GrampaJim Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have found a Hegner 14" Mulimax on Craigslist for $300. The description say it has a slotted table. Why a slot? Good of bad? Jim AlfrediaMum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Jim, I think this is what they are talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 But why would you want a slot in table? That's the opposite of a zero clearance insert. Seems wrong to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Sounds like a great price. I'd go for it and check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I believe this is Hegner's set up for changing blades which I think is just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 They spent lots of dollars to design it this way , must be some good explanation for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hegner has an different way of setting up blades. Basically, the blade holder/clamp is removable. You attach your blade to the clamp first, then slide it into brackets that hold the clamp. I'm not sure how you're supposed to thread your blade through for internal fretwork. Seems like a significant hurdle to cross. However, Hegners are a popular high end saw, so I suspect it isn't an issue. Here's the manual if you want to take a closer look: https://www.advmachinery.com/manuals/H-manual.pdf I believe they also have a conversion kit that will make blade changing similar to the way other saws. Here's an article about their conversion kit vs the original method. heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 This is a similar set up to my Hawk with no slotted table. Threading fretwork is a pain, but I love the saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Thanks everyone for the help. That's what I love about this place - good info from good people. Helps me not feel like a lone ranger. Since it is only a 14" and would need the upgraded clamps, I am going to wait. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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