ChrissyD

I just bought a 214 for $100. I haven't used it but my 9yo did last night. He broke a few blades but he tries to race through turns & tight areas instead of slowing himself/the wood down so I suspect that is what happened. When 1 of them broke the lower blade holder popped out and flew about 5' from the saw- I saw a post somewhere that said to paint them fluorescent so you could find them when they do this LOL. I also bought a 216VS the same day from a different guy, I used that one last night for the first time. I like it - it worked well for me (I'm new to all of this). The only thing I don't like about either of these saws is the blade holders but I think they'll just get some getting used to. My 8yo son uses the older Delta 2 speed - that works really good as well and we all like the blade holders- easy to do but maybe not super fast.

I reached out to Pozsgai and was told they don't make them for my saws and that they are closing next year I guess I will just have to get used to what I have to work with. Thanks!

My 2 sons (8&9) and I have just started getting into scroll sawing the last 3 weeks. We started with an older Delta 2 speed I found on FB for $60. Well, I got tired of waiting for my turn so I found a Hawk 214 & a Hawk 216VS that I picked up on Sunday ($100 ea). Both sellers ran them for me but neither knew much about them (they were parents or inlaws saws). I do not like the blade holder set up Maybe it's because I'm not used to them yet but pinching the blade with a set screw just seems wonky to me. They both have the barrel type lower holder with brass sleeve. Is there a quick change set up for these? Aftermarket? The Delta is pretty easy/quick compared to these.