Hello From Manchester in England

[Peter-J]

My name is Peter and I am 61 years of age. I drive buses for a living which can be quite stressful at times. I have been carving for about two years now and I came upon a video on You Tube while watching a carving tutorial on scroll saw work. It really looks like a great add on to my current hobby. I have been looking at various models some cheap some expensive and I have decided to save up for the variable speed Hegner Multicut 1. I'm hoping that someone within the group has this particular machine and can reassure me that I have chosen wisely. As we live in an apartment noise I was wondering how much noise these machines make as it would be an issue of course yet from the videos I've seen they don't seem too bad. I've not seen many videos on this particular model but they say to purchase a quick release for blade removal on inside cuts. Anyway hopefully some of you kind people out there will help me out and I look forward to posting some topics when I eventually get set up and proffitiant enough. Here are a few of my carvings by the way. Kind Regards Peter.

[Phantom Scroller]

A big WELCOME from me Peter. I would get something cheap to start just in case you don't like it but I'm afraid it's the old adage you get what you pay for I have Excalibur EX-21 after I  burnt out two cheap one's that shook me to death. Roly 

 

Oops forgot to say love the carved figures are they easy to cut and what wood do you use. ?

Edited October 16, 2016 by Phantom Scroller

[daveww1]

welcome, I too would avoid a cheap saw

[New Guy]

That is some great carving. Atta Boy

[GPscroller]

Welcome from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.  I too have an Excalibur 21 and love it.  Started with a cheaper one, but you work with what you can afford and what you know.  The Ex 21 changed my life for the better and put the joy back into scrolling for me.  That is some might fine carving you have there, well done.  Thanks for the pics.

 

Jeff

[Peter-J]

A big WELCOME from me Peter. I would get something cheap to start just in case you don't like it but I'm afraid it's the old adage you get what you pay for I have Excalibur EX-21 after I  burnt out two cheap one's that shook me to death. Roly 

 

Oops forgot to say love the carved figures are they easy to cut and what wood do you use. ?

I use mainly limewood.

[meflick]

Hello Peter and welcome to the village. Your carvings look excellent. Thanks for sharing your photos. I can imagine driving buses could be very stressful. Hobbies like carving and scrolling would probably be great stress reliever for you. I am a realize newbie on the saw myself so will leave opinions on whether to go cheaply and upgrade later, or save for top models to start etc., to the experts. In general, don't think the sass make that much noise and I know I have seen others who use hem in an Apt., a closet, etc. if you are working inside, dust collection will be something you will want to figure out and that can be noisier then the saw depending on what you set up. Good luck and hope you can find the right saw for your needs and budget.

[Rockytime]

Welcome. Really great carvings. I can operate a saw but never a carving knife. You have a great talent. Hegner has a good reputation and being in Europe access to a German saw makes sense.

[Sorcier]

Hello and Welcome to the Village. I also do some carving.

[hotshot]

If you are planning to do a lot of fretwork, and if you can come up with the funds, I would move on up to the Variable Speed Multicut 2s (for £719.99) which has the quick tensioner up front and where it is easy to get to.  Otherwise, you are going to be spending a lot of time bending over and reaching to the back of the saw.

 

If you are planning on doing intarsia, puzzles, and other types of cutting which doesn't require you to constantly go between inside cuts, the quick tensioner is less important.

 

If you are going to be cutting larger stuff, the 14" might cramp your style. For £900, you get quite a bit more table in the Multicut SE.  As you can probably see, just a little more saw in the Hegner line costs a lot more money.  100 more pounds, you can get the same as my largested Hegner wich give you 22"  (A depth which i've never needed for the projects I do.)

 

 

Regardless of which Hegner you buy, plan on spending another £24 for the Quick Clamp.  It will increase your enjoyment of the saw greatly. (http://www.hegner.co.uk/quick-clamp-for-piercework.html)

 

The Quick Clamp will work with a huge range of blades sizes, but they usually only recommend the Quick Clamp for the upper clamp.  The standard lower clamp works well with most normal blades.  However, if you need to use Jewelers blades (or very thin blades), you will need to purchase their clamp made for smaller blades.  Same goes with very large blades and the clamp made for those very large blades.  I have had the need for the clamp for smaller blades, but have never needed the larger one.

 

 

I own two Hegners and also the Excalibur so am familiar with both types.  If I were in England, I would also be seriously looking at the Excalibur styles saws sold by Axminster:  http://www.axminster.co.uk/axminster-trade-series-ex-16-scroll-saw-101771  The Hegner is really a Top feeding saw, but the Ex style saws are great for both top and bottom feeders.

 

 

--------Randy

Edited October 17, 2016 by hotshot

[Dan-Woodman]

I think you will find that the saw itself is very quite. The cutting of the wood will probably create more noise than the saw. Some woods cut louder than others.

Daniel

[Ron Johnson]

Welcome Peter from the GREAT WHITE NORTH. Your carvings are awesome. Something I hope to start doing soon, time permitting. Purchasing a scroll saw is easy. The hard part is purchasing the right one suitable to your needs and budget. Do some research, try different machines. Most scroll saws are fairly quiet but like Daniel indicated cutting some woods can increase the noise. Also, being you live in an apartment (CONTROLLING DUST) and how you plan on doing so would be my main priority. Last, take time with your final decision. You'll be glad you had and may save yourself a few dollars as well.

Edited October 17, 2016 by Ron Johnson

[lawson56]

Welcome to The Village.Love your work.  

[Scrolling Steve]

Welcome to the Village, Peter !.....Very nice carving !

[Phantom Scroller]

I use mainly limewood.

Where do you buy limewood from in the UK?? I'm fascinated with the carvings you do I need to have a go.   Roly

[Peter-J]

Where do you buy limewood from in the UK?? I'm fascinated with the carvings you do I need to have a go.   Roly

I purchase it from a mill in Preston. Do you have carving equipment yourself.

[Phantom Scroller]

No I have a set of tiny chisels bought from a market about twenty years ago all rusty now about 4 to 5 inches long never used them. I would have to buy some proper gear.  Roly

[heppnerguy]

Welcome to The Village. With your talent for carving, I will be very anxious to see what you might do with a scroll saw. I hope you find the right saw for you soon, so that you can give this hobby a try. Your carvings are extremely well done.. 

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[LarryEA]

Well Peter..........welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, i'm late.... 

[Denny Knappen]

Welcome to the forum.  Those carvings are awesome.

[amazingkevin]

My name is Peter and I am 61 years of age. I drive buses for a living which can be quite stressful at times. I have been carving for about two years now and I came upon a video on You Tube while watching a carving tutorial on scroll saw work. It really looks like a great add on to my current hobby. I have been looking at various models some cheap some expensive and I have decided to save up for the variable speed Hegner Multicut 1. I'm hoping that someone within the group has this particular machine and can reassure me that I have chosen wisely. As we live in an apartment noise I was wondering how much noise these machines make as it would be an issue of course yet from the videos I've seen they don't seem too bad. I've not seen many videos on this particular model but they say to purchase a quick release for blade removal on inside cuts. Anyway hopefully some of you kind people out there will help me out and I look forward to posting some topics when I eventually get set up and proffitiant enough. Here are a few of my carvings by the way. Kind Regards Peter.

These are hot ,Welcome friend

[wombatie]

Hi Peter welcome to the Village.  I'm Marg from Australia.