RBI Hawk – Model 226VS

[Lyle 1872]

I have an RBI Hawk – Model 226VS. It looks new. Belonged to my Dad - he passed last November. Any idea what it's worth? Serial Number 3971. 

[OCtoolguy]

I personally would need pictures of it from all angles as there are many thibgs to take into consideration. Hawks have undergone many changes over the years and with a 4 digit serial number it must be old.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Do you have the original owners' Manual ? That usually has the year of the saw. Does the saw use barrel style clamps of square block style? Is the motor AC or DC? This will help. You can always call Bushton Manufacturers to get exact date. Give them serial number. You can go to their web site and look up the manual under the serial number and it will get you close. As far a price to sell at, condition means alot along with age. But I would say a good number would be $400 to $500 if fairly new and does not have the questionable motors. 

http://www.bushtonmanufacturing.com/Blades.html

[kmmcrafts]

The thing with Hawk saws is... most all of them "look new" as they used a high quality powder coating for a finish and even if they sat outside the finish doesn't really fade or make the saw "look old and well used".. Unlike some of the other brands where the paint just falls off without even touching the saw, LOL

This seems like a very low serial number so I would guess it's not worth much.. but I'm not going to put a value on something without seeing a photo and knowing more about it.. Location plays a big roll in value too.. places like California where there seems to be an abundance of older Hawk scroll saws you have a lot of them in the $100 - 300 range.. places like the north east the same saw might fetch $300 - 500... As low of serial number is I'm guessing this is very old round barrel clamp saw with the problematic motor so IF that would be the case I'd guess this is worth $150 - 200 at best.. 

[TAIrving]

Call Bushton Mfg with the model and serial numbers.  They can tell you when it was manufactured and other useful information about it.  And you can find the User's Manual for it on their website.  The lady who answers the phone (I think her name is Hope) is very pleasant.  

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Another one and done.

[kmmcrafts]

23 hours ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Another one and done.

I kinda expected this because they're obviously looking for value of something they have no clue about. I originally ignored the topic because they were clearly not looking for info on how to use it or something pertaining to that.. but rather looking to sell it and wanting to know the value as if they may be hitting the jackpot. Those types never stick around for any type of conversation.. no thanks for the info etc..   

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

1 hour ago, kmmcrafts said:

I kinda expected this because they're obviously looking for value of something they have no clue about. I originally ignored the topic because they were clearly not looking for info on how to use it or something pertaining to that.. but rather looking to sell it and wanting to know the value as if they may be hitting the jackpot. Those types never stick around for any type of conversation.. no thanks for the info etc..   

Yea this topic comes up here as well as on the pen turning forum I am on. Today many new members are just using the forums to gain info. They have no plans on contributing or partaking in the activities. But it would be nice to be acknowledged for the info they gained. Evan when members give a little intro they just are not into the stay in it for long. Oh well. I hang around here because I still have some desire and always liked seeing what people are working on. I do not do much scrolling at all any more. But at times I still think I can add a little info once in awhile. 

[kmmcrafts]

1 hour ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

Yea this topic comes up here as well as on the pen turning forum I am on. Today many new members are just using the forums to gain info. They have no plans on contributing or partaking in the activities. But it would be nice to be acknowledged for the info they gained. Evan when members give a little intro they just are not into the stay in it for long. Oh well. I hang around here because I still have some desire and always liked seeing what people are working on. I do not do much scrolling at all any more. But at times I still think I can add a little info once in awhile. 

I'm not scrolling anymore either, however I stick around here too as I gained many friends here. I also feel I owe the folks back for all the help with patterns and other shared knowledge, tips and tricks I've gained here over my time of scrolling. Would love to be still scrolling but just can't do it on a daily anymore with my sinus issues. Would love to have a place like this where I could show some of the laser / cnc stuff and share info, but most sites for those there is a bunch of disrespectful people on them that only want to criticize newbies rather than try to teach them and help them along.   

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

2 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

I'm not scrolling anymore either, however I stick around here too as I gained many friends here. I also feel I owe the folks back for all the help with patterns and other shared knowledge, tips and tricks I've gained here over my time of scrolling. Would love to be still scrolling but just can't do it on a daily anymore with my sinus issues. Would love to have a place like this where I could show some of the laser / cnc stuff and share info, but most sites for those there is a bunch of disrespectful people on them that only want to criticize newbies rather than try to teach them and help them along.   

but most sites for those there is a bunch of disrespectful people on them that only want to criticize newbies rather than try to teach them and help them along. I found that on most sites. I am a member on a billiard site that is that way. The pen turning site is probably the best site  I ever been part of. I think alot has to do with the owner of the site and what they allow from the very beginning. Things change with the membership. I remember when the pen turning site first started we could easily poke fun at members and expect it right back with fun. Then it went too far and had to be tamed. But now there is still some of the fun but the site has so much knowledge stored in so many places and also the threads from members are filled with info. I did belong to a scrolling site and in fact quite afew back in the day. One I was the moderator on and boy that was a job. I know many times I may answr questions and other do not agree but it is of my opinion and that is what can not get lost. We all have opinions and do things differently. Many ways to get to bottom line in most things we do in life.