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[Aggie]

Hi all

I finally decided to upgrade my scroll saw. I been using cheap scroll saws since I started doing cutting  ( 99 - 130 dollars saws ) my last saw was a wen for 99 bucks and I just got tried of the cheap ones. I wanted to get a Dewalt 22in but it was to cost to much  so I  decided on a Bauer 22in. The saw is is like the difference between night and day, I love how it cuts and changing the blades are so much better than the cheap saws. I'm wondering why I didn't upgrade years ago.

[rjweb]

Glad it is working out for you, maybe after you have used it a while give us a review of the Bauer saw, RJ

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

4 hours ago, Aggie said:

Hi all

I finally decided to upgrade my scroll saw. I been using cheap scroll saws since I started doing cutting  ( 99 - 130 dollars saws ) my last saw was a wen for 99 bucks and I just got tried of the cheap ones. I wanted to get a Dewalt 22in but it was to cost to much  so I  decided on a Bauer 22in. The saw is is like the difference between night and day, I love how it cuts and changing the blades are so much better than the cheap saws. I'm wondering why I didn't upgrade years ago.

That Bauer saw just came out in Aug of 2024 and is too new to know exactly it will stand up to hard use. If occassional work load then should be fine. Good luck and have un.

 

[OCtoolguy]

I'm truly hoping that the Bauer saw will be a winner. It is priced perfectly for folks who just want a better saw. It can be upgraded with the Pegas blade clamps but that will add another $100 to it. If you are happy with it the way it is, leave it alone. Once you get going with it, how about posting some pics of what you are making. We all love pics. Congrats on the new toy. Enjoy.

[Denny Knappen]

Just to correct Ray, Pegas had a price increase.  The MSRP is now $140, but every once in a while, I have a special price.

[OCtoolguy]

On 8/5/2026 at 8:03 AM, Denny Knappen said:

Just to correct Ray, Pegas had a price increase.  The MSRP is now $140, but every once in a while, I have a special price.

Darn tariffs! 

[pngeezer]

In general I'm happy with my Bauer 22". Only issue I've had is the blower hose broke off at the base and HF doesn't sell a replacement. I was able to cobble together a new base plate and a piece of clear tubing, but the original is definitely a point of failure on this machine. Had I bought the extended warranty they would have just replaced the entire machine!

Jim

[rjweb]

How much is the extended coverage cost for the saw might be worth it for anyone else going to purchase the Bauer scroll saw, RJ

[pngeezer]

Looks like $59.00 for 2 years.

[Aggie]

So far I happy with the Bauer 22 the only thing I can say negative about it is the thumb screw for the blades bends the tip of the blades. I ordered the Pegasus thumb screws from bearwood and now just waiting for them to come in the mail. I got the extended warranty and they said I could get a new saw or my money back for the next 2 years, no questions ask even if I didn't like the saw anymore.

Edited August 12 by Aggie

[barb.j.enders]

On 8/9/2026 at 9:30 AM, pngeezer said:

In general I'm happy with my Bauer 22". Only issue I've had is the blower hose broke off at the base and HF doesn't sell a replacement. I was able to cobble together a new base plate and a piece of clear tubing, but the original is definitely a point of failure on this machine. Had I bought the extended warranty they would have just replaced the entire machine!

Jim

I wonder if someone with a 3d printer could print this for you? 

13 hours ago, Aggie said:

So far I happy with the Bauer 22 the only thing I can say negative about it is the thumb screw for the blades bends the tip of the blades. I ordered the Pegasus thumb screws from bearwood and now just waiting for them to come in the mail. I got the extended warranty and they said I could get a new saw or my money back for the next 2 years, no questions ask even if I didn't like the saw anymore.

BTW, the thumb screws are probably not set right which would cause the bending the tips of the blades. 

[don in brooklin on]

For the blower you might want to check with Seyco for the exact measurement of the blower attachment they sell.  Looks the same but metal.

https://seyco.com/product/adb-10/

[pngeezer]

Thanks Don, I will look into that Seyco part to see if the base is the same size as the Bauer. Jim

[GregBennett]

Aggie-I've had the Bauer since last September and love it. I replaced the top blade holder with the Pegas, but still have the Bauer clamp on the bottom.

I've found through trial and error the blade tips bend for several reasons. The first one is when the blade isn't all the way into the slot and left short. The other reason I've found is when the set screw on the opposite side of the thumbscrew isn't centered in the clamp. I've only had this issue with the bottom clamp, but it's harder to see than the top one.

[Aggie]

I received my Pegasus thumb screws and replaced them last night. I cut about 60 drill holes and the tip of the blade didn't bend, while using the Bauer screws the blade would band with the 1st time i changed it. The new screws seemed to fix my problem.