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Yes, they are identified in a couple of ways. The most obvious is the table has a more streamlined look. All the others have a squared off cut to the perimeter. There is a G4 badge on the sides of the upper mechanism and some red trim. You'll know it's a G4 right away.
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6 inches of throat depth.
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Read my post above. Progressive lenses are the answer.
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After cataract surgery in both eyes I had to use readers. I hated carrying them. I was used to wearing glasses so I had some progressive lens made with clear on top half and progressive down from the middle. So I still wear my glasses all he time but no need for readers. I used a lighted magnifier from Harbor Freight with an LED bulb. So far, so good. My biggest thing is wearing a dust mask and having to take it off to drink anything. I'm looking for one with a tube/straw in it for sipping through.
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Following!
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I've considered doing that Jim. Thanks for the thought.
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People these days aren't the brightest candles. Is that Hawk a local seller? He might just not be hovering over his conputer as you or I might.
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I'd be all over that one. Very clean and seems to have all the latest stuff. Go check it out and have 3 $100 bills in your pocket. I had a saw just like that one but sold it because it took up too much space in my small shop. You won't go wrong on that one. Also, $1100 for that Hegner is too much. $800 max.
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Thanks Paul. I've been on their site many times but have never seen any of those videos. I also found out about their multi-tool grinder add-on. Interesting but pricey. I also learned a couple of things on using the Hegner saws.
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This one just came on and I'm very tempted. Less than an hour away. I think I could get it for $200. I checked with the seller and it is a variable speed. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1916795135322222/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A39508d53-7539-4c30-b50c-19d5c1a3bef
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Just to let you know what is out there, here is what I would call a "good deal" at this price. Even though I'd still try to get it for less. It has everything. Large rectangular table, variable speed, front tension release lever, foot switch, and lighted magnifier. The only thing missing is the Quick Clamp that holds the top of the blade. That's a $35 parts plus shipping. Even though this saw is almost 30 years old, it's still hardly broken in. As long as they oiled the two bushings in the upper and lower arms, there's not much else to do. Probably the weakest small part is the link between the motor's flywheel and the lower arm. It has two bearings in it but the material the arm is made of seems to crack with age. It's about a $50 part because you can't buy just the link. Bearings are included. When mine gives up the ghost, I'm going to try to make one out of aluminum.
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Do keep us updated on what you decide. I have 2 EX's and a Hegner with all the updates. I am more confortable using the Ex's but really haven't taken the time to learn the Hegner's quirks. I think my biggest complaint is the tall stand. I don't have a comfortable stool and I don't like standing. I am going to build a lower stand for it in the future. They are a tank and probably the most durable saw on the market. The weak point, to me, would be in the electrical area. Very expensive if a motor or controller fail. BUT they don't fail very often. Good luck.
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You found the best scroll forum on the web.
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Very nice!
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For that problem, I fold a piece of 220 sandpaper in half and slide it between the clamp screws every once in a while just enough to rough them up. Just a bit.
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Exactly why I never went Apple.
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That's Mattias Wandel's software, isn't it? I had forgotten about that one. Thanks.
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Just be aware that with the knobs it's easy to over-tighten them and strip out the threads in the aluminum clamps.
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I would say that they would be great for a serious inlayer type of person. I did some inlay using a regular sized router and a 1/4" flat bottomed bit. I would have been so much easier with one of these and a Dremel. Did you go to Veritas and watch the videos?
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If you got to the Veritas/Lee Valley website, they show it in use. Very nice tool. Pricey but nice.
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Thanks for posting this. I never knew this existed. All I have to do now is collect enough cans and bottles to afford one. At 80 years of age, I better get to collecting.
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Paul, there is a youtube video done by an old guy who made a bunch of additions/alterations to his Ex and that was one of them.
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Sorry about that. Try it again. I fixed it.
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After wading through a bunch of stuff on Amazon, I finally found these. I think they have got to be the same ones. And the price is really cheap. I've got a set on order as we speak. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089YN1PDT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A9HFA7YGVGSKX&th=1
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What Paul said for sure. I did take mine apart far enough to clean the ball bearing and place a dab of wheel bearing grease on it. I tightened it just enough to stay up. But, I don't have anything extra hanging off of mine to add weight. I would advise against doing that.
