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Thanks. Have to get the stand together and the machine on it to give it a whirl. Still looking for the correct manual as noted in my edit of my original post if anyone has one they can share in some way.

I purchased a used Purple Canadian Excalibur 21S. The seller said they did not have a manual for that older version. I was hoping someone on here could point me to the right one or provide a copy if you had one. I found two versions on line through manuallibs but not sure either of them applies to this particular model. I am attaching copies of both of them here (if it works) in case someone needs one of them or can look at and tell me if one of them is the one for the older purple model. I question it because the model number on the one I got says EX21S and these have different numbers/letters after the 21 model number. Thanks for any help anyone can provide. 505078_manual.pdf ctex21ce.pdf Edited to add I bought the saw from Seyco and Ray @ Seyco told me the following in regards to these two manuals I did find and on trying to find the correct one. "Manuals specific to the purple saw are extinct. The ones you have found are close but are for the European versions of the saws manufactured by General International for Carbatec in Australia." Maybe they can be of use at some point to someone who has one of these from Australia but not the manual. I will of course check with JGR - I was interested in the purple one having used one at JGR's class. This one has some modifications to to though - have to get the stand put together and see how its going to work. However, in the interim, if anyone has a manual they can share or link to one it would be greatly appreciated as my class with JGR is not for another 5-6 weeks or so.

So, you did the right thing and they don't "see" it as we do and are trying to get you to pay the bigger price. Since you say you have some time on your hands before you need to start this project I would do as others have noted and look around for some other images that might work as good or better for your needs. If you don't find one you like better, then you can go back and buy this one. Also gives them time to "rethink" their position. If you tell them thanks but no thanks I will try something else they may decide that a few dollars is better then no dollars. You can also tell them that you will note in the official information where the pattern came from to give them a nod which could lead to more business at some point for them.

Ok so you guys convinced me - I will keep trying for now with out a lifter unless its a 12 inch 2 x 4. I will try to figure out top feeding versus bottom feeding and see if one works better then the other for me. I liked leaving the blade in the bottom clamp because its not easy for me to bend down and see it to install it due to several cervical disc fusions but maybe I can learn to do that "blind". In the interim, Scott - NC Scroller - if nobody else wants to try out your Jim Dandy for the cost of postage I might after my month of "trial and error" - only time will tell I guess! Hubby got home to late from work last night for me to ask about it anyway.

Hi Terry and welcome to the Village. I am a newbie around here myself - Like Denny and a couple of others from TN. Just started learning to use the scroll saw that we have had for years. Wanted to learn to do Intarsia work. Hubby is a hobby woodworker. He does many different types of things. He is "sharing" his shop with me right now but not sure its going to last! He has made furniture and other items primarily but recently took a turning class. Made a few things since. His work schedule keeps him busy so he goes in spurts. Look forward to seeing what you are making.

The final project looks great Kevin. Thanks for taking time to share it!

Thanks Denny. I have cut my first trivet a little earlier and did cut it from 3/4 wood (have to confirm with hubby what TYPE of wood it is! Its some scrap of some he had in the shop.) I will post it once I have gotten the "details" down as to wood type, etc. Thanks for the link to the pattern. I really wanted to maybe give this one a try too. I'm thinking that there are some "trivet" Christmas gifts to be made this year. Just don't want anything too complicated for this beginner scroller. The first one I did earlier taught me that all those little drill holes and threading the blade through them is as time consuming and difficult as I had imagined! Especially with having to manually lift that Dewalt 788 up and out of the way. I see a mechanism added to it soon!

First, I am sorry for the loss of your mother, never an easy time but surely harder at the holidays. Kudos for you for wanting to do the right thing and for giving back to the Hospice for taking such good care of your mother. Copyright laws are complicated things. Before going the expense route and paying the larger fee (since you are willing to do so) why not reach out to the specific site and ask them. Explain what you have explained here. That you are planning to do a "one off" and give it to a nonprofit organization for them to auction in a charitable auction to raise funds for their organization. You might be surprised and find out that the person/company is more then willing to allow you to do that without buying a "commercial" license. It doesn't hurt to ask - they can simply tell you no and then you can decide to pay the full commercial price or find another design that would allow you to do what you want for minimal fee. Good luck on your decision and look forward to seeing what you make.

Funny, I was coming to check out the forum in regards to how to lift the arm up after just cutting my first trivet (will post later) and seeing WHY you need one of these to lift the arm up on my DW 788. Having just done Intarsia work I was wondering WHY these were needed. Having done one small trivet with just 18 drilled holes and inside cuts to make I was like - wow - this is a pain how do I keep that arm up out of my way! Then I remembered seeing something about lifters so I came to see what the experts here were doing. I will run this by my DH and see if he wants to try to do something for me or just have me order one of these. I reviewed both the ones listed here and think I like Jim Dandy's better both for the price and the way it works with the spring. Thanks Don for beating me to the punch on asking and listing the one you found. Thanks Paul for giving link to Jim Dandy's site.

Great idea John, you are right eyes definitely pop with the addition of the jiggle eyes. Beautiful job on the cutting. thanks for sharing.

Sorry you had the "oops" moment Kevin but glad you were able to find a solution and thanks for sharing it. I am sure there will be others, myself included, who will benefit from your shared experience later at some point. Look forward to seeing the final projects. They look interesting.

Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

Like has been noted, there may be a "legal and logical" explanation for it for any of the reasons already noted. If it really concerns you and you want to know that you are buying "legal" copies then you could contact the 2nd site and ask them if other sites also sell the same patterns noting that you have seen the same patterns on both their site and another or others.

Yes moving is a pain, but keep telling yourself how much it will be worth it in the end. Plus, as already noted - it gives you a chance to "find" long lost items.

Great job on the cutting. Beautiful finished piece that the recipients are going to love having. An heirloom for sure. Very nice of you to do for a coworker. Thanks for showing your work. I enjoy seeing what everyone is cutting.

I agree - looks good and looks like it took you some time to cut it all out. Thanks for showing it. I look forward to seeing what you decide for a backer.

More beautiful work. I have a question for the "trivet" experts - how thick is the wood you usually use for the trivet? Any other "tips" or "tricks" to cutting them? I am thinking about trying some for Christmas Gifts for friends and family perhaps but not really sure where to start with wood choices, thickness, etc. Any insight would be gratefully received. Thanks.

Beautiful work all around. Really like the finish on it. Makes it pop. She will love it no matter if it is to commemorate her degree or for Christmas. I was browsing around on Steve Good's site and he has several different "graduation" themed patterns there. Perhaps you might find one that you could adapt for her graduation gift if you are still searching for ideas.

Kepy - I am sorry you haven't been able to be in your shop for a while. I hope both you and your mother are on the mend and perhaps you will be able to find some time in your shop sooner then later. Love your trivet design.

Great work. Sure the recipients will find comfort in your work.

Great job on the mobile work bench and saw horses. But glad to see you got back to your saw. Those are some beautiful trivets. I like them all. Like you I really like the one by Kepy but I think I like the butterfly as well. Would be heard to pick just one. hope they are good sellers for you at your show next month.

definitely a different kind of motorcycle. Looks very nice. Thanks for sharing.

They just keep rolling out Kevin. Is there any name you haven't cut yet for someone? Sounds like you needed a good nap!

Beautiful work. Really like it. Thanks for sharing.

Sure happy to help Denny. Wanted to find out for myself any way and might as well share here for others who might be "new" and thus not have access to those older magazines. Plus, I gather its a win-win for me and Karen. I get the patterns - she makes a few dollars to help her business. The thanks go to you for making some from an older magazine and sharing them here to inspire me and others to want to get and make some of them. My patterns should be here next week. Look forward to seeing what all is included in the 14 set. Hoping to make some for Christmas gifts.