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And just for the sake of conversation, the Hegner that I bought/sold was a great saw. It was well worth what I sold it for. Had it not had the speed problem, and it may have been my own problem, it would still be living in my shop and the Dewalt would have been gone.
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No problem Dick. It is strange the way we all have the right intentions in mind when we put fingers to keys and write our thoughts. For some reason, the way they come out sometimes just doesn't work the way we wanted. I take all the comments here with a grain or two of salt because I know there have been times I've written something and when I read it later, I find that it really didn't convey my thought accurately. I appreciate any and all input from all the great folks here on this forum. Even though I've been hanging around for 4 years and I am still a relative newbie to the craft of scrolling, I think I have picked up a lot of great info and have put it to good use. So, keep your thoughts coming. Someday, I'm going to drop in on you over there in Casa Grande.
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2 hobbies.
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Oh no you wouldn't. I only buy when the price is right. I will never pay more than $300 for any saw.
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Well, I guess I just can't pass up a deal. I know I'm nuts. My wife does too. This one came up, it was close by so I went for it. After reading all about the Hawks, I just wanted to give one a try. Now I think I have 2 of the top 3 saws. I will be watching for another Hegner. The best part is, I never lose money on them. To me, it's just another hobby.
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Thanks for you input here JT. To answer your question, I have very little space in my shop. I have an office chair that I use for my EX and I also have the tall shop chair that I bought a few years ago from Northwest tool. The seat on it is too small for my big butt. And, to have two chairs in my shop is just too crowded. In the end, I may not do anything but at this point, I'm on a fact finding venture. I will have to come up with something though. I may end up putting the Hawk outside on my driveway where I have room. I hate to do that but it is an option. Time will tell. I'm not going to rush in with an oxy/acetylene torch and start cutting. That won't happen. First I have to figure out if I'm going to "love' this saw. So far, I like it. It will grow on me, I'm sure. Maybe!
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That Hegner that I had shook like a "dog.." well you get the idea. Anyway, on the plywood floor of my shop, there was just too much spring in the wood. Once I put a piece of carpet under it, most of the vibration went away. If it hadn't have been for the speed problem, I'd have kept that saw. I hated to get rid of it but I know there will be another down the road.
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Paul, I knew that. You are the chucklehead in this group. And I love ya for it. I was just answering your question. Keep up the humor. We all need it. Some more than others.
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Paul, the only reason I limited it to Hawk owners is because there was a thread here a while back that dealt with vibration on Hawks and the legs/position came into play. Something about letting saw settle prior to tightening the leg bolts. And then there was the suggestion to put a 100# sack of sand or concrete or rice or whatever you might have a 100#sack of lying around, on or under the saw to stabilize it. So, with that in mind, I thought it might be important. Right now, I have my saw sitting on the thick rubber matting that I bought at Harbor Freight. The weight of the saw has pretty well smashed that rubber down to the plywood floor under it. After seeing how Les has mounted his saw on two sets of wheels, I got to thinking that maybe it's not all that important to "splay" the legs out.
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Ok, now I understand. It's really weird the way a human mind works. I never would have put that together.
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Of all the Hawk users here on SSV, are any of you folks using something other than the factory legs for your saw? I am thinking of taking my saw and putting it on a home-made heavy wood stand. I'd appreciate any feedback on this. Thanks.
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Thankx and welcome to The Village aj. This is a great place to hang out.
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Kevin, what is it on those "newer" saws that allows them to be top or bottom feeders? I have the blade clamps that have the roll pin in them and are supposed to be inserted into a hole in the support bar to change blades. But, if you don't overly tighten them, I think a person could loosen the bottom blade holder and feed from the top. Is there a different blade clamp that is newer/better that will fit my saw? Mine was made in 2001 according to Nilus. The guy I bought it from said he thinks his wife bought it in 05 but wasn't 100% sure.
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Roly, I'm not sure what you mean. Can you explain? "Big leather glove"?
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I also think that the location I have it in, in my tiny shop, may have something to do with it. I am cramped in a corner so it feels "weird" to me to be back in a corner perched on a tall stool with my foot waaaay down on the floor. I'll fix all of that. Some way, somehow.
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You could put your chin on the table.
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My only complaint, at this point, why is it so tall? Why not have a couple of lower position options? A few extra holes in the legs is all it would have taken. I may build a wood stand for it since leg position seems to be so critical with these saws. I am not comfortable sitting so high. It makes using a foot switch not easy. I'm 6' 1" with long legs too.
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Thanks Dick. My problem, I don't have room for it. If it turns out that I don't like the Hawk, I'll sell it and buy pegas.
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Modified Dust Collection for Pegas Saw
OCtoolguy replied to Iguanadon's topic in General Scroll Sawing
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Modified Dust Collection for Pegas Saw
OCtoolguy replied to Iguanadon's topic in General Scroll Sawing
I've said it before and I'll say it again. A good share of the college-educated folks that I have known in my lifetime can't tie their own shoes. -
I'm still confused. What are you cleaning
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What are you steam cleaning? Working on a car?
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Yes, that and letting the saw do its work at its own pace. Sometimes very slowly.
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It looks like you are doing fine. Practice will go a long way toward perfection. Better wood, the correct blade and patience. From what I have garnered, a skip tooth blade with no reverse teeth is what is needed. Something in the #5 to #7 range for thick wood. I'm going to give these a try once I get done making baskets for everybody my wife knows.
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Ya think? I'll take a couple of pics later today. I'm busy doing my wifely duties right now. Vacuuming etc.
