Fred Wilson Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 I have heard rumors of Exclibur being discontinued. Seyco is no longer selling them ! (The #1 guy for Excalibur). Sent emails to the manufacturer in Canada (General International) but received no answer from them. Soooooo, I reached out to Steve Good to see if he has heard anything. Below is his answer to me (reprinted with permission). "General International and the Taiwanese manufacturer of the Excalibur had a disagreement. I hear that it was not very friendly but I don't know all the gory details. Just the rumors.(not worth repeating) There was also a rumor going around that they had made up and General was considering starting shipping the saw again. I cannot verify that and I tried. The loss of the Excalibur was bad for the community but the gap has been somewhat filled by the Seyco ST-21 which is made by the same Taiwanese manufacturer and is very similar to the old Excalibur with improvements. It also open the door for King Canada to market their King Scroll Saws in the US. They are basically identical to the Excalibur with different branding. Unfortunately King can only sell the 16" and 30" machine in the US at this time. I spoke with their marketing guy and he tells me that is because of a contractual agreement and they hope to start selling the 21" King saw in the US soon. No word on what soon means. They currently sell the machines in Woodcraft stores nation wide." So, my friends, what are we going to replace our Excalibur when the time comes? Where are we going to get replacement parts? With the St-21 and KingSaw selling for $899, and being new to the scroll saw world, any decision is to be made. Any thoughts guys?????? Cal, lew, p_toad and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Larry Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 One of the scrolling forums recently posted that the EX 21 is available for order through Home Depot. I just looked it up through my local HD and for $899.00 I could have one here around Jan 11. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Excalibur-120-Volt-21-in-Tilting-Head-Scroll-Saw-with-Stand-and-Foot-Switch-EX-21K/205414436?cm_mmc=Shopping|THD|G|0|G-BASE-PLA-AllProducts|&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI08SanO2P2AIV1o2zCh2Dtgz-EAQYAiABEgIdG_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CM-Mn6Ptj9gCFVGtTwod5moDig Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 That ST-21 looks to be quite the machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Wilson Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Lew, I think HD bought up all the stock from other places. They have never carried the EX-21 before all this happened. Yes, Gene, the ST-21 jut be the next "wonder" machine. Ray Seymore has done quite a job on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_toad Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 On 12/16/2017 at 9:57 AM, Fred Wilson said: Any thoughts guys?????? I'm thinking i would have to have room and a winning lottery ticket. Other than that, everything is just fine. HARO50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Artie Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Home Depot is currently selling the saw for $799, foot switch and stand included, free shipping. I have been spending a lot of time on Steve’s site (recommended to me from here), and I have never read so many accolades, unsolicited, about a person/company than Ray and Seyco. So I’m thinking that if I take to Scrolling like I think I’m gonna, and decide to upgrade my saw, I think I’m gonna put my money where my mouth is, and buy from Seyco, give the business to a company that’s earned it. Cal and Harry Brink 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Wilson Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Artie - GOOD choice, sir. Keep us up to date on your practice and the saw's performance. I'm sure that several of us will be looking forward to your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 I'm guessing the ST 21 is made in the good ol' USA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Wilson Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Unknown at this time - my guess would be "no". Too many similarities to the foreign built Excaliber. Gene Howe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 36 minutes ago, Fred Wilson said: Unknown at this time - my guess would be "no". Too many similarities to the foreign built Excaliber. Well, if that's the case, it's too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Excalibur at Home Depot, back up to $899. I am liking the Seyco one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Larry Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 Here is a link to EX, King, etc., information from Scroll Saw Village. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/articles/resources/excalibur-scroll-saw-what-happened-r101/ Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Wilson Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 (edited) artie, tried to order one from HD - Out of stock - none expected - asked them to take it off but apparently they did not I'm liking it as well Larry and Artie, the Seyco is only available in the 21" model and is "darn" near $900 - - - YIKES - - - I'm thinking getting some new parts for my "old" EX-21 and living it up with all the $$$ I've saved. Edited March 23, 2018 by Fred Wilson Gene Howe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Just Larry said: Here is a link to EX, King, etc., information from Scroll Saw Village. http://www.scrollsawvillage.com/articles/resources/excalibur-scroll-saw-what-happened-r101/ Larry Larry I bookmarked the link, thank you, very interesting reading. Just Larry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Fred Wilson said: artie, tried to order one from HD - Out of stock - none expected - asked them to take it off but apparently they did not I'm liking it as well Larry and Artie, the Seyco is only available in the 21" model and is "darn" near $900 - - - YIKES - - - I'm thinking getting some new parts for my "old" EX-21 and living it up with all the $$$ I've saved. Fred from what I’ve read, an old fixed up EX21 is equal to, or better, than todays new. Saving money is just the icing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Larry Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 Fred, Repair and save the money for the blades and wood you will be using. Larry Artie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Wilson Posted March 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 Larry, as per a previous post - that's perzactly what I'm going to do. Love my "old" EX21 - can by much wood and a few gross of blades with the money saved. Artie, give Ray Seymore a call at Seyco and see what he has available. Dadio and Artie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 Was on the Home Depot website tonight, and they have the Excalibur EX-21 back on sale for $799. That includes the stand and foot switch. It isn’t in the stores, but will be shipped to your house , or store of your choosing ( They can’t ship to some states). Having a great time in vacation in Maine, with the family. Grandpadave52, Harry Brink and p_toad 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted April 15, 2018 Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Just wondering if it might be better to have it shipped to a store in NH Artie. You'll save the Maine sales tax. Seabrook is not far off the beaten path when traveling to Maine Grandpadave52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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