floridagramps Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 I am new to scroll sawing but don't want to waste my money on entry level machines. I have pretty much rationalized buying a new Dewalt at Grizzly w light and stand. However there is a used Hegner on Craigs List for $450. Would appreciate your thoughts on which way I should flop. I am retired and interested in making toys personalized boxes etc for grandkids. I do not expect to get involved in heavy duty scrolling or fretwork I am fat fingered and concerned about blade threading. If I go for the Hegner I will have seller demonstrate that it cuts accurately and how to thread blades. Anything in particular I should be cautious about with a used saw? I heard that hegners now go for $1200+ new Thanks for your suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridagramps Posted January 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 I should have asked for a 3-way comparison including the RBI Hawk of which there are several model 220 on craigs list. My dilemna is a new Dewalt for $520 vs used RBI or Hegner for about $450 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 When comparison shoping you have to know abit more about the older saws. There are various models of the RBI220. Is it the older version with the barrel clamps, if so skip it. Is it a VS model or an older 2 speed, skip it What is the condition of the saw?? As far as the Hegner goes, again what model is it?? How big is it, and does it have the upfront blade tension lever. If it does not skip it. You know what you are getting with the Dewalt and brand new with full warrenty. None of the others have a warrenty. Now if the RBI is a Hawk 220vs and in good condition, that is the way I would go. Tough call when you are buying a used piece of equipment though. Just my 2¢ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolbeltman Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 I would buy the Hegner..IF... you can see it working...the blade changing might be an issue though...some of the older ones need tools to change the blade...the Dewalt has quick change clamps...I use a Dewalt at work but would prefer a Hegner...not being much help here am I? but what I have read... Hegners rule....Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frieke Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 Hello, I have a Hegner and I'm very happy with it! I don't know nothing about a Dewalt because we can't get them in Belgium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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