Iguanadon Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 I wasn't planning on cutting any more this week, but I received 3 custom orders this past Saturday and Harvey got them to me quickly and it gave me an opportunity to do a real test of the Hawk. First 2 puzzles cut out of poplar. Meet Duke and Luky (yes, Luky, pronounced 'Lukee"). I haven't oiled them yet as I have one more to cut either this evening or in the morning. I also tested the new Pegas Modified Geometry blades in a size #3... they are thin... thinner than the Olson Mach Speed #3 I usually use. Overall, a grade of A+ so far. The saw and the blades did great. It's definitely slower cutting than I'm used to, but actually, I kind of like it, it's more relaxing and I hope to stick to a schedule of 5 puzzles per day as opposed to the 10 a day I've been doing the past 3 months in advance of my event this weekend. The saw ran well, it turns sharper than the DeWalt by far and I feel very comfortable using it. Bottom feeding and blade changing are easier than I expected and I'm almost as quick with it as I was with the DeWalt. The Pegas blades are fantastic. I think the #3 wears out a little faster being thinner, and that's OK, I just have to be sure to swap them out rather than try to force them. I'm very happy right now. Iggy kmmcrafts, Lucky2, Mark SW and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Great looking Puzzles.Awesome that the saw preformed that great,Wishing I had one.It is on my wish list. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 Looks like it passed the test, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 The puzzles look great and glad things are going well with your new saw, and don't forget I have predicted that you sell 290 puzzles this weekend, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmansbike Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Glad to hear the saw is working great for you. When mine wears out I will buy another Hawk. Mine is 21 years old and still going strong. I hope I haven't jinxed myself by saying that. Iguanadon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 I sure hope you do real well at the show this weekend.. looking forward to hearing the results.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Oldmansbike said: Glad to hear the saw is working great for you. When mine wears out I will buy another Hawk. Mine is 21 years old and still going strong. I hope I haven't jinxed myself by saying that. If you just jinxed yourself.. on the bright side.. you'd get a new saw right? LOL... If I have to wait for mine to wear out... well I don't like that idea.. because while mine is a 1998 saw.. it was still brand new in the box when I got it in May of this year... and i really want one of those new ones.. hoping I don't have to wait 21 plus years for my new Hawk, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 Puzzles look good. Great news on the saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted August 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 2 hours ago, rjweb said: The puzzles look great and glad things are going well with your new saw, and don't forget I have predicted that you sell 290 puzzles this weekend, RJ LOL, I haven't forgotten, I'm hoping you're right! I always start doubting how a show will go for me and now I just hope I sell 50. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Iguanadon said: I wasn't planning on cutting any more this week, but I received 3 custom orders this past Saturday and Harvey got them to me quickly and it gave me an opportunity to do a real test of the Hawk. First 2 puzzles cut out of poplar. Meet Duke and Luky (yes, Luky, pronounced 'Lukee"). I haven't oiled them yet as I have one more to cut either this evening or in the morning. I also tested the new Pegas Modified Geometry blades in a size #3... they are thin... thinner than the Olson Mach Speed #3 I usually use. Overall, a grade of A+ so far. The saw and the blades did great. It's definitely slower cutting than I'm used to, but actually, I kind of like it, it's more relaxing and I hope to stick to a schedule of 5 puzzles per day as opposed to the 10 a day I've been doing the past 3 months in advance of my event this weekend. The saw ran well, it turns sharper than the DeWalt by far and I feel very comfortable using it. Bottom feeding and blade changing are easier than I expected and I'm almost as quick with it as I was with the DeWalt. The Pegas blades are fantastic. I think the #3 wears out a little faster being thinner, and that's OK, I just have to be sure to swap them out rather than try to force them. I'm very happy right now. Iggy Nice ones ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 nice puzzles, glad to hear that the hawk is working good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 You have no idea how happy it makes me that your Hawk issues have been resolved! But probably not as happy as you. Great looking puzzles. meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 17 hours ago, Iguanadon said: I wasn't planning on cutting any more this week, but I received 3 custom orders this past Saturday and Harvey got them to me quickly and it gave me an opportunity to do a real test of the Hawk. First 2 puzzles cut out of poplar. Meet Duke and Luky (yes, Luky, pronounced 'Lukee"). I haven't oiled them yet as I have one more to cut either this evening or in the morning. I also tested the new Pegas Modified Geometry blades in a size #3... they are thin... thinner than the Olson Mach Speed #3 I usually use. Overall, a grade of A+ so far. The saw and the blades did great. It's definitely slower cutting than I'm used to, but actually, I kind of like it, it's more relaxing and I hope to stick to a schedule of 5 puzzles per day as opposed to the 10 a day I've been doing the past 3 months in advance of my event this weekend. The saw ran well, it turns sharper than the DeWalt by far and I feel very comfortable using it. Bottom feeding and blade changing are easier than I expected and I'm almost as quick with it as I was with the DeWalt. The Pegas blades are fantastic. I think the #3 wears out a little faster being thinner, and that's OK, I just have to be sure to swap them out rather than try to force them. I'm very happy right now. Iggy Scott I am glad you like the Pegas blades. Running a blade to long is been a problem of mine but I am doing better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 More nice work. Glad Harvey was able to get the custom patterns to you quickly and let you give the new saw another workout. So glad to hear that you are now happy with it and that they did all they could to get it that way for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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