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Hello Everyone Question when looking at different model scroll saws and what they have to offer 14 inch throat length vs 18 throat length how critical is this when it comes to cutting out parts that are 14 inches or greater in length flat stock - wood sheets, would you be comprised when cutting and run into the back end of the machine, when sending your material through? Was a 14 inch saw designed more for small intricate cutting projects ? Any help appreciated

Hello Scrappile Thank you for the information appreciated it is not a problem to design one to fit the rectangular hole on the older models yes ? if so what material do you use to make yours up is it some sort of plastic . Thanks

Hi Scott Thank you for the information appreciated, encouraging news board thickness that a scroll saw is designed to handle up too great ! I have one more question when looking at the older model Hegner's vs the new models, I did notes that the new models have a throat plate insert, while the older ones I have seen do not have this design option? is there a the big advantage to having the plate can the work piece get snagged when cutting on one that does not have this design feature . any help appreciated

Hello SSV Patron Thank you for the information and advice appreciated,Question as I was trying to educate myself a bit more here board thickness and cutting on a scroll saw . I have one project I was trying to do that requires a board thickness of 3/4 but I read somewhere that scroll saws are design to hand a max of 1/4 ? choose of material to work with would be Alder the softest of the hardwoods just above pine and poplar . Any additional help would be appreciated

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Hello Everyone Thank you for all your input appreciated, adding a speed control box to a single speed scroll saw setup? sounds like maybe it would be best to look for one that already has it built into the machine, than to find out it does not perform properly, with the machine you just purchase- adding a speed control box The last thing I want is a saw that is too fast and aggressive, have to try to get use to the fact that it has no other speed option for cutting intricate parts out. I have never owned a good quality scroll saw for though that do once comfortable with the saw and how it is design to cut material , question how accurate can you cut parts out with a top of the line saw like a Hegner scale model building . Any additional help would be appreciated

Hi Rockytime This is one I found on Ebay all it said was Multimax 2 14" seemed to be a good price but looked like a single speed for the pic's I would like to able to cut slow more control build confidence in working with a good quality scroll saw .

Hi Rockytime Thanks for the information appreciated I was interested in a 14" Multimax but I wonder if you can use an adaptable speed control box too slow it down enough . have more control over whether it would work right? or is it not worth it better off buying one that already has it built into the equipment such as an 18" Multimax

Hello Everyone Does any one know if you can get an adaptable variable speed control box to use separately with a Multimax Hegner scroll saw. Any help appreciated

Up date since 4/8 Tried some new Olson blades in my Skill, 3335 tested some cut 1/4 basswood scrap sheet but on better unsatisfactory confirmed saw is just a piece of junk ! cuts bounce around way to much. found a Dewalt DW788 for a total of 425 including shipping, however not sure read some mixed review on this model by Dewalt. The adjustable variable speed control, on slow speed setting on this saw is too fast for some intricate work hard to adjust it to cut slow enough if needed ? also depending on how ofter this piece of equipment is used motor can burnout table is a bit small when compared to what other designs have to offer, not sure were they are being made is it China, or a bit better Taiwan, seeing I am only looking to buy one saw to do the job question is it still best to hold out for a used Hegner in good condition Thanks

Hi I live in Pennsylvania, does anyone know if there are better 5" L pin or pin end blades than Olson general purpose blades part number 41101 they are made in the US - I guess most of the top companies make most pin less blades now . thanks for informing me of Hot Deals on here

Hello thanks for responding again appreciated I will try some new 5'' Olson L pin carbon steel blades in my current Skill, see if I can get any better cuts, or perhaps someone can recommend some other blades, but I think for the most part it is what it is ? If anyone has an old Hegner variable speed willing to sale let me know wonder why they do not have a classified section on here ! Thanks

Hello Everyone Thanks for responding to my post, appreciated! I just missed out or perhaps not on the old Hegner variable speed , but it looked pretty used, and rusted ended up going for around $600 Due to condition perhaps some one payed too much in the end needed parts. However sounds like there are better deals to be had did you buy local with craigslist and or facebook marketplace, as I have never bought for either site? Do like buyers protection is a plus on eBay, saw one on facebook but again not sure if not local and you can not pickup in person my guess Facebook is the same as craigslist when it comes to buying something on either site . Thanks

Hello Everyone I am a hobbyist wood model boat build, looking at proper equipment, to do the job with out breaking the bank .Looking at a good reliable smooth operating scroll saw I currently have what most on here would probable consider not to be a real scroll saw a Skill 3335 - 70 16" regret buying now years ago. Was ok when first bought but now I think after some use has a bit of an alignment issue blade, and cutting some vibration, as well. Could change out blade to see if it helps but perhaps just wasting my time on a subpar piece of equipment ? I have posted on another forum was told a good used variable speed Hegner at a reasonable price, is one of the best options , as well as old Deltas but I am not sure on old equipment that you can no longer get parts for if they brake. Some say get creative and make your own parts not sure I want to get into all of that sounds like you could end up spending more time fixing then using . Any help appreciated