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Yes the foot pads are located just outside the metal base and you are more than welcome. One more thing I forgot to mention I bring the nyloc nuts on the mounting bolts just snug not tight as to allow the rubber pads to absorb vibration.

I have my Hegner mounted on a mobile base. I don't have a picture to show you on this computer but I'll try and explain the base. The base is made of 3/4 inch plywood with two 2" fixed casters on the front and one 3" swivel lockable caster on the rear. The Hegner saw base is mounted to the plywood with rubber pads in between and carriage bolts. I have raised foot pads on both sides with a foot switch mounted on the right one. The base is triangular shaped as to conform to the steel Hegner base. With feet placed on the foot pads vibration in minimal.

Oh for crying out loud Paul just lightly sand the perimeter and apply some wipe on darkening poly stain. Really it just might work!! But if it doesn't don't blame me it's just a suggestion. LOL

Paul nice save on the flower petal. Just curious, I wonder if you were to darken the perimeter the No. 2 boo boo would not even be noticeable. Like others have said you are to hard on yourself but I would be the same way. LOL

I guess I don't understand the question. Do you mean how long it should take to make the cuts?

I have cut several of Charles's Native American patterns. He is a terrifically talented pattern designer. I wish I had just a little of his artistic ability.

Wow, I am kind of surprised some of the older members here don't seem to use the holddown. It is probably true that they are provided mostly for liability reasons but I do find them useful for some projects especially with thicker materials. I have arthritis in my hands and find the hold down really helps with pain and fatigue. I don't use it often but it is right there when I need it. At least on my Hegner the hold down can be positioned up out of the way so it doesn't interfere when not in use.

The saw looks quite similar to the Wilton No. 8201 I bought last fall for $300. which was made by the same parent company. The table looks identical. Yes there is a split in the frame you can see the bolt it is below and to the right of the switch. A riser kit could be installed but I would be reluctant to do so as it is a 3/4hp model. As far as a fence many options are available.

Depending what type of project you are cutting you can accomplish a similar result by cutting 3/4" off the bottom of the blade reinstall and readjust the tension. Not recommended for cutting where a perfectly perpendicular cut is required like for puzzles for example. I had a situation one time where I had some blades breaking off almost immediately about 1/4 - 3/8 inch from the end of the blade. I decided to try putting one back in the clamp and adjust the tension and try again and it worked great for the type of cutting I was doing.

Until you get your tension lever freed up you could walk the belts off the pulleys and take them to an auto parts store. Sometimes they can match your belt size exactly.

Hi Charlie, I made the moving the upper arm stop modification on my Hegner after the warranty expired. I would advise anyone contemplating making permanent modifications to their scroll saws to not do them until their warranty expires. That being said I have no regrets on the ones I have made. I haven't a clue why Hegner decided to put the upper arm stop in it's present location other than its relationship to the holddown and its present hardware location which I also modified. All I can tell you is with the upper arm stop modification I made it is much easier to thread blades through the work piece especially on large fretwork.

I have already made most of the changes I would like on my Hegner. The one change I would still like to make is to the blade clamps so I could top feed. I have determined that I would have to alter the upper and lower arms to accomplish this which I'm not willing to do.

Yep, been there done that several times. That is what is commonly referred to as designer firewood. Just think of it as your practice piece and now you are ready to cut it for real. LOL

One way to increase the viewing angle on thicker stock is to spray the cuts the same color as the backer before removing the pattern. Your portrait turned out great. Thanks for showing us.

I have used all of the methods mentioned. I also turned an old Sonicare electric toothbrush into a small detail sander.

Nice gift Rolf I wonder where the Mrs. got that idea? LOL Looking forward to seeing what projects you use it for.

Yeah cutting 1 piece of 1/8" BB Pegas blades might be hard to control. Like has been suggested a stack will help with the aggression of the Pegas blade. What also will help is make sure the blade has reverse teeth. Your piece did turn out real well thanks for showing us.

I would like to also wish all my friends here a safe Merry Christmas and Happy New year.

Your lifter looks great Tom thanks for showing us.

There really is no need to wonder John because it is the engineers and the bean counters. There must be some Dewalt owners that feel a lift arm is useful otherwise there wouldn't be models on the market like the Jim Dandy lifter. Just like I have stated in other posts once a scroll saw is on the market the manufacturers just can't seem to admit any issue and then there are the beans counters. Oh and by the way I have never test drove a Hawk but they would probably be my choice for a new saw.

That is an interesting concept. Just wondering are you making contact with the washer on the side of the pipe if so is the washer rubber or some other material? It sure wouldn't be cost prohibitive. Just kidding thanks for showing us. I will be sure to follow this thread.

I can't speak to Olsen blades they are marketing now I haven't bought any in probably 20 years. What I can tell you is the Pegas MG blades seem to be more aggressive then the Flying Dutchman blades I have been using for quite some time. From what I read here some really like the Olson Mach but there are many others that really like the Pegas MG. I have used the Pegas MG blades and really like them for thicker wood like 1" thick and up.

The author of this thread wants to know which scroll saw he should buy. I know I will get glorious feedback from members of the Hegner Cult about how they just love their saws so I will expect it. Some of you might think I'm just and old crank and that is probably true but I am still allowed to express my opinion I think. The first thing I will tell anyone willing to listen is Hegner is probably the most dependable reliable scroll saw on the market. Now why shouldn't it be as it is also one of the most expensive saws on the market? If you are willing to pay North of 16 or 17 hundred dollars for a scroll saw that doesn't contain many of the more desirable user friendly features of much less expensive brands go for it. I bought mine used for much less and it has served me well but knowing what I know now it would be a cold day in hell before I would spent the going price for a new one . Unless or until Hegner incorporates some of the more desirable features like a larger table, both top and bottom feed, more upper arm clearance. and lower blade clamps that can't fall on the floor they don't get my vote. Hegner could incorporate these features and still make a good profit. I don't believe its about the money maybe they just think they know it all and take it or leave it. Just my not so humble opinion and I'm sticking to it. LOL

This is a very interesting discussion and I would like to add my two cents. I think the biggest reason we as scrollers have issues of one kind or another is because the manufacturers don't seem to care about making a better or more user friendly product. It appears they think they know it all and don't really care what we think of their products. When was the last time you got a request from a scroll saw manufacturer for your feedback on how they could improve their product? It seems to me once the product is on the market they can't handle the fact they might have screwed something up and God forbid they correct it. Gee they might have to announce a recall. LOL Look how long it took Hegner to acknowledge that the saw dust created on their saws should not be blown into the operators face. Boy that was a real expensive improvement that only took about 30 years to address and correct. The bottom line is if we want any of our scroll saws improved I guess we have to do it ourselves when possible. JMHO

Les, you are a lucky dog! I can see some beautiful projects in that pile. Congrats, and thanks for making us envious. Just kidding have fun with your new treasures.