Hawk

The arm will stay where you put it until you set it back to 90 degrees. Some folks like to do bowl work, that requires an angled cut. but I would have to say a large chunk of scrolling doesn't require any angle of the cut other than 90 degrees.

Yes I am, I'll try bypassing the foot switch to see if it removes the jerk start. Can't say as I know exactly what a rack and pinion is, but is the same set up as the King and Hawk has if that helps. Oh, believe me, my brain is on over drive on this. I still have a few servos from my R/C Plane days. Thinking about hooking one of those up, I tend to over think things sometimes. But for now I have a 1/2" dowel that I use to reach the pin. Didn't think of that, I may do that for the short term.

He was and is truly an inspiration! Thanks for letting us know.

Had a chance to explore this saw a bit more. The tilt gage has a pin set for 90 degrees, as you can see in the pic it was off a bit, so I did a minor adjustment to the gage and now it's dead on. A couple of more videos. One is the start up, a bit of a "clunk" when the peddle is pressed, not sure how this will play our over time. The other is the pin at the back of the saw, kind of a neat feature as it pops in place when the arm is raised to hold the arm up, only problem is its a bit of a reach (33 inches from the front of the saw) to release. After a month or so I'll do a proper review in the review section. 20241015_142807.mp4 20241015_142917.mp4

Just want to confirm before I order, that would be the 90.300 Pegas Chuck head set for popular saws? Chris

@Denny Knappen, here are a couple of pictures of the blade holders, would any of the Pegas upgrades fit?

Well, I've been on the fence about this saw from Harbour Freight for about a month now. Short back story. I started with a Delta P-20 back in 2000. Loved that saw. Mt daughter wanted it to start her scrolling, so I gave it to her and picked up a Hawk 220VS to replace it. While the Hawk is a great saw, and replacement parts still available, I just couldn't figure out an easy to top feed for fret work. The Delta was a breeze. So I finally pulled the trigger today on the Bauer. Here are a few pics , the video is literally 2 minutes after I put it on the bench and plugged it in. I was amazed the nickel stayed put thru the speed range. Tomorrow I'll really get into this saw, but as of now, I'm impressed 20241014_104926.mp4

SCORE!!!! You're a lucky guy. Congrats on the mags.

In an attempt to not fall into having that issue, I attempt to make only things that interest me or I have a request for. When I have "stuff" accumulating, well that's where the phrase " good looking fire wood" comes from. Cudos to you for getting organized!

I'm with Dave Monk, if, during the cutting or after I finish I don't like the way it came out, it goes in the burn pile, don't need more clutter in the shop.

Excellent work as usual!

Like you I have no more wall space, so like many have said here I donate most of it and every once in a while a co worker will request something. I never charge for anything, I figure if they pay then they can complain, no pay, they can't complain about any aspect of it. But I do go into pretty good detail on what they want and are looking for.

I agree on the not so good for scrolled projects. My plan is some kind of sign, possibly resin fill of something along the lines of an inlay that would "pop" out from the maple.

Welcome, and remember , if you have a question, no matter how "dumb" you may feel it is, I would encourage you to ask. The folks here are extremely helpful, in fact they have helped me tremendously over the years. This site is an invaluable resource for scrollsaw and the enjoyment you will experience.

Thats where they are now, stacked and sticked!

My Daughter and son in law cut down a tree in three yard earlier this spring. They live in southern Ohio. I asked them to set aside a couple of logs for me being a wood holder that I am. Anyhow I picked them up last week and has a chance to run the smaller one thru the bandsaw. I'm not the best at this and my bandsaw is not great either, but I got them closer to project size. I got quite a surprise after the first cut. I'm thinking spalted maple? Now all I need is a planner or drum sander. (Ugh) Anyhow, they need more dry time so I can figure out how I'll get these project ready.

Interesting topic. I've really been hashing this over for the past month. My first "real" scrollsaw was a Delta P-20. Still have it, still running like new 24 years later. My daughter now has it as she expressed an interest in scrolling and wanted the P-20, I actually had her cutting on it back when she was 8 or so. I picked up a Hawk 20" to replace it. After a rew months on the Hawk I can truly saw I miss the Delta. Don't know if it's because I've used it for 20 + years or it's like an old friend. Blade changes were easy, top feeding a breeze and absolutely zero vibration. On the Hawk, for me, top feed is all but impossible, still trying to eliminate the vibration and blade changes are time consuming. So, here I am, wishing I still had the P-20. I've found a few on Facebook Marketplace and seriously considering selling the Hawk to return to what I'm most familiar with. Those of you who own and use a HAWK, does it get better (cutting on it) over time. Do balde/tension changes get easier? And what about top feed, is that even a reality? Chris

WOW! 200 projects, that's amazing. For all the years I've been scrolling I don't think I've gotten half that number, I got me some catchi'n up to do (lol) How long you take to complete a project it strictly up to you, no one else really gets a vote. Work at a pace that's comfortable for you. Heck my current project I've been working on since May, but I only get a few hours a weeks and my work pace is real slow. Enjoy the time at the saw and in your shop, there's no speed requirement or limit! Chris

Welcome back!! Nothing better than getting back to making sawdust again. Looks like you have a nice setup!, I'm guessing somewhere warm as that wouldn't work here in Michigan!, You first cut looks like you haven't forgotten anything.

I was using a #5 - 2 way cut. Funny thing I try to always be aware of how close to the edge of the wood I getting because I know the blade will "pop" out as it exits the wood. I was so tuned into the line I failed to see the wood!

That sounds like it REALLY hurt. Table saws are soooooo much more aggressive. Hope it wasn't to bad

Would you believe that after decades of scrolling I actually ran my finger into the blade (DOH!). I was cutting a piece for an intarsia project I'm working on, was concentrating on the line to such a degree I didn't see my finger heading for the blade. I sure realized it when my finger hit the blade! Good thing I still have decent reflexes even at my age (lol.)

I know the pain!, at one time I had a wood stove in my shop for heat in the winter. Many projects went in there, quite a learning curve. I used to tell people that I make good looking fire wood!. Not so much anymore. When I make frames these days I cut the tops together and the sides together. Stack cut them. Getting better results this way. Good luck going forward.

I see a keyed chuck, does it also use the flat pads I see in the pic?

Well, only one way to find out. Besides, it's really up to you if it works or not. I'd say give it a try and see what you get. That's half the fun of this hobby! Chris