jbrowning Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Hello, I was checking to see if you all thought this was a good deal or not? It is about 45 minutes from where I live. Will these Hegner's outlive me? Hegner Thanks Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) The saw looks really good if the pictures are recent. It has the up front tension release which is good. The price sounds reasonable. Parts are available which is a good thing. I don't know if it will outlive you but they do last a long time. Edited December 27, 2017 by stoney OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 From what I see in the pictures.. seems like a good deal.. I want to try one someday and when the right deal pops up in my area on one I think I will buy it... OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Thank you Al, I received an email from the person selling it. And he says. "I bought the saw at an auction so I can't tell you its history but I can say it is in excellent condition. There are no issues with it." OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 I think it is an excellent deal OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 I just got a little more info on it. The plate says it's a Multimax-18 Universal Precision Saw, Mach. No. 415947, Year is 1999. Does anyone happen to know what the life expectancy is of these saws if they are taken care of well? I'm going to be seeing him on Sunday. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylumps Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 (edited) Jump on it before I drive from Pa to get it. Has every extra that you could buy for it.I paid 700.00 about 2 years ago for the same set up Mine is a 1998.And thought it was a steal then Edited December 27, 2017 by tonylumps OCtoolguy and stoney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 The life expectancy on a Hegner with maintenance is a really long time. The only thing on my 1996 is a couple of drops of oil every so often. OCtoolguy and stoney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 6 minutes ago, jbrowning said: I just got a little more info on it. The plate says it's a Multimax-18 Universal Precision Saw, Mach. No. 415947, Year is 1999. Does anyone happen to know what the life expectancy is of these saws if they are taken care of well? I'm going to be seeing him on Sunday. Looks to me you will need to get a quick blade clamp to the top. Whoever had it also had it hooked up to a shop vac or dust collector. I sure like my Hegner. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 hour ago, tonylumps said: Jump on it before I drive from Pa to get it. Has every extra that you could buy for it. Yeah I agree I don't think the deal will last long. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Thanks everyone, I will be meeting him on Sunday to look at it. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylumps Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 They have not changed the Basic saw in 30 years.There are no bearings to replace just 2 bronze bushings The only thing that could go bad is the motor .And that could cost as much as a Dewalt Scroll Saw.But I have never heard of one that went bad. My saw is a 1998 I bought it from the original owner and it is the original motor.I cut a lot of 3/4 hardwood on that saw and never skipped a beat. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Thank you Tony, I normally cut 3/4" hardwood for animal puzzles. I will be so happy if it runs as nice as it looks. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianr24 Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 I wouldn't wait til Sunday lol Just saying. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 And a foolish question. But Flying Dutchman blades will work on this saw correct? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Well I just finished emailing Wolfgang Derke and sent him a few pictures of it and he said jump on it. That's a heck of a deal and it looks like it has had very little use. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonylumps Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 2 hours ago, jbrowning said: And a foolish question. But Flying Dutchman blades will work on this saw correct? Yep that is all I use. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 27, 2017 Report Share Posted December 27, 2017 Go for it! I live in Denver and if I did not have two Hawks I would beat you to ir. Looks really good to me. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 15 hours ago, jbrowning said: Hello, I was checking to see if you all thought this was a good deal or not? It is about 45 minutes from where I live. Will these Hegner's outlive me? Hegner Thanks Jim Looks like a engineer owned it ,set it up and never used it? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 If it runs good, that is a great deal. That saw has the few upgrades that Hegner has done, the tension release in the front upper arm and the table that accepts inserts. Looks good. Just remember, and I think most Hegner owners will agree with me, Hegners take a learning curve, tension is important, get the manual, and read it. https://www.advmachinery.com/pages/about-us and one of these is very nice, to me a necessity to have; https://www.advmachinery.com/products/hegner-quickclamp The saw even has the optional bracket to hold a magnifying light. I'd like to have one but too cheap to buy theirs. I plan on making one. If it was close to me you would already be too late to buy it. I would have 3 scroll saws! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 Well dad gum it Paul, you just keep yourself in Washington. Luckily he is holding it for me till Sunday. It's just that Sunday sure is taking it's time getting here. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 28, 2017 Report Share Posted December 28, 2017 It sure sounds like you found a great deal. And a great seller. Best of luck with your new saw. By the way, my son and his wife live in the Springs near Academy and Carefree if I recall correctly. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 I would buy that in a heartbeat. I have a feeling that come Sunday you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face for a week! Rob OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Well there is one less Hegner Scroll Saw for sale as of today. Man this is so quiet. I shot a video of is and am uploading it now. I will post is as soon as it is done. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrowning Posted December 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 And here is the link. Hegner at it's new home. OCtoolguy and Jim Finn 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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