Hegner Saws what to look for?

[Devin Wilson]

May go look at M22-V Hegner tomorrow. Anything I should look for other than how it sounds. Pics look like it's well taken care even they even has receipt for it from 2003. 

How is it to get parts if needed?

[Rockytime]

Unless it fell off the back of a semi it should be just fine. All you need to look at is the price if it runs. They are nearly indestructible.

[Scrappile]

Parts are available from https://advanced-machinery.myshopify.com/pages/hegner-home 

See if it has the quick tension release up front on the upper arm, that is an expensive upgrade.  How many blade clamps, should has two, if you are lucky it will have the quick release clamp for the top clamp.

Go to Advanced Machinery and check out a new one and available accessories.  Read about it, if you aren't familiar with Hegners...

[hotshot]

From that year, and that model, I think the real question is price.  Getting any part whatsoever is trivial, even for Hegners much much older.  I would easily pay $600 if it had the quick tensioner up top.  I've seen them come up for sale in that 600 range or less from time to time.  If it is in new condition, I might even pay more.

Ask if the saw has been dropped.  You could turn on the saw and in a few seconds know if it is ok.  Should be quiet-ish, and smooth-ish.  Arms should run true.  As RockyTime mentioned, unless it has been abused, it is probably ok.

I know that 600 pricepoint shocks some of you that bought this saw new, just stating what I've seen come up for sale.  I bought the Hawk BM26 in new condition for 600 also, and sold it for that same price. 

Edited December 21, 2020 by hotshot

[kmmcrafts]

I see them from $600 - 1000 in my area.. BUT.. really hard to put a value on a saw that you have no idea what it might come with..  Many times people will put a value without knowing if it comes with the stand, extra clamps, and the quick clamps.. many accessories and options can really add up the value or take away value.. 

I don't know Hegners too well, But I would look over the obvious things that might give normal wear or dry rot with age.. Inspect the bellows for dry rot , cracks and function.. while to some the bellows is no big deal.. until it stops working.. Hegner bellows aren't cheap, but yes there are work arounds and other cheaper ways to repair.. my point is look it over for bargaining. You don't want to pay top dollar and then have to replace parts or fuss with workarounds to make the saw usable right as soon as you get it home..

As I understand it Hegners have different size blade holders? make sure the one "you would use" comes with it... extras would be nice too but you want to bring home a saw that you can get to work when you get it home.. If no extra holders or not the one you'd need.. Bargain on that fact.. 

I would test run the saw, run the variable speed dial from slow to fast with and without a load on it.. Basically go to look at it with a level head.. many people get all hipped about a Hegner at a cheaper price because they are expensive saws.. Just remember parts for them are expensive too.. maybe go look on the website at the parts list.. how much is a replacement bellows, blader holders etc etc.. Nothing wrong with buying a saw without the stand or with a dry rotted bellows.. so long as you don't pay too much.. I've bought non-working saws and brought them to life with very few dollars and was able to sell it and make someone a good saw at a good price.

[OCtoolguy]

If I'm not wrong, it should have 3 blade clamps of differing slot sizes. Make sure you get the key for the clamps. If it has the front tension release as mentioned that is important. Also, if it has the knurled upper clamp knob that is nice too. When I bought my Hegner I tried it and it seemed to work fine but after getting it home I realized that it had a speed problem. The saw has a "soft start" and mine would seem to search for the speed that I had it set to. I never did determine whether it was a problem or not. I sold it. But I'm still searching for the right deal. It sounds like yours is a good deal if it works well. Best of luck.

 

[hotshot]

On 12/21/2020 at 2:57 PM, octoolguy said:

.....If I'm not wrong, it should have 3 blade clamps of differing slot sizes. .....

 

Ray, as you are Hegner hunting, if you find a Hegner that that only has the mid size clamp, I wouldn't worry about not having the largest or smallest clamps.  If you want to use Jewelers blades, the smallest would be what you use, but in my experience, the Hegner is brutal to Jewelers blades, so I didn't get my money out of the small clamp.  The standard clamp get's all the use.  I think you will find that the standard holder will handle all your blades, unless you go to the extremes either direction.

Edited February 3, 2021 by hotshot

[OCtoolguy]

Thanks Randy, I was replying to another post and I totally agree with you. When I had my Hegner, I never used anything but the middle size clamp. As I said though, I'm still on the hunt for a real good deal on a used Hegner and hope to find one. But, I'll not lose sleep over it because I have 2 great saws now. I'd just like to have Hegner again. I'll find one under $300 just like I did on the last one. I'm a cheapskate.