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Mike Williams pattern on spruce burl slab, 10 X 16. Told wife this looked like me after three weeks holiday, time to go back to work for a rest Jeff

Here's a few things I been at lately first one is 9-1/2" high cut from 1/2" plywood with 1/4" backer painted black the salmon is the same it's 20" long.the eagle is made from 2"×12" not much scrolling on that piece mostly on the bandsaw and the Moose and hummingbird signs are as usual cut from 3/4" plywood about 20"×22".

From the spring issue of Sswm. Scrapwood usage

Iggy I'm sure by now you have checked the scroll saw reviews posted here but if you haven't give them a look. As far as reliability I can attest that Hegner saws have a very good reputation. I have had mine since 2008 with no mechanical issues. For the purpose you seem to be using a scroll saw for I think either Hegner or Hawk would serve you well. I have to admit I do like some of the features of the Hawk over the Hegner and if I were looking for a different saw I would give them a serious look.

As most know I am a major proponent of Hawk saws (2005 and newer) That said we have a variety of saws in our club. The majority of them are Hegners. Some members have been scrolling with them for 60+ years. The question of maintenance on Hegners and Hawks. They are simple machines, no complex linkages, no shrouds to be removed, the clamps are separate pieces that snap in not part of the mechanical arm that can strip or bend with a heavy handed user (me). All of the bearings and bushings are easy to get at should you need to. But there is no need with routine maintenance. I have broken a spring on my Hawk since May of 2005 , bought some extra clamps and replaced one bearing because it just didn't feel right to me. I chose the Hawk because it was a top and bottom feeder and it has more room under the upper arm for my style of cutting. I was lucky to have the variety in our club where I could do a side by side comparison. Like Hotshot said it would be great if you could take the saw for an extended test drive. As we have seen before some folks are not comfortable with change. And all saws have their differences.

I have been looking on the net at Hawk saws. The thing that really impressed me was to be able to go from an aggressive cut to not so much. To me that would be a big plus as I do a variety of projects.

Did I get you again Paul (scrappile) lol You thought it was a group again didn`t you lol it is not it is just Bob Marley & some Palm Trees

Currently there is only one magazine that is devoted exclusively to scrolling, Scrollsaw Woodworking and Crafts, published by Fox Chapel Publishing. http://scrollsawer.com/ I've subscribed to SSW&C for several years and it can be a bit of a mixed bag, depending on your areas of interests. It's very difficult for a magazine that only publishes 4 issues a year to be everything to all people. It's well done and I enjoy getting it, even though I don't care for every pattern or project they include. There used to be another one called Creative Woodworking and Crafts. Unfortunately if ceased publishing several years ago. S.A.W. (Scrollsaw Association of the World) puts out a quarterly newsletter/magazine, but you have to be a member of S.A.W. to get it. I've seen a few and they look quite nice, with lots of good information and some patterns, without all the advertising that comes with a commercially published magazine.

If you folks are tired of my updates/results, just say so, it won't bother me in the least. I don't want to clutter up the board. Week 3 of the local Farmers Market is in the books and it was almost a record breaker. If a small rain storm hadn't come thru 45 minutes before closing time I might have tied or broken my record of 36. As it is, I sold 33 puzzles today. My 1 year anniversary of selling. I couldn't be more pleased. $715 in my pocket, ready to go towards a new saw... if I can make a final decision... I was all set for the Hegner, but hearing good things about the Hawk as well... but that's a topic being discussed in the General forum currently. My booth setup is finally just about how I want it... after tinkering with it for a year. LOL Beach day for me and Mrs. Iggy tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

This is from a pattern by Steve Good. Would make a great "Thank You For Your Service" gift for your local VFW or American Legion Post. Cutting time about 1 hour. John Old Dust

I seem to have won 2 prizes at the fair. A donated memorial one which is the big place card thing and second place in fretwork. Thats the one that really means something as there seemed to be some pretty stiff competition. When i dropped it off there was a ton of really nice pieces being dropped off so i didnt expect much. really glad to have pros looking at my stuff and liking it, good feeling.

I have a request to make another Hamsa box, like I made before. It is going to a Pole Dancer Instructor in Brazil! Long story,,,, maybe she will send me a class video......... I'd probable have a heart attach, at my age.

That is super, great idea and I am sure it was well received. Thanks for showing it to us. jim penquin

After having one that adjust.. I wouldn't buy a saw that didn't adjust.. I also do a wide variety of projects.. and cutting thicker stock with a saw that is not very aggressive is like driving on the expressway at 10mph LOL... especially after cutting on an aggressive Dewalt saw for the last 10 years..

I have a VS22 Hegner and a DeWalt. Been cutting puzzles for 10 years now and this is my 4th DeWalt. The Hegner sits in the corner. I have found it difficult to adjust to get a true 90 degree angle which you know is necessary for puzzles. Then there is blade breakage. I have never broken a blade on a DeWalt. The Hegner is a different story! Occasionally I cut stamp puzzles with a jewelers blade and Christmas card puzzles with the FD puzzle blade. In my opinion this would be impossible with the Hegner. I recently bought a little used Hawk for $100 and it sits in my garage - need to find a place in my shop for it but from appearance it looks like it would have the same issue re stamp puzzles and Christmas card puzzles.

If you have a Home Depot and/or Lowe's near you, they both will have the SSW&C magazine in their magazine rack. The magazine is printed 4 times a year with a Holiday issue late in the fall season. At least the 2 stores here have the issue when its due out. Erv

As stated Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts. There is also a German magazine but unless you read German it can be a bit of a challenge. I do a fair amount of test cutting for the magazine and I will say there are some really neat projects coming in future issues. And like Bill said it is difficult to please all of the people all of the time. The fret work folks want more then the Intarsia fans say they want less fretwork and more intarsia and then I want more mechanical stuff like clocks.

very nice job

I use olson's match blades as my go to blade. i have tried FD blades and they don't hold there edge as well as olsons. I don't care for Olson's #9 blade . it just don't cut vry well, but then again I don't need that bade very often . I have had olson's match blade last for an hour or a little more, No reason to change, IKE

Powerfull!

perfect heirloom

nice work

Jeff,that is just down right Awesome.kinda a puts me in mind of Red Skelton.

Down Right Fantastic job Frank

Great cutting looks great on that slab of wood. Thanks for sharing

Great looking pattern, you did a fabulous butting job. Love the wood you chose. Marg

Looks great Frank. Marg

Not really into fish or fishing but I think you did a top notch cutting job. Well done. Marg

Awesome piece Jeff

Excellently done. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW

Hmmmm, he looks how I feel since my wife and I separated. Len

Totally AGREE!

That came out great. Super good look on that slab of wood. Thanks for showing it to us. jim penquin

Very nice pattern and cutting job. I can not imagine it could be any nicer. What a perfect birthday piece Dick heppnerguy

I love that pattern and it looks great on that slab. Nice work.

Really nice, Monti. Thanks for the pics. Jeff

Good stuff Brad. I looked at the Hawk and they look impressive. Asking about saw brands is like starting a discussion of Ford versus Chevy. Thanks for the info.

jmo, I've had five different saws. Craftsman, Hitachi, Dremel, Hawk, & Master Mechanic. The Hawk & Hitachi saws are the best there is, imo. No tools are needed to change blades. Both are Variable speed. I've wore out a Craftsman & a Hawk I bought used. Then I traded it for the bm - 26 Hawk i have now. It can be used as a top or bottom feed saw, has the ability to hold 6 racked blades, tension release at the front, keeps & holds tension. More than plenty of power. The aggressiveness of the blade is easily adjusted. Variable speed up to 1750. SUPER QUIET MACHINE! Very stable on its feet. plenty of work table room, & best of all, it's built here in Kansas, & there is no problem with it the Hawk tech folks can't solve with it. Parts availability is dead on! The hawk cuts a perfect line, & great for fretwork, heavy, thick work, & will make a perfect 90. I use rough sawn hardwood in all my projects. The Hawk makes easy work of it! My Hitachi will, too. As many hours as I've put on it, & its 23 years old, the only two things i've ever done to it is replace the power & vs switch. As many bad marks as that saw has agin' it in the reviews, it's one of the best saws I ever bought, & still use. Were I you, I would do some serious research on saw capabilities & try to drive one of each you're interested in before you dump your cash into something you won't enjoy using.

Iggy I have some experience with Hegners I have two the VS 18 and the VS 22 , I bought the 18 in 2001 new and have used it almost every day with no problem till this spring the speed control started acting up so I replaced it I didn't try to fix it . I have used both saws on thick and thin material and have never had a problem with any type of cutting. I have tried many different saws but none can compare to the Hegners. Thats my story and I am sticking to it. Bill

Very nicely done Monti. Thanks for sharing these with us. DW

Nice work !..Love it when nothing goes to waste !

Great job!

Nice looking scraps you did there thanks for sharing

And when you get the clams mark the size of each on the each clamp.. I wish they came stamped with the size. If they get mixed, good luck telling the difference by looks. I not sure which I am using, now. It works so I do not really care.

I don't remember the box either, but what would be a more interesting story, is how you know a pole dancer in Brazil. :-)

Your neighbors know who to come to for the best!

Started in 2015, completed today. I started this got it cut out, did lots of sanding and them put it in a cardboard box and set it on the "Unfinished" shelf. Last week Heppnerguy and his wife came to visit. He brought me a box of nice veneers. Some were Mahogany, just perfect for lining the "Five Dragon Box". Last weekend I glued the box together, today I lined it with the veneer (thanks so much Dick). The box is approximately 17"L x 6"W x 7"T. The pattern came from "finescrollsaw.com" a place of beautiful patterns and great friendly service.

Had my first go at a puzzle after seeing Paul and Scott doing some thought I would give it a go so purchased some patterns from Iggy (Scott) thanks for the tips on ordering paul and the tips from Iggy on what is needed. I gave this a go found the lines a task lol but for a first attempt not too shabby I think apart from the drill hole by the bloody ear that I have learn`t my lesson from to put me glasses on when I change the drill bit, Open to comments,tips etc as always, I used a #3 Olsen (more than one lol) gotta get used to a set blade for these I think the veining was the one that caught me the most what do most of you use I shall try that on the next one I used a #3/0 for the lines and I felt it struggled or could of been me taking ages to do them lol or do you do the lines with a spiral I just thought lol

My goal is to cut 5 a day and if time allows, and if I feel like it, I just keep cutting... I got 17 cut between yesterday and today and I oiled them and have them drying on the rack. Laid out 26 more patterns on a 7' board and will start working on them tomorrow. I'm all set for my first week at the Farmers Market for the summer of 2017 this Saturday. Let's see if I'm as popular as last year. I averaged selling 25 each Saturday during the 5 hour event last year. Fingers crossed. Holiday weekend, great weather, hoping for a good one.

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