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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: new saw

« on: January 18, 2013, 10:58:48 am »

I have a Black EX-21 on order and can't wait till it gets here. I have a foot switch I bought for my Porter-Cable but the P-C has an integral light and the light goes out when you kill the switch. The P-C exposes the speed control potentiometer, so a speed control foot pedal like a sewing machine might be a possibility.
Can you comment on the EX-21 dust port and the lower blade clamp? Is there a problem getting to the clamp with the dust port in place?

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Introduce Yourself. / Introduction

« on: January 18, 2013, 10:33:16 am »

Hello all. I'm a retiree and had the chance in 2012 to help on a project that needed some small electrical panels. Rather than buy expensive special punches for connectors and buttons, I got a Porter-Cable saw from Lowe's and cut the openings (in steel, aluminum, and fiberglass panels) using the manufacturer's outlines. After some Christmas ornaments for family members, I tried a few portraits and was pretty well hooked. I just ordered a 30th anniversary EX-21 from Seyco and I'm waiting for delivery. Can't wait.
One other thing - I'm left handed. Both blade clamps on the P-C are left handed (to the left of the blade). Does anyone know if that's common?