Iggy, wish we lived close, I let you try my Seyco. I think the "Excalibur" level of saw, Seyco or Excelsior 21, etc., maybe the King (I still have reservation on that one, but, I could be wrong) are better, longer lasting saws than the DeWalt. You tried a Hawk, and I am sorry it didn't work out, but to go back to wearing out DeWalts, dealing with there weak service centers, and all that hassle, seems counter productive to me. Not criticizing the DeWalt, I owned one, but I went to Excalibur and the like (now Seyco) and you would not get me back to a DeWalt. I got to say, the DeWalt followers are loyal, no matter how many times they have to return it, wait x number of weeks to get sorta fixed or a replacement, they think they are being treated great..... Okay no one likes me anymore. Sorry if I stepped on toes, but it does amaze how loyal the DeWalt owners are. I like to hear from an Ex type owner that went back to a DeWalt.... There may be some that I do not know about. Just my opinion,,, not worth much, but if I was in a business, depending on a scroll saw........ just saying.