OCtoolguy Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) I met the fellow who had the Hawk 226VS on Craigslist this morning and long story short, I bought it and brought it home. Now, all I have to do is figure out where to put it. Other than some surface corrosion on a couple of parts, this saw is like new. I can't wait to give it a run but first I must do the clean -up. I am open for any and all advice from you experienced Hawk owners. Edited March 20, 2019 by octoolguy bobscroll, jollyred, Iguanadon and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, octoolguy said: Now, all I have to do is figure out where to put it. Congrats.. hope it turns out to be a great saw for you.. Hey, I have a real good idea where that could go since you're short on space..... Looks like a pretty nice saw.. I'll message you later with some info on tuning that Bushton sent me.. Not sure why they don't have this in their manuals.. but if you take it apart it's great info on re-aliening the saw.. OCtoolguy and jbrowning 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Congratulations! I am anxious to read how you like it. I have always wanted to try one. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 1 hour ago, octoolguy said: I met the fellow who had the Hawk 226VS on Craigslist this morning and long story short, I bought it and brought it home. Now, all I have to do is figure out where to put it. Other than some surface corrosion on a couple of parts, this saw is like new. I can't wait to give it a run but first I must do the clean -up. I am open for any and all advice from you experienced Hawk owners. LOOKS ALL WRONG!!! Don't use it!!! In fact, I'll send you my address and you can ship it to me to keep you safe. RFJ bobscroll and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 39 minutes ago, teachnlearn said: LOOKS ALL WRONG!!! Don't use it!!! In fact, I'll send you my address and you can ship it to me to keep you safe. RFJ It's too bad you're not closer to me. I'd make you one heck of a deal on my Dewalt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 This is an older Hawk so not sure it will top feed. I would buff out the top with a fine scotch bright. Then paste wax and keep wiping it until you have no more black on the wipes. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 20 minutes ago, octoolguy said: It's too bad you're not closer to me. I'd make you one heck of a deal on my Dewalt. You can visit Mount Rushmore with it in the back of the car. We can meet in some dark alley and make a deal! RJF Went within a hairs breath to a Lakota Indian Reservation. They sponsored a free dental clinic. Except for Purple Heart, vets and their family don't get dental care. Was worth the drive and hotel stay to get our family to dental. RJF https://www.ramusa.org/ 1 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, Rolf said: This is an older Hawk so not sure it will top feed. I would buff out the top with a fine scotch bright. Then paste wax and keep wiping it until you have no more black on the wipes. Thanks Rolf. I was wondering what to use on the table. I have a cone shaped attachment for my drill that I used once on the aluminum wheels for our car. I have some great cleaner too. I'll get that table so it looks back at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Buff with a compound. Compounds come colored with ratings for 'grit' and type of surface they are used on. RJF OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Just now, teachnlearn said: Buff with a compound. Compounds come colored with ratings for 'grit' and type of surface they are used on. RJF I'm thinking probably green, rated for chrome, stainless steel or red which is very fine used by jewelers. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I like a smooth table.. But I don't care if it's shiny.. Too shiny might scar me if I happen to see myself in the table.. meflick, OCtoolguy and Scrappile 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Well, I got her into my shop and got the Dewalt out. Now just gotta get it sold. The Hawk was dirty but she's cleaned up now and I did some lubing. With a new blade and properly tensioned, it runs as smooth as silk at top speed but has some vibration in the middle a bit. Nothing to worry about but I haven't really torn into her yet. Got a video to watch and some reading to do thanks to Kevin. jbrowning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Just now, kmmcrafts said: I like a smooth table.. But I don't care if it's shiny.. Too shiny might scar me if I happen to see myself in the table.. Yeah, that's what your wife said too. LOL! kmmcrafts and Scrappile 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 Could it be possible you guys are uglier than me??! Nah, no way... OCtoolguy, bobscroll and Dave Monk 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 41 minutes ago, Scrappile said: Could it be possible you guys are uglier than me??! Nah, no way... I'd send you a picture but every time I try to get a picture of myself the camera lens breaks.. OCtoolguy, Scrappile and jbrowning 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachnlearn Posted March 20, 2019 Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 I Do sketch UGLY, but I get extra pay for torture. RJF Scrappile, kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted March 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2019 54 minutes ago, Scrappile said: Could it be possible you guys are uglier than me??! Nah, no way... Paul, you are pretty ugly. Just sayin.............. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 (edited) Well, I am thanking you for that!! I look it with pride!! Edited March 21, 2019 by Scrappile OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Congratulations Ray. Looking forward to hearing how you like it. Don’t get rid of your other saw until you know you are going to love it and have finished the tuneup/repairs on this one. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 You should be as proud as a new papa. I have every confidence you will love it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 4 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: Congrats.. hope it turns out to be a great saw for you.. Hey, I have a real good idea where that could go since you're short on space..... Looks like a pretty nice saw.. I'll message you later with some info on tuning that Bushton sent me.. Not sure why they don't have this in their manuals.. but if you take it apart it's great info on re-aliening the saw.. Hi Kevin. I have never done any tuning on my saw so don't know if it needs it or not. I would appreciate receiving that info. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Rockytime said: Hi Kevin. I have never done any tuning on my saw so don't know if it needs it or not. I would appreciate receiving that info. I'll see if I can message it to you after a while.. It's a PDF so not sure how they work doing uploads etc.. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Thanks Kevin. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 Never did any tuning on my saw since I had it. Do not see what there is to tune. That top looks different. Is that aluminum?? Looks like it is painted or one of those synthetic materials. It looks newer than mine because of the articulating hose. Back when I bought mine they did not have that to offer. You were able to buy the kit to adapt it later. The key is get it to lay naturally wherever you set it up. That includes loosening the leg bolts to let it settle and then tighten. Learn the blade tightening lever in the back. There are videos on their site as well as utube. I have said this more than once. Rarely do I ever touch that unless I switch to jewelers blades. Clean the clamps off of oils and maybe need to sand screws down. Enjoy. You will like the saw. Good luck. kmmcrafts and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 21, 2019 Report Share Posted March 21, 2019 A Great Big Congrats,I know you will enjoy it,after you get it cleaned up, and running,Never owned a Hawk.Looks like a Fantastic saw. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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