OCtoolguy

I guess I had better read further on the listing.

Jim, it's YOUR stand and if you want to cut it down, go for it. Just do it in a way that you can still bolt it down as the Hegner are tempermental about that. Even tightening the 3 bolts that hold the saw to the stand can alter the way it runs.

You can't tell much from a head shot. And that was taken about 12 years ago. I've put a few pounds on since the pandemic hit. I've been 6' 2" since I was in the 6th grade.

At least I know most folks monitor this forum on a regular basis. I've got a Inkscape question to ask. I'm trying to figure out why my printer doesn't print things at the same size as I draw them in Inkscape. I'm trying to print some circles at 4.5" diameter and when they print, they are about 1/16" small. They are coming out at 4 7/16" diameter. The project that I'm working on has to have the patterns correct or it throws everything off. I'm using an engineer's 3 sided scale for measuring so I'm fairly sure it's accurate. Can anybody shed light on this? I'd sure love to know what I'm doing wrong. If anything. My printer is a Brother all-in-one color laser printer and it is usually very accurate.

They are supposed to be tanks and pretty well made. But before I'd buy one, I'd take a good hard look at the Hegner saws because of the difference in how they change speeds. The PS Woods saws still use a belt/pulley system and the Hegners are controlled with a rheostat electronically. But with that said, before I'd buy either of them, I'd be searching for used saws and or take a look at the Hawks as they are the same type of mechanism. They are all great saws but expensive. I'm a firm believer in buying used when I can. As the old saying goes, let the first buyer take the hit. A car drops a huge amount as soon as it hits the street. In normal times that is. Right now, used cars are escalating in value.

Reading this makes me sad knowing that Brad is gone too. Between Brad and Les Grenz (Rockytime) I've lost a couple of great friends. So sad!

Dave, I think I'm going to treat myself to one of these but I think I'll get the one with the back rest. What say you? I'm 6' 2", 230 lbs and my lower back gives me fits from time to time.

I was wondering the same thing. I think they are food safe.

I wonder where a person might find a mask? lol

There are definitely some pros to living in the country. We have way too many folks running around here with drug habits that need to be fed so they have homed in on stealing catalytic converters. And of course, anything else that's laying around. So far they have stayed out of our park but I know it's just a matter of time until they find the easy pickings that are here. Sad. And when they get caught, our DA's won't prosecute them. In fact, now they get out free with no bail.

I'd like to have a sign on my shop but living where I do I hesitate to advertise what's inside. Too many tweakers in the area.

I agree. I bought mine some years ago and since then have replaced the bulb with an L.E.D. bulb so I've got about $75 invested in it now.

Yes it does Kevin. The blade's kerf enters into the equation. I was using a #5 Pegas MGT and if I recall I was at about 4.5 degrees. I had to change it just a smidgeon for the bottom cut. It's been long enough now that I just can't recall all the details. If I make another one, I'll have to go through all the experimental cuts to find out what angle. Bowls are fun to make. This one came out a bit longer and narrower than I had liked so the next one I'll alter the pattern some and make it a bit wider. I'll leave the length alone.

If I'm understanding your question, yes. What you will be doing is cutting concentric circles or elipses from a flat board. You have to experiment a bit to find just the right amount to angle your saw table. For 1/2" material you're going to be roughly 5 degrees. Once you have all the rings cut, turn them all over and start stacking them one atop the latter until you get to the last piece which becomes the bottom of the bowl once it's all stacked and glued. Once you're done with that, the sanding (the no fun part) begins. As mentioned you will be drilling an entry hole for each ring at the same angle as the table tilt for the blade entry hole. Try to use a drill bit as tiny as possible just enough for the blade to pass through. Those holes will leave a line that will have to be sanded off so place the lines all in a row or you'll be having to sand them all in different areas. I usually try to put them on one of the ends if the bowl is oval, on a corner of square or whatever. If it's round just line them all up. Here is a pic of one I made that was cut all from 3/4" stock except the bottom. It was 1/2" because of the inlay. Bowls are fun. There are lots of videos on youtube too.

There are many things to know and check on Hawks. I think $400 is too much. When someone posts pics and does nothing to spiff up their saw I figure they don't really care if they sell it or not and probably maintained it the same way. The first thing I'd want to see is the ser. number plate. Which blade clamps does it have, which motor? Need more info. I bought a like new 226 Ultra in mint condition for $250. Where are you and the saw located?

It's on the mid 50's here and even that's too cool for me. I forgot about living in Colorado at 8500 ft. Brrrrrr!

You guys are lucky. I've spent the last week recovering 7 chairs. Our 6 dining chairs and an arm chair that my Mother gave us. I sort of learned another calling. Not as much fun as scrolling though.

Happy new year to all. It HAS to be better. Be safe everybody.

I think the last couple of issues are still in plastic. Lol. Time to get back to reading. Something besides "legal thrillers" that is.

Thanks Rolf. I'll dig it out. I've got all the mags but I'm behind on reading them.

Rolf, what size is the starting block for that egret? I'd like to get the pattern too.

I look at the tables that most of you folks have on your Excalibur/Pegas saws and I'm amazed at the condition of the paint on them. I have two Ex saws from the green vintage and neither of them have any scratches like I've seen here. Are you folks doing that much more cutting that I am? I just can't believe what great shape mine are in compared to yours.

I'd be interested in that info also.

Travis, most of us like them. Keep them going. And try to find the light bulbs. They were fun.

I wouldn't buy them at that price. I have tried them but wasn't impressed. I have a bunch of them that came with the first used EX that I bought. When yhey are gone, unless I change my opinion of them, I won't be buying more.