Hegner Scroll Stand

[Rockytime]

After seeing the Hegner saw stands it has always seemed to me that the saw is mounted backwards. If the single leg faced the operator, the operators knees would slip comfortably around it. Unless wearing a kilt or dress of course. As it is presently mounted do not your shins contact the cross piece. This not an earth shaking problem for me since I do not own a Hegner. I do however, own a couple Hawks and have often thought If I were to design a stand it would be triangular and always be stable and more comfortable. But then, alas, what do I know?

[kmmcrafts]

You’re exactly right in thinking a triangular stand. My DeWalt has a triangular stand that is the most comfortable saw to sit at. The Hawk and Ex saw stands are less than desirable after having the DeWalt stand. While I’ve grown use to the others I feel a better designed stand would make the saw a more comfortable for long hours of cutting. After all a some of these high end saws are deemed as a production saw, so make it comfortable to use, lol

[Dan]

Hmm, my Delta has the two legs in the front and my knees don't hit them. Not sure about the Hegner. 

[Scrappile]

I have a Hegner and personally have no problem with their stand design.  Maybe because I am not long legged or something.  I never notice the stand being in the way. 

[dwssr2]

My first Hegner is the polymax,  the saw is on the stand with 1 leg in the front.  My second Hegner is the 14" and it has 2 legs in the front.  So I called Advance and  asked if this was correct and Hans said all Hegners have 2 legs in the front.  I am assuming for some reason the previsous user of the polymax  had a reason for turnig the stand around.  I have no issue with the way either saw is set up.   dan  

[Rockytime]

I'm not suggesting that the stand is uncomfortable but rather how a stand can be made more comfortable and stable. A three legged stool never rocks.

[Sycamore67]

Since you do not own a Hegner, I am surprised at your conjectures about it.

I own a Hegner with a stand and have absolutely no problems with the stand. I have the stand slightly elevated on the back leg so it tips forward a bit.  I also have a foot rest to put my feet on.

[OCtoolguy]

3 hours ago, Rockytime said:

After seeing the Hegner saw stands it has always seemed to me that the saw is mounted backwards. If the single leg faced the operator, the operators knees would slip comfortably around it. Unless wearing a kilt or dress of course. As it is presently mounted do not your shins contact the cross piece. This not an earth shaking problem for me since I do not own a Hegner. I do however, own a couple Hawks and have often thought If I were to design a stand it would be triangular and always be stable and more comfortable. But then, alas, what do I know?

You are so right Les. I have a Heg and the stand is not user friendly. I built a stand for my Dewalt and put the single leg in front. I prefer to straddle it rather than have to sit with my legs wrapped around the outside of two legs. If I decide to keep the Heg, I will build a stand for it similar to the one that my Dewalt sits on. I don't know what they were thinking.

R

[Rockytime]

2 hours ago, Sycamore67 said:

Since you do not own a Hegner, I am surprised at your conjectures about it.

I own a Hegner with a stand and have absolutely no problems with the stand. I have the stand slightly elevated on the back leg so it tips forward a bit.  I also have a foot rest to put my feet on.

I'm not making conjectures. I merely asked a question.  I simply wondered why the Hegner stand was built that way. I personally do not care one way or another.

[Rob]

4 hours ago, octoolguy said:

You are so right Les. I have a Heg and the stand is not user friendly. I built a stand for my Dewalt and put the single leg in front. I prefer to straddle it rather than have to sit with my legs wrapped around the outside of two legs. If I decide to keep the Heg, I will build a stand for it similar to the one that my Dewalt sits on. I don't know what they were thinking.

R

If only I were closer I'd have the stand off you!

Rob

[stoney]

Wow!   I have expressed my personal opinions of Hegner short comings here but the design of their scroll saw stands wasn't one of them.    For anyone that doesn't like the 2 legs in front configuration seems to me there might be a simple fix.   Why not just mount the saw on the stand with the single leg in front?   May not be Ideal but it seems like it would work.

[Sycamore67]

20 hours ago, Rockytime said:

I'm not suggesting that the stand is uncomfortable but rather how a stand can be made more comfortable and stable. A three legged stool never rocks.

Not certain I quite understand the comment as the Hegner stand has three legs.  

[Rockytime]

If you have ever sat on a three legged milk stool you would understand. The three legged Hegner is always stable whereas a four legged stand has leg levelers to make it stand without wobble to compensate for uneven floors. The three legged Hegner will also fit into a corner where space is a premium.

[MrsN]

Just to be difficult...I had a stand with 3 legs and one in the front. I found it weird because I was so used to putting my foot on the cross brace.

[OCtoolguy]

5 hours ago, stoney said:

Wow!   I have expressed my personal opinions of Hegner short comings here but the design of their scroll saw stands wasn't one of them.    For anyone that doesn't like the 2 legs in front configuration seems to me there might be a simple fix.   Why not just mount the saw on the stand with the single leg in front?   May not be Ideal but it seems like it would work.

Al, I had the same thought but I don't think it will fit. The top is cut in a triangle and I'm not sure that the saw would fit backwards to the frame. I'll take a look but I don't think it will. Anyway, it's too tall for my liking. I was just going to build a short stand and toss the Heg stand up in the rafters.

R

 

[Sycamore67]

One reason for having the two legs in front versus one is for tipping.  The saw is more stable with two legs in front.  If you had one in front, there would be more chance for it to tip as you pushed on the work piece or the saw. 

I looked at my saw and stand and found that I would have to sit very close to it for my legs to hit on the stand.  I have a 3/4" shim under the back single leg to tip the saw slightly forward.  I have read many comments about others doing a similar thing.  With it tipped forward, there is even less chance that someone's legs would hit the stand.  

While this may be an interesting discussion, the three legged Hegner stand has worked well for many people for more than 20 years.  

Of course, anyone with a Hegner is free to mount their saw backwards if it makes it better for them. 

[Dave Monk]

I also like to put my foot on the cross piece.

[stoney]

On 5/3/2018 at 3:10 PM, octoolguy said:

Al, I had the same thought but I don't think it will fit. The top is cut in a triangle and I'm not sure that the saw would fit backwards to the frame. I'll take a look but I don't think it will. Anyway, it's too tall for my liking. I was just going to build a short stand and toss the Heg stand up in the rafters.

R

 

Yeah Ray like I said it might not be ideal.   I am pretty sure if I wanted to turn mine around I could come up with a way to do it even if it took some kind of an adapter.   I just don't see why anyone would want to do it.   Hegner stands are narrow enough to comfortably be used like they were designed for most users.   I think the tall stand was designed and intended to be used standing or sitting on a stool rather than a chair.   For those that want their saw lower I think Hegner has a shorter stand available.