Bpardue Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) Yesterday morning I got a call from the DEWALT authorized dealer and was told my replacement saw was in. I decided to play hooky from work yesterday afternoon and picked it up. Went to my shop and got that saw hooked up and tested it. Everything works correctly on it. Just after I finished setting up that saw here comes the UPS truck with my new Hawk BM 26. Spent the rest of the day setting it up as well. It cuts great straight out of the box but has just a little vibration that I need to solve but nothing major. The biggest issue is that I have to get use to changing blades on the Hawk. My plan is to use both saws. The DEWALT for thinner woods and the Hawk for thicker woods. I plan on being in the shop most of the weekend but most likely not touch either saw hardly at all. I already have several intarsia projects cut ready to shape. Going to se how well my dust collection works on my flexible drum sander works. i will let everyone know my opinion on the Hawk in a few weeks or so after I get used to it. Doesn't look like I am having the issues that Iggy had or is having. Brian Edited September 16, 2017 by Bpardue SCROLLSAW703, Sam777, Lucky2 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Congrats !on the new saws ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Two new saws in one day, life is good! GrampaJim, OCtoolguy, Bpardue and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 You are really lucky to have taken a day off and get you Hawk. Now your covered up in saws. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Congrats on 2 new saws. And getting them both the same day. Certainly a great reason for a day of hooky from work. amazingkevin and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Congrats on the two saws on the same day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Congads on the 2 saws, I will be anxious to see if your hawk saw is giving you trouble like iggy, RJ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevan Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I guess two saws are twice as good as one saw. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpardue Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 9 hours ago, rjweb said: Congads on the 2 saws, I will be anxious to see if your hawk saw is giving you trouble like iggy, RJ Not having any issues like Iggy had, I just have to get use to changing the blades on the Hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 2 new saws in 1 day.Life is Great.Looking forward to your reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Twice as nice when you can get two new saws in. Glad to hear that all is good it seems with both. Look forward to hearing more about your Hawk when you get time to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Great news that your Hawk is running well out of the box. I'm very interested in reading your review as you start using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnkcustoms02 Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted September 20, 2017 Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) On the vibration side of things, this may or may not be your issue, but there is what Bushton refers to as the "Harmonic" range, where you can expect vibration increases over that range. On my BM, it is around 5 and 6. It smooths out as I crank the speed on up. I stay clear of that zone. Edited September 20, 2017 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 congratulations on the TWO new saws, sounds like you had a good day I am looking forward to your review also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted September 21, 2017 Report Share Posted September 21, 2017 Hotshot I will have a look and see where my numbers are that the saw is the least happy. Bpardue happy to see all is well in New saw land. Two new toys at once, I would go into sensory overload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpardue Posted September 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 9/20/2017 at 2:37 PM, hotshot said: On the vibration side of things, this may or may not be your issue, but there is what Bushton refers to as the "Harmonic" range, where you can expect vibration increases over that range. On my BM, it is around 5 and 6. It smooths out as I crank the speed on up. I stay clear of that zone. I believe you are correct on this Harmonic range, I have mine speed set between 8 & 9 and i have limited to no vibration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 27, 2017 Report Share Posted September 27, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 4:41 AM, Bpardue said: Yesterday morning I got a call from the DEWALT authorized dealer and was told my replacement saw was in. I decided to play hooky from work yesterday afternoon and picked it up. Went to my shop and got that saw hooked up and tested it. Everything works correctly on it. Just after I finished setting up that saw here comes the UPS truck with my new Hawk BM 26. Spent the rest of the day setting it up as well. It cuts great straight out of the box but has just a little vibration that I need to solve but nothing major. The biggest issue is that I have to get use to changing blades on the Hawk. My plan is to use both saws. The DEWALT for thinner woods and the Hawk for thicker woods. I plan on being in the shop most of the weekend but most likely not touch either saw hardly at all. I already have several intarsia projects cut ready to shape. Going to se how well my dust collection works on my flexible drum sander works. i will let everyone know my opinion on the Hawk in a few weeks or so after I get used to it. Doesn't look like I am having the issues that Iggy had or is having. Brian Enjoy your new toys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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