Roberta Moreton Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 This has recently shown up near me. But, for $350, no stand and a friend said that I will want to replace the top arm with the new model, which has a tension release lever at the front. Also beware that to start the saw up without first putting a little light machine oil on the connecting rod bearings, could cause the bearings to spin inside the arm and crack it. I am not sure this is a good deal. Thoughts? lawson56 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Do you have a picture and a date it was made. You should find out if it has blade clamps as they are not cheap. I just replaced my 1988 Hegner that did not have the tension release up front. It never bothered me at all. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 I do a lot of fretwork. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1983. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Looks kinda pristine. No stand should not be a problem. How big is it? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 I am a Hegner user and lover but..... If I did fretwork I would be looking for something different. Jim Finn, GrampaJim and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 I don't see a variable speed controller on the front either. It looks like a very clean machine but I'd have to top out at $200. It'll cost about $300-350 to update it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 minute ago, octoolguy said: I don't see a variable speed controller on the front either. It looks like a very clean machine but I'd have to top out at $200. It'll cost about $300-350 to update it. The variable speed control can't be seen from that angle. At least you can't on mine. You need to view it from the front. The other question I have is: if it is a 22" saw it is a pretty good reach for the tension knob and would be inconvenient when adjusting the tension without the front tensioner. Ray may be correct in topping it out at $200. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, Rockytime said: The variable speed control can't be seen from that angle. At least you can't on mine. You need to view it from the front. The other question I have is: if it is a 22" saw it is a pretty good reach for the tension knob and would be inconvenient when adjusting the tension without the front tensioner. Ray may be correct in topping it out at $200. Les, there is usually a black box on the front of the motor that can be seen from that angle. If I recall. That saw just looks different. I thought it might be the other Hegner at first. Not the MultiMax. My memory just got up and left the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Now you make me doubt my own memory. You may just be correct. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Just now, Rockytime said: Now you make me doubt my own memory. You may just be correct. I may not always be right, BUT I'm never wrong! At least that's what I tell my wife. lol. Oscar Myer, kmmcrafts, meflick and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Exactly what my wife says! OCtoolguy, meflick, scrollingforsanity and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 It does look pristine but does look different. Do not remember the name being on the side like that. That could be a multicut single speed saw. Can not see the plug on the end because it also could be 220volt saw OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1983. Thanks, I think I’ll pass OCtoolguy and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1983. I’m going to pass this up OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 It might not be a bad saw. I'd at least have to throw out an offer. 100 bucks would be my tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 I would definitely get more facts on it before I bid on a boat anchor. OCtoolguy and stoney 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 1 hour ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said: I would definitely get more facts on it before I bid on a boat anchor. That goes without saying JT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Too bad. Looks like it might be a good saw. If cheap enough it would make a nice back up saw even if a single speed. OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 I paid $600 for this saw five years ago. Mine is a 1986 model. Single speed , no stand and it is a 25" saw. Parts are still available for it. I do not do any fretwork so single speed is fine with me. I bought it as a back up saw and have used it a lot. I have another Hegner as my go to saw for inlay. I agree that I would not recommend a Hegner to do fretwork. Blade changes are cumbersome compared to other saws. The Hegner advantage is durability. Rockytime, OCtoolguy and danny 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted December 31, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 I passed. $350 Rockytime, OCtoolguy and danny 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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