Dave Monk

When I called and ordered mine I asked if they had any used machines and she told me they had two. I think they only offered a 60 warranty on them. I think I could have saved three or four hundred on a used one once I bought all the extra stuff. The funny thing about the one I got was that it has a 2016 sticker on it. Once I have it a few years that won't make much difference.

It would be pretty crazy for all of us here in the village to all meet up somewhere.

Super duper pattern and cutting.

Nice patterns and cuttings.

Great pattern and cutting.

Those sure came out great.

All of them are awesome.

You sure did a great job. Make sure you wear a good dust mask because breathing that dust is very addictive.

Saw looks real good. Advanced Machinery also has used ones available.

I would think it would be possible with the modification except it would be pretty hard to pull the the top arm down as tight as the spring is. Maybe if you could find a very light spring.

No, I made this a couple months ago on the old Dewalt

Scrappile, I have watched some videos on Marquetry.........Looks pretty challenging.........Been scrolling for almost two years now and not really interested in starting a new hobby yet. Who knows......maybe when I am ready for a new challenge. Thanks for the kind words.

Way to go Kevin! You sure do keep busy.

Not too bad at all. I alway give out a lot of cards. One Saturday at the Farmers Market this past summer I went home pretty bummed. Got an e-mail the following Monday with a $500 order.

Nice pattern and cutting. Very pretty piece of wood.

Made of red oak stained Special Walnut with a walnut inlay.

I am getting along fine bottom feeding except it is a hell of a lot slower. Even after I do it for a while I don't think it will ever be as easy and as fast as top feeding, especially on large pictures. On small things it really doesn't make much difference. I have never used a zero clearance insert though. I saw the picture you posted of the guy that made the modification to let his arm go higher..........I don't have the nerve to go grinding on my new saw.

Kevin, Scrappile built a bigger top for his but I think I will wait and see how it goes. I'm currently working on a picture that is 16" x 14". When I get out to the edge of the picture it would be handy to have a bit bigger table. For small stuff the saw is great.

Been cutting 3/4" oak. Very pleased.

I must admit that writing is not my strong suit but I will do my best. Ordered my new saw Oct 13 from Advanced Machinery. They shipped it Oct 16 and I received it on the 19th. I was packaged in a super strong box. Arrived in perfect shape. All I had to do is bolt the saw to the base, look over the instructions and start driving. I scroll about six hours a day and in past less than two years I have gone through two Dewalts. I decided I needed to upgrade to more of a commercial type saw. I was swayed to the Hegner because of the warranty and the availability. I was in need of one fairly fast because my warranty was about to expire on my Dewalt. There are three main downfalls the saw has. (I realized it before I bought it.) It has a small table. The top arm should raise higher. The main disadvantage to me is that you can bottom feed only. On large fret work this is a real pain it the patootie. This was just about a deal breaker for me but I decided I would deal with it. The saw definitely has some real advantages. The saw is very simply built and everything is easy to get to . It is a super solid piece of machinery. Much easier for me to cut thin wood. The blade does not seem to drift as easy. On my Dewalt it was hard for me to cut 1/4" and thinner. I feel that I am able to cut straighter and turn tighter corners. I am pleased with my decision but I don't understand why they can't make a few of these improvements to make it more user friendly. I would be happy to pay extra for the upgrades.

Very nice job Denny. I sure like the look of the Zebra wood.

That is a super nice shelf.

That is a very cool cutting and pattern.

Jeff, Those came out super. Thanks for sharing.

Soo cute Dan.