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Made using A4 1/4 inch bb plywood sheet using #2 spiral blade with black backboard mount like the look he’s giving on this one thanks for looking

Sorry but my post above got interrupted. My decision was made for me as yesterday afternoon I found a two year old unit for less than half the price of a new one. I met with the gentleman this morning and am now the owner of a mint condition Pegas 21. I am a happy camper!

Me too. I even printed the patterns.

I have been doing something similar for years with dowels. I started using pointed dowels to finish wheels and soon discovered many uses for these. I have been doing something similar for years with dowels. I started using pointed dowels to finish wheels and soon discovered many uses for these.

You mean like wearing your levis down low, cigs pack rolled up in your white T-shirt sleeve and a ducktail hair do,,,, dude? sorry.

This is the method I use to paint my Stand up Puzzle pieces. It may come in handy to somebody sometime. I have lengths of 4mm steel rod, cut at about 100mm (4"). I drill a hole into the puzzle piece where it wont be seen, insert the rod and by holding it, I can easily paint all around the piece. Then place it in a hole on a board to dry. If I'm doing a lot my hand get a bit tired holding onto the thin rod, so I use Vice grips. Makes it easy. I also use this method when spraying small items.

I would see what Home Depot has to say.. They may exchange it for you.

Came across this Steve Good pattern. I had to adjust the angle of the arms a bit to accommodate my saw, but it works. Looks better than the scrap block I was using. I put magnets in his feet so he would on "stand by" when not in use. Chris

haven't made any napkin holders Where I live most people just have a roll of paper towel close to the tv tray and the table is covered with old, unread newspapers. Ha Ha

They walk funny and create hip problems!!

You DO realize I was asking about scroll saw fads, right?

My daughter just adopted twins a month ago and this is my impetus for getting a scroll saw and making items for them. They make me proud!

It could be the upper arm is hitting the bottom of the cover plate (Lid part#80). It could be the tension rod is hitting the cover plate (Lid part#80). Rick's Scrollsaw https://scrollsaws.com/ gives information on fixing this: Scroll down in the left column to Dewalt Tune-up. Then in new screen scroll down past the parts diagram and picture of blade and table hole and you will see pictures for removal and repair of the lid. This did correct knocking on my saw. Larry

That's our house. When were you here?

The two that I noticed were, as you mentioned 'napkin holders' and also 'name' plaques. I did a lot of both. Then along came the 'Gnomes'.. I haven't done one yet

I would send it back if under warranty... if you work on it they could void the warranty.

My wife has a cousin who visits us with two of her grown girls every year. She has purchased some presents for part of her family from me almost every year. I am finishing up the batch for this year now. I have two more to finish and then I start packing them up to mail them to her. I had her sit down with me at the computer and choose the ones she wanted to order. I was amazed that she ordered most of the patterns that do not interest me much and I never thought they would be chosen to have me cut them. But the customer is the one making the choices so here they are. I add some backer boards on the crucifixion project to give them a little color and add some interest to them. They are Steve Good patterns, should anyone want to know that. I cut them in BBPly and the desk project I used a piece of scrap wood for the base. The cross plaque is one I have cut several times before and is one that I personally have always liked and enjoy cutting. Unfortunately I do not remember the designer of this plaque and if I do I will come back and edit it in. Now you can see that I have been doing something in my shop since I got back from Montana and not just sitting around the house all day watching television. Dick heppnerguy

Go to scrollsaws.com and read about filing the cover plate that comes in contact with the rod. Especially if the rod is too loose. There is a sweet spot for the rod once it's adjusted correctly but it can still hit the cover plate. It's a simple matter of filing or sanding off the offending area of the plate. Very simple fix.

Here's what 3 of my 5 will look like when cut, the other 2 can stay a surprise.

Home Depot has a return policy. I'd take it right to them and let them ship it and handle the problem. They'll probably just exchange it or refund your money. They are very good about that.

congratulations on your new to you saw. I’m sure you will enjoy it.

Seems I remember a reading some where where there can be a place where the some part can hit something and it was an easy fix. What I just wrote does not help you buy may trigger someones memory. Maybe @kmmcrafts remembers.

Hmmm . . . Not the same noise mine was making when I joined the group a couple years ago. Replacing the connecting rod solved my problem. Here's a thought - if you are confident the bearings/sleeves are good and adjusting the tension rod isn't making a significant difference, perhaps the problem is farther back. I'm thinking the motor shaft itself that connects to the connecting rod. Only other thought that comes to mind is perhaps the long (upper and lower) horizontal rods might be bent. Good luck with it. If it cuts OK, and I say this with tongue in cheek, the solution is hearing protection.

Ah-so! Now I get it. That would make a difference for sure. It wouldn't be too difficult to make a bracket for the lights and attach it to the main body of the saw to take the weight off the arm. There are 2 bolts on either side that could be used to mount he bracket. Just a suggestion to eliminate the need for a prop.

Beautiful work.

Name is Jerry, not Jwee

Thank you to everyone for their input. My decision was made for me yesterday as I found someone yesters

I also use dowels Bob,, When I mad name trains I would place all of the letters on dowels to spray. I have boards piled up with holes for various sizes I must post a pic of my wheel painting machine one day.

John, do you then put a dab of paint in the hole to hide it a bit?

I've had a Pegas now, ordered thru Denny, since August of this year. Put a review of it in the review section after using it for several hours. And have given it a good workout since then. No issues for me at this time.

The consumer is fickle. For that reason, I don't attempt to keep up with them. By the time I realize the emergence of a fad, it's too late, anyway. Like kmmcrafts, I make what is requested (sometimes) but, more often, what I like. I'm more process oriented than result driven. So what leaves the bench is often a crap shoot. Right now, I'm in the midst of making 4 Limbert style tables. Repetitive work drives me bonkers. The only thing saving my sanity is that the tops are Resin coated mesquite round slabs. There's enough variation in the process of prepping and finishing the tops to ease the angst of the mundane table leg builds. Once these are done and delivered, I hope never to be asked to make another. I hate saying NO!

This is awesome, thank you Travis! I'll look at purchasing the previous years too

I guess I've never fell into the "gotta make the new fad" gang.. I just make things I like OR what customers ask for. One I remember getting a lot of request for was the fidget spinners.. seems there was wands too back in the Harry Potter days.. Never did either even though I was asked because one, at the time I was more artistic in what I was making and I seen no art in fidget spinners plus I didn't want to fool with getting bearings etc... Didn't have a lathe at the time of the wand fad.

I was going to make a couple of napkin holders, reckon I missed the boat

It's just to hold the arm up while I put the blade thru a hole or changing them. I used to use a scrap block, but thought this more creative.

In Canada, it is actually illegal to ask for the SIN, Social Insurance Number. That is only to be given/used for income tax purposes. I never give that info out.

The thing with sending it back is if it's due to cold temps the new one will likely be the same way.. I've seen a lot of topics about that issue in the cold months.. That being said, mine always ran fine after a few minutes of cutting.. so if yours is doing it every time you try to use it even after running it for 15 -20 minutes then you probably should return it if you can. IF it's not cold where you are it very well could be a bad bearing or something making it hard for the saw to get started..

Welcome to the village!! So you're saying that the saw runs IF you sort of help it along but runs fine once you give it some help? Mine used to do that in cold weather.. at the time I had a unheated shop and live in Michigan where temps regularly around 25F during the day time.. However I'd start having this issue at around 40F.. It got to where in the cold winter I would take a small heater and place it at the back of the saw for a few minutes to sort of warm up the motor.. Then it was fine for the rest of the day.. Might be something to consider if this started as temps come down if you live in a cool climate area.. Also have you checked the motor brushes? Maybe a possibility there..

I have the King 16" and love it. Almost no vibration when you tune it, I had a ton of help from the folks here setting it up for optimal running. Blade changes are quick and easy. You won't be disappointed. Chris

What is this "sleep" thing of which you speak?

Those napkin holder seemed be "all the rage" a couple of years ago, but dropped out of sight pretty quickly.

I have an EX21 and an older Hawk 220. I used an AMT made in Taiwan castiron saw for years until I saw someone change the blades on an EX21 and decided I had to have one. I have hands-on experience with Ray at Seyco and can't recommend him enough. The support is the best. I want to replace my old backup Hawk saw with one that works the same way as my EX21 so that when I pull it out and dust it off, I don't have to spend a day relearning how to use it. I have your exact problem; choosing between the Seco and Pegas saws.

This is the gentleman who wrote "BigPrint", my go to printing program.

@Tallbald, first I ask your location. Then I want to say this. Regarding used Hegner saws, they may look bad but they don't wear out. They are built like tanks and require very little maintenance. So with that said, there are at least 6 of them near me in So. Cal. One is $600 and it is a jewel and 100% complete. Even has a cover. Don't be afraid of a used saw. Just do your due diligence and check them out. I have 3 saws, all bought used. I've never had a new saw. You have a large contingent of folks here with vast knowledge of all brands so ask questions and read all the past conversations regarding this subject. I hate to see anybody spend more money than necessary. Especially in this economy and being on a fixed income as most of us are. Don't be in a hurry. There's a great deal just waiting for you just around the corner.

I am going to go way out on a limb and say it is Times New Roman that has been kerned to make the letters touch. Kerning is an old printers trick to adjust space between characters. To do it in Word, highlight the word, right click for font and go to spacing. You can make the spacing positive to spread the letters or negative to close them down. Doesn't affect the size, just the space.

Agreed I'd already told myself I was not going to cut that hole next time and use a a drill lol. Yep the wood was just a old chunk of 2*4 but it's not meant as a keeper just to cut and learn. I must admit I hate sanding I'm going to have to spend more time at it and find some more efficient ways to do it . Thanks !

Beautiful cutting. You certainly captured his eyes!

Thanks Marg. I wish I had the patience to do that. It’s a wise idea. Several times I’ve taken a finished one off the backer and recut something I wasn’t happy with. Your way would be much better.

Thanks so much Dave! I'm happy with this one but I'll bet I'm one of the slowest pattern designers out there. Several hours on this one, but I enjoy it almost as much as the cutting, especially when it's a grandkid. Also, I owe the font I used to you. Thanks!

Thanks Paul. I'm so blessed in that area. My 3 grandkids live very close. Two of them I can see in their yard from my front porch. I retired in time to help my wife keep them as babies/toddlers while the parents worked. For that I consider myself a rich man indeed.