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  1. OCtoolguy
    You did well and probably will never need another saw.
  2. OCtoolguy
    There is a way of adjusting the motor that should bring your blade clamps into alignment. It requires loosening the 3 bolts that hold the motor to the saw and rotating the motor. Some saws actually require moving the motor to the next set of holes. There is much info available but I think you might be well served by calling Ray at Seyco.com. He is the guru on Excalibur saws. Check his website for the phone number.
  3. OCtoolguy
    Congrats to both of you with your new saws. As for Bear Woods, I ordered some blades from them many years ago and it took a month. I don't know what keeps them in business. Sad!
  4. OCtoolguy
    It clashes with your saw. Gonna have to paint one them to match.
  5. OCtoolguy
    How about a brand name or a picture?
  6. OCtoolguy
    There is nothing more that I can add to what has already been said. We have lost a GIANT in the world of scrolling. Nothing or nobody can take his place. I offer up my prayers for his family and hope that he rests in peace. God must have needed someone up in Heaven to teach the art and make more patterns. We can all look forward to seeing what he has created when we get up there. Miss you Steve.
  7. OCtoolguy
    Just wait. Eventually, Amazon will take over mail delivery. Same-day service. You do nice work. I don't have the patience nor do I want the required sanding or dust.
  8. OCtoolguy
    Prayers going up.
  9. OCtoolguy
    Yes, a pic is worth a thousand words.
  10. OCtoolguy
    What Kevin said. Quick fix.
  11. OCtoolguy
    Hang in there Steve. Don't worry about us. Let us worry about you. There is a ton of love and respect coming at you from the scroll saw community. You have done so much to support the hobby.
  12. OCtoolguy
    I'm still using my H/F with an led bulb upgrade.
  13. OCtoolguy
    Steve, concentrate on your health and recuperation. We will all be here waiting for your return and praying for you.
  14. OCtoolguy
    I'm on the left coast and buy my wood from Cherokee Wood Products. They have a section on their website just for scroll saw wood. I bought walnut in 1/4 inch by 12 wide. They even did some custom planing for me when I needed 3/8". If you call them ask for Chris. He runs their online sales.
  15. OCtoolguy
    Take your time and photograph every step as you tear into it. You can look back when reassembling it. I know that Kevin @kmmcrafts did his and posted some great info on how to do it. I did my Dewalt that is very similar but the Ex is just enough different to make it more difficult. The suggestion to upgrade to Pegas blade clamps is a good one. I have them on both of my Ex's and would never go back. You were ready to spend a ton of money to have your saw rebuilt so $100 is nothing. You should have a great saw for less than the cost of a few dinners out with the family.
  16. OCtoolguy
    Christian, a bottom feeder, releases the top clamp. A top feeder releases the bottom clamp. I am a bottom feeder because I found it difficult to re-clamp the bottom clamp. Does that make sense?
  17. OCtoolguy
    Where did you get it?
  18. OCtoolguy
    A huge "GET WELL SOON" to Steve Goode. Steve, you are a large part of why I have been successful in my scrollsaw journey. Your love and service for the hobby have been so obvious. I never sent you an email that you didn't reply to. That is amazing considering the amount of email you must receive. And how you come up with new patterns daily is mind-boggling. Take the time to rest and heal so you can return stronger. We all love you.
  19. OCtoolguy
    There is a rear-mounted blade tension release that would work on your saw. It makes tensioning much easier but you still have to reach to the rear. The Quick Clamp makes blade changing easier too. Did you get any of the accessories with it? There is a skate key type of wrench for tighting the blade holders. They all have a square head so a tool is needed. There are only 2 lube points to worry about. Upper and lower arm bushings should be oiled every 10 hours. As Paul mentioned, Advanced Machinery is the only parts source in the U.S. Wolfgang is happy to help and he replies to emails promptly. MAnuals and parts lists are available for download. Welcome to the Village. Keep us updated on your progress.
  20. OCtoolguy
    Christian, your English is almost perfect. No problem understanding what you wrote.
  21. OCtoolguy
    Ditto to what all have said!
  22. OCtoolguy
    Lotta work. Nicely done.
  23. OCtoolguy
    Thanks for everything you do Travis. Merry Christmas.
  24. OCtoolguy
    And the same to you and all the others here at The Village.
  25. OCtoolguy
    Congrats on your new toy. I was going to suggest making your own knob but now it doesn't seem to be as pressing as it was. I would cut out a round piece of hard wood and bore a hole the same diameter as your existing knob but minus a few thousanths. Use a Forstner bit to bore the hole so it has a flat bottom. Then, mix up some epoxy and place the knob in the hole and tap it down into the recess with a good glob of epoxy in the hole beforehand. Make sure the knob is in straight. Let it set overnight. Once you have it in hand, take a rat tailed file and file some grip areas around the outside. It should be great from then on. You do have to be a bit careful about adding weight to the knob because of vibration so stay away from anything heavy. I made a couple of knobs out of 5/16" plywood for my Dewalt and it worked great. Best of luck.
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