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They are a little more aggressive than the FD-UR blades.. I sometimes will use a #3 pegas in place of what I would normally use a #5 in the FD blades.... I started using the Pegas last fall... that said I still use FD blades too.. just depends on the situation and how fast / slow I feel like cutting sometimes too,, That said the Pegas seen to last a long time.. run quieter.. and still give a nice clean cut.. I won't lie, I use blades from most all the major brands.. like I said.. just depends on the situation.. and wow... if you all seen my selection of blades in the shop.. you'd probably think you was in a woodcraft store, Hahaha.. definitely several hundred dollars worth of blades..

I may be wrong but.. The Berry Basket web site used to be called this.. I just did a search for the name you mentioned and I came up with a two part catalog preview.. I have the complete collection from the berry basket on CD that I bought several years ago.. and the patterns are very much the same as what I have.. I use mine all the time.. great bunch of patterns.. Kevin

JT, Thank you very much for sharing these places to buy clock inserts from.. I had been looking for a while now and keep coming up with places that sell the exact same junk I had been buying.. There are prices all over the place for the same dam clock.. I was just about to give up making the larger wall clocks.. but I like to make my scroll sawing / woodworking items a functional piece.. and really enjoy making clocks.. I will be checking out the clocks from these places you mention.. I tell you it can't be any worst that the ones I am using, LOL.. Thank you again, Kevin

The company I bought from is just a distributor you are correct on that part... Clocks I buy are listed on the web pages from the distributor as made in the USA... while the clocks themselves do not have any where on them that says where they are made..I even looked where the battery goes.. no markings whatsoever.. There other companies are actually just other distributors ( I should have worded that different.. ) Innovation Technologies is the company that makes the clocks I was getting out of California.. I talked with a fellow named Todd Hanson ( I believe ) via email.. Depending on the size of the clock insert but some of them use a N battery.. I really have only had issues with the 3-1/2" inserts.. not any issues whatsoever with the small inserts.. I called around to different distributors to see what brand clocks they are selling.. Klockit wouldn't tell me.. said they wasn't allowed to disclose that info, LOL.. I told them they must not what my business then.. I am looking to buy any USA made clock that is not a innovation technologies brand. LOL The place you mention JT.. those clocks look to have a much better warranty.. I plan to see what they are offering when I get a few minutes..I just know that most all the distributors I have seen online that sells other items are dealing with the innovation technologies inserts.. Tried calling Sloans but couldn't get through to a person..

I have been on the phone a good portion of this morning with different suppliers etc.. so far my findings are that the clocks are all from the same manufacture.. I also contacted the manufacture and asked about the clock motors for different models of clocks.. Turns out that JT's theory of the premium clocks having a better motor is false.. the motors are all the same motor just the bezel is metal and a glass lens are the only differences between the premium and the economy fit ups.. so in my mind.. spend your money wisely since ( so far ) all these distributors are selling the same clocks with different prices.. Now.. maybe a few years back they did offer a better motor.. While I may have run into a bad batch of these larger clock fit ups.. my findings of quality so far are.. about 40% of my customers that I sold clocks to with these larger fit-ups in the last 6 months have contacted me about their clocks stopped working and or they are not keeping time.. I am mailing out new clocks to these customers way more than I should and the supplier I used doesn't want to warranty them after 90 days of purchase date. which i might be okay with IF it was 90 days from when I sell the clock.. otherwise many of them I have on hand here before selling for up to 6 months... the manufacture acts like they want to help me out but I didn't keep my invoice so.. BTW. if I remember correct the manufacture warranties them for 1 year I so far will play this off as a possible bad batch of clocks.. I intend to continue to sell these and see what happens over the next year... meanwhile I am keeping all these invoices and if I continue to have issues.. then the company will be hearing from me.. and I most likely will stop using these clocks altogether.. Really a shame these days that companies will put money ahead of quality.. and quality products are getting harder to find.. Kevin

Okay so.. I recently started selling some wall clocks that require the 2-1/2 and 3 inch inserts.. while I have sold only about a half dozen so far half of those the customer has contacted me saying the clock stopped working.. and another customer mentioned today to me that the clock gains time.. so I should be happy that it still works at least right, LOL... just not working correctly, LOL Anyway.. for those that make and sell clocks.. where do you buy quality clock inserts? I buy my clocks from woodworkingparts.com.. they give a 90 day warranty on the clocks from date of purchase.. well most every time the clocks sell after that 90 days so I am SOL.. I then tried a company that claims to sell all USA made quality clock inserts.. which is.. clockparts.com .. while communicating with a sales rep there via email I find out that their higher priced clock fit-ups are the exact same clock as the lower priced ones from woodworkingparts.. as they are just a distributor.. So.. with all that said.. where does one buy quality made clocks in the larger size... I say larger size because I have sold 100's of desk clocks with the small 1-7/16 fits ups without a single complaint.. but those larger ones are nothing but junk.. and I refuse to sell this crap to my customers anymore until I find a quality clock.. I may just have to redesign my wall clocks to use the clock motors rather than the inserts.. as I have never had any issues with those either.. but I really like the look of the inserts better for some of the designs i have.. Thanks you for tips / advice for these clock fit-ups Kevin

Personally I have not owned or used a Delta version of the DeWalt.. but from what I have seen / read they are basically the same saw.. If I was in the market for another saw I'd probably go with the Delta simply for the lower price.. my DeWalt has served me very well over the years..

I do agree with you BUT, one has to wonder exactly how many DeWalts are out there too.. sort of reminds me about a disagreement I had with my son a few months ago.. He was telling me that riding a motorcycle is safer or as safe as driving a car.. he said the facts are right online.. where he showed me the numbers of people killed in car wrecks vrs. motorcycle crashes.. I told him that the the motorcycle crashes are less because not everyone on the road is driving a motorcycle.. look at how many cars vrs motorcycles on the road... There are ALLOT of DeWalt scroll saws out there.. and.. there are also a lot of happy Dewalt owners that love their saws and use them for production type scroll sawing as a business.. I own or have owned quite a lot of different saws over the last 10-12 years since I started the hobby and now business.. many of the saws I rebuilt my self.. I think the DeWalt is probably the best overall entry level saw there is.. while I have rebuilt mine ( only the front section ) and cleaned and regreased the rear portion.. the rear portion needs rebuilt now.. but this saw is used close to 30 - 40 hours a week since I bought it back in 2008.. while I do agree they could use a better sealed type bearing... but if they did the price would be as much or more than a Hawk or other high end saw.. I now have a used Hawk saw.. they are AWESOME built saws.. love my new to me Hawk... if i ever spend some money for a NEW saw again.. it will be a higher end saw than the Dewalt.. ( most likely the new BM-220 Hawk ) but also a much higher price too.. Like someone else posted... people are buying entry level saws and expecting to run them for ever, LOL.. Just some food for thought... I would bet there are more DeWalt saws out there than most all other saws combined... for sure more DeWalts then all high end saws combined..

I've been getting mine from Lesleys Patterns.. but supposedly they are back ordered from them.. and they are not to fast at getting them to you.. I have heard good things about D and D.. Do a online search for Pegas.. I think you should find a good source of suppliers.. I would recommend a small sample pack.. rather than a full gross to make sure you will like them.. I love them but for certain types of work.. I go back to my FD blades..

I got a message from them the other day in regards to the Pegas blades.. below is the message.. I've had good luck with this company in the past.. other than with the Pegas blades.. as of recent.... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We've received some good news this morning! After having spoken with a REAL person, we have been advised that the Modified Geometry Blades will be shipping to the main distributor hub this week to arrive by February 20th. It takes approx. 2 days to arrive to us from that point so we are expecting to receive them for shipment on February 22nd. I will be working late that night and early on February 23rd to insure all back orders are fulfilled and shipped out. We will also upgrade all orders to priority mail if they are not already listed as such. We were advised that there was a mistake made during production thus causing this entirely too long delay. We understand if you still would like the refund, but having a date gives us a light at the end of the tunnel. We have been promised a more open line of communication in the future in regards to this matter so we can provide YOU, our very patient customers, with much needed information. We appreciate your patience with our small business. Kindest regards, Lesley

I use both Pegas MG and FD blades.. while I was a die hard FD blade user a year ago.. when ordering some Pegas sample packs I found I really like Pegas blades.. I do still use FD blades as well but not as much... Pegas are a fast aggressive cutting blade.. while I typically stack cut most all work I do.. If there is a project that isn't being stack cut.. I definitely go to the FD-UR blades.. That all said.. in the less aggressive cutting Hawk saw I use exclusively Pegas.. but with the aggressive cutting DeWalt.. I do occasionally go to the stack of FD blades.. as stated above.. Kevin

I have't heard of removing the burr.. but have read and tried rounding of the back side of the blade.. It does help some but I don't do it very often.. actually kind of forgot about it until you mentioned it, LOL

Your story is almost exact to mine.. I purchased mine back in Oct 2016 and went all through it.. then I had some blade breakage issues that turned out to be me putting too much tension on the blades.. While i started sawing back in 2006 and have been through and rebuilt many saws including purchasing several new ones.. I finally found one I liked back in 09 when I bought my Dewalt.. I've rebuilt it once and it needs it again.. so I went for the Hawk as a backup saw.. turns out though.. that I think the Hawk will end up being my main saw with the DeWalt being a back up.. BTW... Sorry about the back order on those barrel clamps.. I ordered all they had back in January.. along with some accessories.. The accessories needed to be made so it took a while for my clamps and thumb screws to come in.. I just received my parts today, LOL.. I ordered a few extras barrel clamps so I could set up blades already clamped.. then I can swap in a whole new unit without having to fiddle around with getting the blade changed in the clamp. I think once you get done with your rebuild you will be quite happy with your purchase.. I was quite surprised how much better mine was compared to my DeWalt.. I felt the same way doing upgrades of different saws throughout the years.. and really thought there wouldn't be anything much better than my DeWalt.. I do have two complaints with my Hawk.. not really complaints but just things I learned to get used to with my other saws.. one is the SPM is slower on the Hawk and it doesn't cut very aggressively ( fast ).. I am learning how to compensate with more aggressive or larger blades.. I'd love to get a new Hawk with the faster SPM and that adjustable blade movement on the lower arm.. Anyone know if that lower arm would work on the older Hawks? Also do they have a way to tell how old the saw is? I'd like to know on mine.. Very interesting topic, Thanks for posting

Going to take a little more than just a drill press to make those.. unless you have a source of round stock in the correct diameter and threaded on the inside.. I'd be a little concerned about using that metal against the aluminum arm without that lubricated bronze bushing too.. while there isn't much motion there to wear it out real fast.. it was originally designed to last a very long time.. There is a little rocking motion during the stroke to wear that out.. otherwise why would they use a lube mixed bronze bushing in there in the first place? I do agree.. simple made provided you have some round stock, a drill press, and a tap to make the threads.. that said.. the whole saw is simple made provided you have proper tools to make it... IMO By the way.. what is different between yours and the original that makes yours so much better? just wondering because they look the same.. other than the thumb screw.. which I can get for the original barrel at any hardware store..

I picked up one of the Ridgid one a couple years ago from craiglist for $50.. not too sure if it was even used as it still had all the original sanding drums and papers with it.. also had the belt sander thing with manuals etc.. came mounted on a nice heavy Rigid stand to boot.. While I don't use it as much as I thought I would.. for the type of work I been doing anyway.. i don't really need one.. I hope to try intarsia at some point.. and bandsaw boxes.. so I am sure at some point it will be real useful

It's because the bushing is softer metal than the blade holder.. and the lower arm.. plus I think it is a special bronze bushing that has lube in it.. They make special bronze with a self lube mixed in the bronze for lube purposes.. The arms on these is just made from aluminum so without that bushing that barrel clamp would eat up that lower arm in no time.. While talking about the arms etc.. on the top arm at the back of the saw there is a wedge.. make sure to put a couple drops of oil on this.. also that wedge should be quite pointed.. almost to the point it would be sharp and then just rounded over slightly to keep it from being sharp.. If that is worn it will change the blade tension during the stroke.. and the blades in the lower portion will break.. Supposedly my saw was new too.. when I got it.. but that wedge was worn enough to say otherwise.. of coarse after I purchased it ans learned the hard way LOL.. I took the wedge off and laid flat on a sanding block on both sides until it was quite pointed again.. was really hard to tell how much it really was worn until I took it off.. worn more on one side than the other..

I go once in a while to the local woodcraft store that has one of the new jet saws on the showroom floor.. Once I walked past and seen the blade was loose from the upper clamp.. I played around with it for a minute and couldn't get it to grab.. next time I went (a few weeks later) that saw set out in a out building where they work / repar items it's a lumber building. Anyway they had a different one on the floor.. next time I went they had them both out there and non on the floor, LOL... last time they had one on the floor and it was clamped.. I unclamped the blade and guess what... LOL.. I couldn't get it to grab the blade.. and it seemed like the clamp was sticking on one side or the other.. I really kind of question the overall durability of that upper clamp.. Seems like an awesome well built saw..and I have contemplated buying one..just not to sure of that upper clamp.. Kevin

Oh, the plastic clamp piece on the lower arm is correct.. it only holds the barrel there in place.. other wise it'd be a pain in the rear for fret work.. once you have tension it doesn't even touch that plastic piece. If you didn't have that and broke a blade.. you probably would loose the blade barrel clamp LOL.. It can be bent down slightly for installing the blade holder into place.. actually not sure, I don't even remember if its plastic or metal..think plastic..

I also picked up an older Hawk 220VS last October.. While I haven't used it much because my comfort level was with my DeWalt and was too busy with holiday orders to try a new saw.. LOL You blade chuck etc.. looks just like mine.. so I assume you have the right one.. I have T-handle thumb screws with mine.. and I believe they was quite worn. I tried to sand them flat again but messed them up so I went to the hardware store and bought new upper and lower thumb screws and set screws with some loc-tite to keep the set screws from moving around over time. So far it's been good.. but I did also order a couple new lower barrel clamps and thumb screws from Hawk.. First upgrade I did was to get rid of that stupid blower hose that just hangs there bouncing around while sawing.. was annoying to me.. I upgraded to the newer larger hose and flexable link blower hose.. love it as now I can aim the dust to blow away from me rather than blowing it all over my lap.. Did have to drill the hole slightly larger for the hose to fit through the stand.. If I was you, I'd get some thumb screws.. maybe someone had a issue with the worn thumb screw and replaced it with a allen cap / set screw? I was wondering about the new Jet blade holders being the same or not.. I bet they would work just fine..

I have ordered my blades from them ever since Mikes Workshop sold to the new owners.. Mainly because they take PayPal.. but I will say.. they never been very quick to get orders out.. I have never had any problems with them.. I just order well before I actually run out.. One of my orders was Pegas MG #3 and #5 and the 3's came but the 5's was back ordered.. I waited mike 4-5 weeks as I sort of forgot... I think maybe they did too.. because I sent them an email about my blades.. they responded back that the blades was still back ordered.. and they was going to call Pegas and find out when to expect them and they was going to email me back later the same day... well I never got any email... I intended to email them back but kept forgetting.. anyway only 2 days later my blades was in the mail.. My guess is they actually forgot about my order and mailed them out right away.. but made up the part about messaging Pegas etc.. otherwise why didn't they message me back? I don't know really but I always wondered about them.. while I have always gotten my blades that last order with the back order has made me wonder if I should even deal with them anymore... I also wonder sometimes about whether they really have the blades in stock.. I sometimes wonder if they don't order from their supplier as their orders come in.. Not sure.. but whatever it is.. I am really skeptical and really thinking abut ordering elsewhere from now on..

Very interesting information, and yes.. the laws are very confusing to say the least.. I believe most people are either the type that doesn't know much about the copyright or trademark laws.. or the type that know a little but don't want to speak up in fear of giving the wrong or mis-leading info.. I really wish I knew more about what we can or cannot make and sell.. but it's really so confusing and complex that it really is best to just stay clear of any items that even have a slight possibility.. I am curious how the copyright / trademark holders handle these situations in general.. I know of a few cases of online sellers from venues ( etsy ebay ect ) that the company contacted the said vendor and the vendor removed the listing and gave out a warning message to the seller.. I would hope this is how it is handled.. after all.. many sellers just don't realize they are breaking the law.. then again.. many do and just don't care.. Now... if the seller just moves the items to another venue or relist the item sort of ignoring the law and are caught again.. then maybe the holder would go after them for a law suit.. I guess what I am saying is.. the language of these laws have so much jargon that most all the average sellers trying to make a little extra money doesn't understand them.. I would hope a warning is all these people would get.. but if there is a second offence then they would file a suit..? anyone know how that part of it works? Thanks again for all the replies, Kevin

What about that sheet magnet stuff? cut it to the shape of the table and lay it out on the table.. the magnet should hold it into place i would think.. Just a idea.. maybe the stuff would be too expensive for a piece big enough? I don't know.. Keep in mind that anything up ad to the table is going to effect the blade teeth position.. may not be an issue unless you use reverse teeth blades.. Wanted to add that I think maybe sears has the stuff for tool box drawer liners to help tools stay put..

Thanks to all of you for your comments.. this subject really interest me for some reason, LOL While like many have said.. I could probably sell them with no issues at all as long as there is no mention of the make / model.. that said.. I will just make other things.. not looking to be greedy off from some others design.. which the shape of the car is a design of someones.. I highly doubt one would go after me for these.. heck even Sue Mey has a clock pattern named Harley Rider with a motorcycle.. doesn't me she is right in naming it that just means maybe she hasn't been caught yet, LOL In going through the patterns here in the transportation section there are tons of patterns with the car make or model too some even have a logo in it.. I am sure it's hard to keep up with it all.. just the same for the copyright holders.. while some seek out sites... they can't possibly hit every site every day.. which is why some can go years without having any issues.. such as me.. I have sold car items online now for 6-10 years.. and used the car make and model in my title and description etc.. I probably could have continued on without any issues.. the point is.. it is the car manufactures design for the body style etc.. and truly isn't fair to them.. while maybe they don't care.. I don't know.. either way.. it's making money or using their design to make money.. and is wrong I suppose.. I've always been one to try to always do the right thing.. Thanks again for commenting.. will be watching to see if any other discussions are commented, Kevin

Okay, so if I was to make different types of car clocks, portraits etc. would the car make and model be copyright infringement? Reason I ask is.. I sell my pieces on etsy and well... several other places online.. and the other day I bought some graphics intended to be used for CNC metal signs ect.. anyway I took the image and added a base to the bottom and made a place to insert a clock.. The item was of a Dodge truck.. I put in my listing title and description the dodge diesel name.. they contact etsy and my listing was removed.. I am okay with that I didn't realize ( my mistake ) that was a trademark name or whatever.. I do my best not to do that or put anything up for sale that would be / could be if I know it that is.. LOL Anyway in light of the situation I asked a message in the etsy forums since I have a few other car themed items listed there.. I asked if I had portraits or clocks etc of cars such as Chevy Camaro or Ford Mustangs if those items would be considered a violation.. Some replies said yes.. if I used the names " Chevy Camaro " etc.. as the names are trademarked but I would be okay if I just said Car picture or clock.. Then others comment that even doing a car that resembles the car type is considered a violation.. REALLY? I don't care as it's not a life or death issue.. and there are other things I can make and sell.. but I am curious about your thoughts on this.. because quite frankly.. we have a lot of car patterns here on these pattern sites.. are all those considered copyright violation then? Some of those patterns I could understand such as the General Lee or the Starsky and Hutch Torino or back to the future Delorian.. but just any car in general? I don't know.. I have pulled my other listings of questionable things until I can sort it out.. but seems pretty extreme.. I was also told a few years ago ( when I asked in the forums ) that doing portraits of celebs etc is also a violation.. Sort of makes one think.. well what can one make and sell.. seems like everything has some sort of copyright or trademark.. What is your take on the cars being a violation? While I realize that the people replying on etsy and most likely here are not copyright Lawyers. I am still interested in your thoughts.. I intend to just take down any questionable items from my online stores.. not worth the problems to me.. Thanks, Kevin

Any time I get a new or used ( new to me ) saw.. I tune it.. while many people think these things are set up at the factory.. and maybe most are? but.. things get missed in factories too.. shift change..person on a line going through personal problems at home and don't have their mind on their work.. whatever the case.. I always check out and tune a saw before I use it.. even if the person before me set it up.. never know if a used saw is being sold.. such as this case.. breaking blades may be the reason the person sold it... because they didn't know any better..