New addition to the shop

[Beave2012]

Picked up this scroll saw yesterday. Older excalibur ex30 with mobile base, light, and dremel drill press attachment. Due to it being an older model with little support in terms of parts I'm debating keeping it or selling it off to recoup my investment of $400. Only concern is how likely it is to break down. Or do I ditch it for a smaller throat but with more repair options if needed.

Didn't notice the older design until I got it home, but it's nearly in perfect condition minutes some squeaking that will most likely be taken care of with a few drops of oil.

Any thoughts from anyone before I make my decision?

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[berry]

I'm no expert but there are lots of Excaliber's out there and I wouldn't think parts would be an issue. The most commonly replaced parts are the blade clamps, the screw ends and the tension lever on top. There is a place in Texas that I think provides parts/service for the Excalibur, Seyco. Just use your search engine.

I use a Dremel for starter holes when I scroll. They have a little plunge router attachment that works for that. Pretty interesting attaching it like that.

[Beave2012]

I'm no expert but there are lots of Excaliber's out there and I wouldn't think parts would be an issue. The most commonly replaced parts are the blade clamps, the screw ends and the tension lever on top. There is a place in Texas that I think provides parts/service for the Excalibur, Seyco. Just use your search engine.

I use a Dremel for starter holes when I scroll. They have a little plunge router attachment that works for that. Pretty interesting attaching it like that.

The hard part is the model is a Canadian made model without the rotating head. However it runs very well and in amazing condition. I think I'm just spoiled with part availability not being an issue with my shopsmith. I'll have to try out some projects with it I guess.

As for the dremel, it appears to be made for the scroll saw. The mount Marcus perfectly, paint and all. It's a dremel drill press with lever. I need to move it behind the table though or it would drill into the table. Will be nice not to have to move to the drill press just to drill a missed hole.