switch" you should find something to match the one you have in your saw.