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  1. OCtoolguy
    My "confused" reaction wasn't that I'm confused it was just to denote that it was a question awaiting an answer.
  2. OCtoolguy
    Most of what I make would not look good made of plywood. But these were made of bb.
  3. OCtoolguy
    Ever since the war broke out in Ukraine the Baltic countries have been in turmoil so we're lucky to be getting any wood at. Supplies have dwindled to a fraction of what they were. Time heals all.
  4. OCtoolguy
    I was looking at the many accessories that should fit that router. Lot's of neat stuff. I never thought about checking the power needs on it. I hope it's 110 a.c.
  5. OCtoolguy
    Will do. And thanks again. I have been surfing their website and found way too many things to buy. I hate buying from off shore but at these prices, it's tough not to.
  6. OCtoolguy
    When I did mine, I ran into the same problem as you so I took all 3 bolts out and ran the saw on low and turned the motor in both directions until I got it to the best spot. That's how I know about it making the knocking noise if you go too far. No damage was done and I got mine (both saws) tuned to the optimal setting. I used the foot pedal to run the saw while holding the motor in both hands to keep it stable.
  7. OCtoolguy
    Hey Scott, nice to hear from you. I do follow you on your FB site. It looks like you're truly taking this scroll saw/puzzle thing seriously. LOL. Great display and nice product selection. You should do very well once you get back in the groove.
  8. OCtoolguy
    I buy from them too and have never had a bad piece of wood. Something's fishy. Maybe it was slipped in as a backer to protect the wood in shipment.
  9. OCtoolguy
    Thanks Bob. I did as you said and got it for $20. Free shipping even. Wow! Can't beat a deal like that.
  10. OCtoolguy
    Where? I went to the temu website.
  11. OCtoolguy
    You did good. I just went and checked it out and it's $50 now.
  12. OCtoolguy
    Have you tried rotating, adjusting the motor? I recall that when I adjusted mine to ease the aggressiveness that when I took it too far, it did start a banging until I backed it off. Maybe you need to try adjusting yours. Just a guess. When something suddenly starts banging, it usually means that something broke. If you have removed the side cover on your saw and verified that nothing appears to have broken, it will have to come apart. You've inspected the mechanisms on the front of the saw but it could still be a broken bolt or screw in the rear where it connects to the motor. That's what it sounds like to me. Good luck and please inform us of what you find.
  13. OCtoolguy
    But I did like how my Hawk ran and cut. I hated to part with it. The 220 will be 6 inches shorter footprint and would fit much better. And heck, I enjoy the search.
  14. OCtoolguy
    Dang! Now you two have got me wanting another Hawk. I had the 226 VS Ultra but it was too big for my shop. So I'll have to start a search for a good used 220 VS and see how it works. I do see them all the time for under $300 so I might have to sell of an Ex to make room and find the money. Wouldn't that be neat? I'll be like Kevin and have one of each.
  15. OCtoolguy
    I guess because they use bushings rather than bearings. And, oil is cheap. So why not?
  16. OCtoolguy
    A couple of things here J.T. I never said anything about going crazy on oiling. I was told at some point, maybe in the owner's manual, that it was wise to drop a couple of drops of light oil on the upper and lower arm bushings after every 10 hours of use. Seems fair to me. As to the second thing, I'd be interested, with your way of thinking, just how often you change the oil in your car. If you have never done that, as your saw, I'm truly amazed that it is still running.
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    I am only going on the fact that he seems to be a collector and seller of recon machines and has been in touch with Hegner for much of his info. Who knows? Maybe he's all wet but I'd be inclined to believe what he has said. As for Facebook, it is what you let it be. There are very good scrollsaw and woodworking groups there. Stay away from the political and controversial posts. Choose your friends wisely. It's still a great source of info if you can just sort out the B.S. from the good stuff.
  18. OCtoolguy
    Not if they are Pegas.
  19. OCtoolguy
    Have you ever noticed, these things always happen before, during or just after a holiday? ALWAYS!
  20. OCtoolguy
    Mine has a quick-release lever. Love it.
  21. OCtoolguy
    @Bill WIlson, did you fix your saw? I've been waiting to hear.
  22. OCtoolguy
    Yes, I picked up on that too. I've been trying to make sure I oil mine after every 10 hours but now I'll do it at each use.
  23. OCtoolguy
    You're missing a lot of great stuff. You just have to know how to navigate.
  24. OCtoolguy
    Exactly my feelings too. It costs nothing to release the tension. The springs on a car begin to sag after having the weight sitting on them year in and year out. Paul, take the time to go to this Facebook site and do some reading. There is a lot of info on how to maintain and adjust all the stuff on the Hegners. I was aware of some of it but not all. Very interesting.
  25. OCtoolguy
    The subject of releasing the tension on your saws when they are not being used has been talked about here a couple of times. I'm of the school that thinks releasing tension is a good idea. Anyway, after perusing the new Facebook site "A Saw Subject" and reading a lot of great info on Hegner saws, I ran across this so I'm posting the picture and the accompanying comment. This may concern only Hegner saws but I think it could relate to most saws. Any of you folks who are using Hegner saws, you might pay heed to this. Also, there is a ton of great info on that site on all the different Hegner saws over the years and what to look for if you are buying a used one.
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