Buying a barely used Hegner Multi 22”

[Old Joe]

I found a Hegner Multimax 22” that a guy bought brand new 4 years ago and he said he used only it once. It’s got a Hegner stand, Hegner Light Kit,& foot control. Today’s retail for the setup is over $2700. The guy is moving, doesn’t want to transport it and we just agreed on a price of $1000. He’s got a few other machines for sale, but I don’t intend to buy anything else. I’m driving almost 500 miles round trip tomorrow to get it. I’m psyched! Will probably sell my 6 year old Pegas when I get adjusted to the Hegner.

[rjweb]

Joe, you suck, lol, no congrads on a good find and lots of luck with it, RJ

[Old Joe]

RJWEB, when I bought the Pegas, though thrilled, my first choice was for this model Hegner.I just couldn’t justify the price. I have very little to complain about the Pegas. The guy told me he is a cabinet/furniture maker, planned to get into scrolling, but it just didn’t happen. He said he scrolled a few letters for a sign and that was it. So it’s basically new, but has been sitting for 4 years. The price is the best I’ve seen, all things considered.I actually have someone interested in my Pegas for around $650. I will probably hold on to the Pegas for a couple of months.

[rjweb]

Joe, that's great, I want a hegner but they don't come avaiable here in texas, i was going to buy a new one but they have been out of stock since january, and now this month they are saying mid to end of june, in june it will probably be july, well enjoy your new toy, RJ

[Sycamore67]

Great deal !  That will be a fine saw for you!  

[Gonzo]

Congrats! One heck of a saw. 

[OCtoolguy]

21 hours ago, rjweb said:

Joe, that's great, I want a hegner but they don't come avaiable here in texas, i was going to buy a new one but they have been out of stock since january, and now this month they are saying mid to end of june, in june it will probably be july, well enjoy your new toy, RJ

RJ, there Hegners near me for sale all the time. There was one just last week marked down from $300 to $150. It's gone now but there are a couple others still. They are usually the 18 inch models but I've seen a few 22 inchers. None of them over $700.

[rjweb]

Ray, thx but i just live in the wrong area, asit is there isn't many any brand of scroll saws for sale here, RJ

[OCtoolguy]

38 minutes ago, rjweb said:

Ray, thx but i just live in the wrong area, asit is there isn't many any brand of scroll saws for sale here, RJ

Well, maybe once they get the state all wired up to the grid, things will change. For now, you just are limited to the peddle style of saws.

[Old Joe]

14 hours ago, OCtoolguy said:

RJ, there Hegners near me for sale all the time. There was one just last week marked down from $300 to $150. It's gone now but there are a couple others still. They are usually the 18 inch models but I've seen a few 22 inchers. None of them over $700.

OCtool, there have been numerous used Hegner saws for less, mostly older ones, mostly Multimax 18-V models. I was only interested in the 22-V. This one was literally in brand new condition. He had only used one blade when he assembled it and never ran it again. Additionally it came with the Hegner magnifier lamp, a $465 option that I haven’t seen on others offered for sale. I often wheel and deal tools, and wouldn’t normally buy one at this price, but, this was mint, showroom condition, and the lamp/magnifier glass lens is far superior optically than the one I bought for my Pegas  I am thrilled with my acquisition and okay with the price. 

[kmmcrafts]

Congrats to a nice new to you well, might as well say new saw, LOL. Sounds like a decent buy to me. 

[nrscroller]

Congrats on the hegner, I got one years ago, brand new 18 inch with quick release and the stand for 500 bucks and drove 4 hours each way to get it. I am still using it.

 

[Old Joe]

I just finished my first project with the Hegner. It’s been a learning curve, mainly because I use a lot of Pegas 2/0 spirals and 2/0 MGs. I broke a few blades getting used to the tension setting. I also used MG #3s with no issues. I feel like I got through the wall by the time I finished. I will say that the Hegner supplied light/magnifier is far superior to the one I got when I bought my Pegas. I virtually never used the magnifier. I will put the just finished project on Bragging Rights. 
I am undecided as to whether I will keep the Pegas. It still runs flawlessly. 

[Scrappile]

Took me a while to get in sync with my Hegner.  Glad I stuck with it.  It is my most favorite.  I think the only thing that could be better would be to have two Hegners.  I would love to trade my 226V Hawk for another Hegner.