I think with Hegner it is a matter of building a work horse that has been proven over years. And, not to stereo type, but I guess I will, some of the stubborn German breeding.... I now what you are saying, and it took me a while to be satisfied with the way of doing it. It is now second nature to me and I would give up my Ex (Excalibur, not ex-wife, fortunately I don't have one of those, least not yet) before I would part with my Hegner. It is the confidence I have that my daughter will be scrolling on it long after I am gone. Not so with the Ex, which is a great saw, but it will not out last the Hegner. Also I am and always have been a bottom feeder. See absolutely no reason to change and wouldn't if I did. I see you have a Hegner, now be honest, would you trade it for any other saw on the market,,,,? May be sorry I asked that..