used hawk

[Paladin]

Going to check out a use Hawk scroll saw today after work that was listed on craigslist near me.  Anything in particular I should check for on these saws?

 

Steve

[MrsN]

Bring a blade and a piece of wood to test the saw out!

[rjR]

HARDWOOD and a decent blade that you are familiar with the performance of.

 

Make it work hard to see if it has the capability left or has been mostly run out!

[WayneMahler]

I agree with the blade and a piece of hardwood. Run it through it's paces and look it over good. Variable speed etc. Good luck and let us know how you make out.

[Lucky2]

Use the saw as if you own it, cut some different types and thicknesses of wood, plywood, softwood and a piece of hardwood. Try changing blades to see what that's like, run it for a while to see how it works and sounds.

Len

[Scrolling Steve]

Good advice !....Can not add a thing !

[amazingkevin]

Hold the top arm down  without a blade in it and lift up and down the bottom arm to check for sloppiness and then reverse the test for the top arm

Edited May 27, 2016 by amazingkevin

[Paladin]

Unfortunately it turned out to be a really old 16" model (216-3) that was not very well taken care of.  Was definitely a pass.  At least it was only 15 minutes from my house, so I didn't waste a lot of time.

[Scrappile]

In my area I see quite a few Hawks come up for sale.  Take your time, there will probably be others. 

[WayneMahler]

Unfortunately it turned out to be a really old 16" model (216-3) that was not very well taken care of.  Was definitely a pass.  At least it was only 15 minutes from my house, so I didn't waste a lot of time.

If you don't try you could miss a good deal. Happy to hear it was close and not much time or gas wasted. Keep looking, something will show up good for you.