Is This a Good Deal?

[Rockytime]

Friday I will be looking at used Hawk 216VS. I have read the reviews in the saw review section. The saw owner says the saw is in excellent condition. It comes on the factory stand and the photos appear very nice. The asking price is $195. It is hooked up so I can try it. I do like the Hawks for their simple engineering and ruggedness. Also it is a little bigger than my 14". Doubtful I will ever need anything bigger.

[New Guy]

Sounds good to me.

[Ron Johnson]

How can you go wrong Les. The stand alone is probably worth $100.00. It's a steal if the saw is fully functional to your satisfaction. The Hawk is a quality machine. All the best with your decision.

[Scrappile]

I think if I found a good deal like that, I'd own 3 saws.

[bandaideman]

It is certainly worth the test drive. but that is a good price if the condition is as stated.

[Rockytime]

Thanks for the affirmation. I'll see it tomorrow afternoon. I'll post the results.

[Blaughn]

At that price, even if you have to replace some parts, you can't go wrong.  I bought a used 226 VS Ultra for $450 and believe I got a good deal.  I had to replace the air bladder, the arm retention spring and the upper and lower blade clamp "T" screws (the plastic had gotten brittle with age.)  Total for all of these was around $30.00.

[Scrolling Steve]

It can not hurt to test drive it !....Good luck ! 

[Lucky2]

It could be a great deal, all you can do upfront is give it a good work-out before buying it.

Len

[amazingkevin]

Friday I will be looking at used Hawk 216VS. I have read the reviews in the saw review section. The saw owner says the saw is in excellent condition. It comes on the factory stand and the photos appear very nice. The asking price is $195. It is hooked up so I can try it. I do like the Hawks for their simple engineering and ruggedness. Also it is a little bigger than my 14". Doubtful I will ever need anything bigger.

I love test drives,I can smoke the brushes,burn the wood and stress test the workings of a scroll saw.I have gone thru dozens of saws.I'd pull my eye teeth for a 31 " scroll saw.Good luck, sounds like a great deal.I'm trying to find a speed bag cheap.Today i found the perfect deal "everlast heavy bag ,speed bag, wheel and complete everlast stand for $30.00.?To bad its on the other coast

[ike]

Try it and if you are happy with it I am happy for you.

IKE

[Rolf]

What vintage is this saw? I know they made a new 16" when Bushton first took over but I have not seen one of them. If it is one of the very early saws (many years ago) make sure that they still have parts for it.

[Denny Knappen]

Like Paul, I would own three saws with a deal like that.