OCtoolguy

If I was still working for wages, I'd have to agree but since I'm not, well like I said above. Every dollar helps.

It's funny though, if it had been $39.95, I might have gone for it. I just thought it was overpriced. Probably only cost them a couple of bucks to produce.

I guess I'm just a cheapskate. I looked at it and thought $50 for that? So, I made my own with some PVC and a few other pieces. My system works great. I'm going to make something similar for my EX. I guess it is just me but I can't spend money on something that I can make myself. That and the fact that now, I'm on a fixed income and have to watch every dollar.

A used scanner should be easy to find. Most printers now include a scanner so folks have sold off their stand alone units. Do you have any kind of a site like our "craigslist"? I find everything I want on there.

Have searched out a source in the U.K.? I would think they would have to be cheaper and more accessible in your own country. Try searching under the name Niqua or something like that.

I don't have a Hawk but to me what you are describing sounds like what others have suggested. Try going in and re-adjusting the blade clamp anchor screws. The ones that the blade butts up against when you clamp the blade with the clamp screws. It sounds like one of them, or possibly both of them have moved. I don't know how others do it but, I have a shirt pocket steel ruler. I back the anchor screws out far enough that I can put that ruler in and run the clamp screws up to it so it is clamped in place. I then run the anchor screws in until they touch the back side of the ruler. Once I've done that, I back the clamp screw out about a half turn. That will release the rule. Then run the anchor screw in a half turn. Once I've done that, I put a blade in and check for square. If it needs to be adjusted one way or the other at least you have established a starting point. By doing it this way, you should also be able to see how much difference there is between the upper and lower arms. Now, keep in mind that I'm a novice at this and I might be all wet but so far, this has worked for me on both my Dewalt and Excalibur saws. I know that the Hawks have a different system but it should still be somewhat the same. I hope this works out for you JT.

And if you think about it, so do lawyers and doctors. Just practicing.

I guess I gotta get me some of those.

The fun for me is the challenge of learning new techniques. Right now, I'm learning to do compound cutting. I have a plan for a votive holder/candy bowl type thing that requires cutting 8 side pieces that are compound cuts. I practiced in some very hard scrap wood and now, I finally cut out the pieces today to get started on it. The compound pieces are red cedar and the other parts are walnut and red cedar. Should be fun. But, my point, and there really is one, as I was practicing the other day, I realized how intense I was and my jaws were very tight. I had to physically sit back, stretch my neck and shoulders and I rubbed my cheeks and jaw muscles. I had no idea how tied up I was and I was really concentrating on my cutting. This hobby is about way more than just cutting stuff out. It's an art form and I want to be as good at as you folks all are. There, I made my point.

I'M Going to set my sights on a Hawk now Kevin. But, not until I find a deal like you did. I'm going to be studying all the Hawk specs so I can go in armed with knowledge. I'm not adverse to one of the older ones with the pulley/belt system either. I would need to know what models and dates to watch for so I don't get something too old.

I just bought the saw as far as I know. The seller contacted me and said he is selling it cheap because of the throat plate being gone. He says it runs. I didn't get into the blade clamps. I guess I should have. I'll email him back and ask. Thanks Stoney.

I was thinking that if I buy this saw and I don't care for it, I should make a buck or two on it. I just love tinkering with stuff to make it work right. I guess that's what made me sell the Hegner. I couldn't make it work the way I thought it should without spending a ton of money. Now, someone else can mess with it.

I figured that for $30 how wrong could I go. I already wrote the seller and told them that I'd take the saw as long as it runs. The plate that is missing in the pics is not a problem either. I can either make one or spent another $10 for the factory plate. Thanks to you fellers for the comeback.

I seem to remember reading about these saws somewhere and the general consensus was that they were pretty good. Should I take a gamble and buy this one? It's only about 15 minutes from me. https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/tls/d/delta-variable-speed-scroll/6714833756.html

Does your hubby make sawdust too? It does make a difference. One side never would see the other side's view of things.

Yes, the router is the one tool that I am still more or less afraid of. Not that I haven't used mine but as you said, anything can go wrong at any time.

Just remember, the first child can come at any time. All the rest take 9 months.

Not bad Les. It sure beats slamming your head against the wall trying to figure out what makes the printer tick.

The should still fit. The 18 only refers to the capacity of what can be cut. The mechanism should be the same. Don't quote me on that but I'll bet they will fit.

You will be VERY happy.

And you are probably correct Bill. For new users, I strongly recommend using the guards. But, for us old codgers, Les included, I think it would be more dangerous for us to try to get used to using that stuff now. I am not scared of my saw but I have a huge amount of respect for what it can do in an instant.

I fully understand what Bill said but, like you, my first table saw, bought used, was a 12" commercial Craftsman. It had been used by a home builder. He had tossed both items also. I learned to work without either and I also learned RESPECT for my saw. I have seen what it can do. My neighbor used both on his saw and still managed to nip the ends off 3 of his fingers. I take guards off of every too I have that came with them. I also figure out a way around trigger locks. Sorry Bill, but that's just the way it is for me. And now I see I'm not alone.

I'll just bet, from my own personal experience, that she has forgotten completely all the other tasks that she has asked you to do since her request to make new cabinets. And on that note, let me bring up something that has stuck in my craw for many, many years. My wife, bless her, asked me to make something for her kitchen one time. It required me walking back and forth from the garage into our home to get measurements and so on. The garage was connected to the house so there was no going outdoors. Anyway, she came down on me for "tracking" all that darned sawdust into her clean kitchen. That really ticked me off and I have never forgotten it. So, now when she asks me to make or do something that might require me to walk into the house, I tell her right up front that I will have to "track" dirt in because I'm not able to walk about it. Have any of you guys had any similar experiences? My wife is a "clean freak" and can't stand anything dusty, dirty or out of place. Sort of maddening at times.

I am somewhat ambidextrous so I am able to use my fence from either side. But, my preference is having the fence to the right side of the blade. My saw is a left tilt so the blade tilts away from the fence. I always try to keep the fence adjusted as you said and it has always worked out. The one thing that I do that many others don't do is.....I removed the guard(s). I don't believe in guards. I think folks put too much faith in them. Without a guard, I MUST think about what I'm doing and pay close attention. I also don't use the riving knife because it's a pain in the rear end. It would be really nice if the mfgrs. would make a riving knife that just snaps in place so that it can be easily removed/installed. In my case, it's held in place with two small bolts. So, it remains in the drawer of my toolbox. Along with the guard. Just my way of doing it.

Good luck. Should be no problem.