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Certainly turned out pretty. I am sure you will get it working eventually. I keep saying I will get mine working... yet you do have me concerned. I have man-up get mine together and see what happens.. Hope mine looks at least as nice as yours. Yep I have enjoyed our conversations. We will keep them going.

Neat. I was just reading on another forum, a post by Carol Rathman. She have been experimenting with this type of bowl and will have an article in one of the future magazine about it, I believe.

Well I have to agree with a lot of what you say, I do not doubt that the Hawk will last longer, I would love to give one a try. I also know my Hegner will out last me and whoever inherits it and maybe their children. But I do feel the Ex, will also out last a DeWalt. At least I read of far more problems with the DeWalt than I heard of about the the Ex's. I have owned both, I sold the Dewalt after I had it a couple year because I read of so many problems I had heard of and mine was starting to deteriorate. Make noises, losing tension. I had my Ex longer with no problems what so ever and I used it far more than I did the DeWalt. And a person should be able to expect that, the Ex cost a lot more than the Dewalt did. And I certainly would expect a Hawk to be better made than a Seyco or Ex. They are another step up. But I do not think they are that much smoother running. (keep in mind, I have never even sat at one) my Ex was a fine, fine running machine . The Hawk is a little more manual as far as changing blades, as is my Hegner. But the Hawk is also around 1/3 more.... $929 for the Seyco verses $1400+ $150 shipping for the Hawk. I am 73, do I really want to spend that much more just to have a saw that out lives me. I think my Ex, taken good care of would out live me, maybe a DeWalt also,,,, darn that is depressing,,, time for another wine. The Ex and hopefully the Seyco are easier to use when it comes to delicate fret work, I know this for a fact. You can not convince me otherwise. That is what I do most and probably always will do most. When I do heavier cuts, compound cutting, thick wood, I sit in front of the Hegner. Well not entirely true I do a lot of Fret work on my Hegner also. I usually have one blade in the Heg and another in the Ex and I switch back and forth. Less blade changes that way. But I rattle on. I enjoy the discussion, please do not be offended by what I write. It is just a discussion. I will not get into the discussion about American made verses foreign made. That is a whole neither argument, that could go on forever. I do know the world is very small anymore and we have to step up to that.... Okay this is just all my opinion which is worth you know what. I sold my Ex, yesterday, not sure why other than I like to change saws like I use to like to change cars. I have my name in for a Seyco. Not positive I will follow through with it, may wait a while, may just get by with one saw, my Hegner. Who knows.

Yep, the little devils are fun to cut. Finished the second one today. These are 1/2" thick and the stand up pretty well. 3/4" would be more stable.

Not sure my post above is readable, after I clicked post, it looked very funny. Anyway on their home page is says "plus FREE SHIPPING" To reserve one you click on the add and scroll down and there is a little contact form to fill out or a number you can call to get on the list. The "Wishlist" doesn't do it. But if it did the only thing needed to register is an email address and a password...

"plus FREE SHIPPING" To reserve one you click on the add and scroll down and there is a little contact form to fill out or a number you can call to get on the list. The "Wishlist" doesn't do it. But if it did the only thing needed to register is an email address and a password...

If the new Seyco is as good as my Ex, I guess I have no problem with that. The Ex was never made in America. least that is my understanding, it was made in Canada to begin with (?) I am thinking of getting a Seyco. Not totally sure yet. My Hegner was made in Germany, and it is a great saw. I really wish there were some shows in the North West that the vendors came to so I could get a good look at the saws and get a real feel for them. But I don't know of any. I would love to sit at a new Bushton Hawk and a new Seyco Saw and see which one fits me better..

Well if you reserve a Seyco right how the special price includes shipping.

Ya that was terrible, had to break out some wine to survive. Travis, I hope you know how important you are to a bunch of people. No pressure.......

That is a great portrait. Very well done and a very nice looking couple.

Ron, glad you are doing better and I hope you continue to mend. That had to be scary. You will certainly be in my thoughts.

Haven't got a clue! Now I have to keep watching to find out.

A cutting to really be proud of.

I have followed Iggy's posts about his animal puzzles for some time, not because I was interested necessarily in making puzzles, but because I respected how he had found his niche and has really appeared to have made a success of it. I really like his enthusiasm. After reading one of his posts the other day, I noticed in his signature was his web address. So I visited it. Very impressive. I did not know he sold patterns also. Well I have a 6 year old grandson, I like to make things for him and he seems to enjoy and appreciate it so why not. I ordered some of the pattern, very reasonable priced I may add. Last night I cut one and must say I really enjoyed myself. I left it out for my wife to see when she got home, and I was not sure I was going to get it back from her. This is the lion. I have a giraffe and an elephant and 3 dinosaurs left to cut. The lion is just a piece of scrap plywood from the garbage pile. Better wood will be used in the future. So thanks Iggy for making this available. You have certainly added to my scrolling enjoyment.

When I first saw the video by Steve Good I thought that is what he did. The problem is it makes it a very expensive knob, twice+ what one that Steve actually used and to my knowledge no adjustments required. I have the Hegner knob on my Hegner, and would not be without it. Worth every penny, but it includes the clamp, hence, the cost. And it is steel on steel. I just say, steel on aluminum, doable, but be aware and be careful. I'm wondering, Chriatian, does the Marcus clamps have a the screw with the removable/replaceable tips?

Welcome to the forum. I am told my ancestors are from Scotland. I hope it is true. Glad to have you join us.

Recently "Old Dust" posted a thread about compound cutting. I have made a few mini bird houses and really enjoyed it but Old Dust's thread renewed my interest. I remembered a book I purchased several years ago, filed it away and forgot about it. This morning I dug it out and I am curious if anyone is familiar with it and this type of compound cutting? I have not tried it. As I understand these, you cut them with the patterns provided, and when done you look at one side of piece and you see one thing, turn it and you see another. I have never seen any that have been cut other than the pictures in the book.

What a great piece. Beautiful job!

I have always tried to take care with the clamps on the DeWalt I use to have, and the Excalibur I now have. I take the screws out about once a month. Clean the screws and the threads in the clamp, I use a pipe cleaner and some DA to clean the clamp threads and the inside of the slot in the clamps. Then I put a little "Anti-seize" on the screws before screwing them back in. So far so good. One of the great things about the Hegner, no aluminum clamps. I wish the other saw makers would spend a couple cents more and use steal clamps. Maybe there is another reason they don't. Something in the making/machining process? I would not add these knobs, I don't think, because I get along just fine with the ones that came on the Ex. However, others may really like it.

sure!

Looks nice. I agree it would be difficult on a scroll saw. I would have headed to a table saw. Pretty choice of woods.

very nice scrolling and I certainly would not call the pyrographics attempts, they are successes for sure. I love the ones you did.

Yes sir right where it belongs. Great one.

Very nice scrolling, Denny. I love the pattern.

Well there are no Seyco saw users yet, but should be pretty soon. Those that watched Steve Good's video on YouTube, reviewing the new Seyco saw may have noticed the nice knob he had on the upper clamp. He mentions it in the video, however I don't think he tells where to get one. The question was asked of him on his forum and he answered: "Those knobs are made by a gentleman down in Georgia by the name of Marcus Bailey. You can reach him at 404-274-2532. He prefers calls but his email is [email protected]. He may be a little slow answering the email so be patient. They are $15 each and there are two sizes. I prefer the larger knob but the smaller one does give more distance between your fingers and the wood." I have a knob on my Hegner that looks like it and it is a great knob. I thought he was using a Hegner which would have made it a very expensive knob, being that you have to buy the Hegner one with a clamp. Anyway, just thought some Ex owners may be interested. I don't know if he makes them for other saws. But he very well might.