Recent content by frhodes

Many thanks I have been using hegner no. 5 standard blades and seem to be doing fine, I appreciate I need to try different blades I have been practicing on ¼" 3/8" and ½" timber various types, Frank.

Many thanks, I have been practicing all my cuts now and seem to have mastered the single speed, I just slow down when I need to. I think I will fit a foot switch I think it might be an advantage. Now Im getting used to my scroll saw lm enjoying the hobby. Frank.

Many thanks thats a good idea, I have now purchased one but am trying to sort out wiring. Frank.

Sounds good I'll give it a try, is it a Hegner switch or a after market one?.

Many thank for advice, yes I have started cutting and getting more confident. Many thanks Frank

Thanks for the replies they have been very helpful, to upgrade my Hegner with Hegner parts would not be cost effective it would be cheaper for me to by another second hand scroll saw with speed control. I think both of your replies suggest that I do more practic, well I have spent all morning...

I have just taken up scroll sawing so I am a complete beginner, I have purchased a second hand Hegner Multicut 2 single speed, and now think I should have done a bit more research before I made the purchase. until I gain some experience I am finding the saw to fast for my ability, would any...