OCtoolguy

Well, to the trained eye, watch for the size of the table, whether it has the center piece for the blade hole, look at the type of spring at the rear. Newer ones have a coil spring rather than the zig-zag type. It should have the tension lever at the front(rear ?) and a Quick clamp to make it all right. Then, ask for all the blade clamp holders, and the Tee wrench. A quick look at the bellows too. They are usually shot but can be replaced by a CV boot. Make sure it's a variable speed too. If it has all that stuff and looks like it's not been run over by a truck, it's a good deal at $500-600. Nothing more because they pop up all the time. I'm watching one now that has nothing mentioned and the seller thinkis it's worth $1000 because he looked them up on the net and knows nothing about all the changes over the years. I've contacted many sellers trying to educate them The one I bought for $40 I told the seller they were nuts and it was worth 10 times that amount to the right buyer. She said they just wanted it out of their garage so I drove about 75 miles each way to get it.

Too bad you are where you are. There are 4 Hegners for sale near me that all look good. Some price haggling would be necessary but I'm sure they could be talked into lowering their prices. It's all in knowing what is on the saw and what it's lacking. That last one I bought for $40 and put another $100 into it did get me $400 because it was a nice saw once I fixed it up. This one has been on the Marketplace for 10 weeks so I'm sure he'll deal. It's nice saw and only needs the Quick clamp to make it great. And that could be fabbed it you have any skills. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1279570249178765/?ref=search&referral_code=marketplace_search&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Afbfce953-ca77-4b83-9cbd-efa8b8f3ab38

I have both Ex & Hegner. I prefer the Ex but I keep the Hegner for quick work. If that makes sense. I keep a #5 mgt blade in it and can just walk up to it and cut. At some point I'm going to force myself to really learn it. Since I learned on a Dewalt the Ex just feels like comfortable slippers.

I found some others in the same price & configuration. Around $105. Kinda neat.

Can you supply a link to the dp?

I've got 2 Ex's and both of mine have spring-loaded pins that must be pulled out to move the saw body and locate themselves into preset holes at popular settings. I don't find them cumbersome at all. I just make sure they are firmly seated in the holes.

Great minds think alike!

On last night's new, it showed Kherson being overrun by the Russians. Prayers going out to all of Ukraine.

When I first started I found the practice patterns were boring. I found some simple objects like cars, boats, airplanes etc were far more fun even if they looked like dung when finished. I still have my first cut, a duck, signed and dated so I can look back at where I started. Thanks for promoting the hobby and keeping the interest going.

Thanks Charley but neither of those links are clickable.

Thanks Charley, I found the exact same switch on Amazon under a different name and it's black instead of gray. But, it's now $50 instead of $20. Times have changed.

That's great service by both Denny and the USPS. Around where I live, it takes 3 days to go across town.

In reading further down on the ad it says its also known as Scheppach. That name sounds familiar.

Yes, I've seen many of them but I get a kick out of finding stuff that's no longer marketed.

Congrats on your beautiful new toy. I envy you the excitement. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

Charley, would it be possible for you to post a pic of the switch you have? I'm doing a search for one and it might help to know which one you have.

I know right where they are. They're with my missing socks.

I have 2 Excaliburs that I built low tables that are moveable. Each one has 2 7" wheels at the back end opposite from where I sit. I have incorporated a couple of pieces of PVC that slide inside of each other to make wheelbarrow type handles to move the saws around. When not needed the smaller PVC slides inside of the larger PVC. Each saw has it's own onboard dust control system using MetroVac 500 vacuums and mini cyclone dust collectors. All in all, they work out great. There are plans out there but I like mine better. Good luck with whatever you come up with.

I was wondering about Tupperware.

Prayers for those folks in the Ukraine. Let's all hope and pray that this is over quickly with a positive outcome.

I'm sorry but I had to point it out. The use of Vise-Grips should be the absolute last choice. There is always a better way.

It sure seems like there are a lot of Michigan'ers on here. Popular place to live.

Where are you located? There are tons of used saws in my area and I'd be happy to search out one for you. Send me the info on your saw so I can be sure it's the exact same saw.

Me too.

You never realize how much you need/use some things until you don't have them. I was really worried it might not come back. So glad it did. Thanks Travis.