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Newest edition in my recessed cuts, cut from 5/8” Hard Maple, backed in stained glass. If you maximize the photo you can see bubbles in the glass, contributing to the nautical theme. This is based on Fiona Kingdon’s “Shells” pattern.
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Very cool cutting and overall job on a very cool subject matter.Great job!
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TA, I use smaller blades frequently, especially 2/0 spirals. Actually, I wish Pegas would come out with a 3/0 spiral. Other than for compound cuts, I rarely use any flat blades larger than MGT #3. The 2/0 flat blade was easier for me to successfully use without breaking on the Pegas than on the Hegner, though I got better as I went along on this piece.
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So, I am in a grove of doing recessed cuts and backing them in stained glass. Fiona Kingdon didn’t use patterns and didn’t particularly like making them. I found this one challenging, as some of the details are ultra tiny. It’s much smaller than it looks in the picture, as the inner ring is 7 1/4.” I used a lot of Pegas 2/0 spirals, some Pegas MGT 2/0, 0, and #3s. I also used a new to me Hegner 22V and there was a bit of a learning curve with getting the tension just right and I broke more blades than I normally do. This Oak Maiden is actually cut from 5/8” Hard Maple, stained with Golden Oak.
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I just finished my first project with the Hegner. It’s been a learning curve, mainly because I use a lot of Pegas 2/0 spirals and 2/0 MGs. I broke a few blades getting used to the tension setting. I also used MG #3s with no issues. I feel like I got through the wall by the time I finished. I will say that the Hegner supplied light/magnifier is far superior to the one I got when I bought my Pegas. I virtually never used the magnifier. I will put the just finished project on Bragging Rights. I am undecided as to whether I will keep the Pegas. It still runs flawlessly.
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I made another soldier from a pattern that I bought from you a few years ago.
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Funny, I use spirals as often as possible. There is nothing that advanced my scrolling more than learning to use and to have confidence in spirals.
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If those are truly grade B/BB, that looks like a good stack for $25. 12”x12” would be ideal.
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Jerry, I did a lot of stained glass years ago. Back then I bought unusual glass of which I hung on to some of. That piece ended up being about perfect for this project. Thanks for your comment.
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One thing I should add. Even though it’s on the backside, I thought the edges of the glass looked a little sloppy, so I caulked around it with cedar tan caulk.
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Nice work!
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Love both your craftsmanship and the wood.
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I have added to my glass backed cutting of Fiona Kingdon’s patterns, and as usual, I have taken a few liberties, both intended,and sometimes I make lemonade out of a lemon if I muck something up. Anyway, this one is cut out of Osage Orange, and even though I did 4 coats of spar urethane, the wood will eventually darken. That inevitable future aging had much to do with the decision to use this particular piece of glass. I used several different Pegas blades, both flat and spirals, and at 7” at the widest, it is a bit smaller than the last one I did. Hope you all like it.
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OCtool, there have been numerous used Hegner saws for less, mostly older ones, mostly Multimax 18-V models. I was only interested in the 22-V. This one was literally in brand new condition. He had only used one blade when he assembled it and never ran it again. Additionally it came with the Hegner magnifier lamp, a $465 option that I haven’t seen on others offered for sale. I often wheel and deal tools, and wouldn’t normally buy one at this price, but, this was mint, showroom condition, and the lamp/magnifier glass lens is far superior optically than the one I bought for my Pegas I am thrilled with my acquisition and okay with the price.
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RJWEB, when I bought the Pegas, though thrilled, my first choice was for this model Hegner.I just couldn’t justify the price. I have very little to complain about the Pegas. The guy told me he is a cabinet/furniture maker, planned to get into scrolling, but it just didn’t happen. He said he scrolled a few letters for a sign and that was it. So it’s basically new, but has been sitting for 4 years. The price is the best I’ve seen, all things considered.I actually have someone interested in my Pegas for around $650. I will probably hold on to the Pegas for a couple of months.
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I found a Hegner Multimax 22” that a guy bought brand new 4 years ago and he said he used only it once. It’s got a Hegner stand, Hegner Light Kit,& foot control. Today’s retail for the setup is over $2700. The guy is moving, doesn’t want to transport it and we just agreed on a price of $1000. He’s got a few other machines for sale, but I don’t intend to buy anything else. I’m driving almost 500 miles round trip tomorrow to get it. I’m psyched! Will probably sell my 6 year old Pegas when I get adjusted to the Hegner.
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I have had a Pegas since 2019, after using a Dewalt for years before that.A friend of mine bought a Wen. Here’s my two bits worth: There is nothing I can make on my Pegas that I couldn’t make with his Wen. That said, it’s like driving a Sentra and driving a Lexus, in that they both will get you to where you’re going, but one is a lot more comfortable to drive. As to blades, I have been through different companies and I feel passionate about the quality of Pegas & Flying Dutchman. Both are, in my opinion, superior to any other blades, but the Pegas quality overall wins for me. I use Pegas spirals any time that I can, but if I had to settle for one flat blade only, it would be Pegas MG #3.I find it the most versatile.Thankfully, I don’t have to settle for just one,
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cswilliams1963, A couple of years ago I bought a couple of 12’L x 12”W x 1” thick boards from the Frederick Lumber Company in Maryland. I planed the 2nd one down to 5/8” thick, which made it easier to work with. I have done numerous projects out of it and am down to a a couple of feet left. They had a big stack of it. I was in there last week and they only had a few picked over pieces left. It is beautiful wood and moderately difficult to scroll. Frederick Lumber, formerly Exotic Lumber, is a massive indoor lumber yard with massive quantities of many varieties.
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Nice job, Denny. It’s somewhat unusual to see Alex Fox’s baskets cut in something other than Baltic Birch.
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Thanks, Dan. The outer dimensions are 10”x20”. As to the action, I did all of the inlay totally freehand, basically drawing with my blade. I wanted to add more, but chickened out, fearing I would screw it up. I am practicing pyrography and when I gain more skill and confidence with it, I have some ideas I would like to add.
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Love it! Very tastefully detailed!
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Thanks, Jerry. That one took a minute. I wanted to add more inlay, but I chickened out.
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I haven’t been on here much for a while, but your patterns keep getting better and better, Kris. Nicely cut, too.
