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Thanks for the replies and suggestions. As it turned out this was easier than I thought. I removed the cover on the side opposite the fence and the main cylinder holding the blades is secured with four hex screws. I loosened them and set it to be a consistent height above the table. Not quite...

Hi, A while ago I purchased a secondhand Elektra Beckum HC260 so that I can purchase sawn timber and repurpose other timber rather than prepared timber to save money in the long run. In general it works great. The problem I'm having is that when thicknessing it consistently results in one side...

Aaarrrggghhh .... Just had this reply to an exchange of emails with Scies (Pegas manufacturer) about this problem: "We made some test on the Hegner we have here at the factory. By tightening the top of the blade as low as possible in the clamp we couldn’t brake one blade, even by sawing 40mm...

Hi, Thanks for the quick reply. When I load a new blade I insert and tighten it in the bottom clamp and place the blade in the machine. At this point the quick clamp is held securely in an upright position by the knurled knob above it. I then insert the blade in the quick clamp and tighten it...

I’ve recently bought an Electra Beckum HC260M planer thicknesser for £230. Not sure if it’s a good buy or not. I need to strip it down and give it a good going over but the motor works ok and it’s not rusty. It doesn’t have a fence or a dust collector. Does anyone know if I can source these...

Can anyone advise on adjustments to the setup of a Hegner Multicut 2, or let me know if what I’m experiencing is normal for this saw? The background is I’ve been experiencing lots of broken Pegas blades, always 1 inch from the top where they have introduced a notch. The advice from Pegas has...

Thanks for your comments. Just cut a squirrel puzzle. Changed from a Niqua blade to a Pegas #5 (which I prefer), checked the tension, slowed down and was careful not to put side pressure on the blade. Puzzle fits well both ways. Will have to keep practicing and be careful. I struggle with the...

I wonder if someone can help? I'm cutting puzzles out of 20mm oak and beech. The problem is that the pieces are OK coming out of the top of the cut but get stuck coming out of the bottom. I've made sure the blade is perpendicular side to side using a block of wood, making a cut, turning it...

Thanks for the comments and advice. I think I'll keep looking and see if something good comes up on ebay. Still undecided if I should get a thicknesser or a planer/thicknesser? Hmmm...

I've been using my Scroll Saw for about 6 months now and am thoroughly enjoying it. However I've been amazed at the cost of timber. I'm planning to get a thicknesses so that I can use secondhand timber and I've already got some ready to be prepared. My budget for a thicknesser is fairly low...

Well I bit the bullet and paid £150 to Hegner for a new variable speed control and it's done the job and I now have a working machine. Only worth it because I paid a good price for the scroll saw in the first place. Now to build a stand for it.

Tried cutting something this evening and had lots of trouble because the speed wasn't consistent and kept getting very slow, then sped up when I put the knob back into the speed control and rotated it a bit. So I guess it's a phone call to Hegner to order a new control box! This is what I...

Thanks for the replies. I've found someone in Sussex and will see if they can help. I'm also avidly looking at youtube and other online resources.

I was fortunate to pick up a variable speed Hegner Multicut 2s at what I though was a good price locally. On getting it home I found that the variable speed control made no difference and it seems to operate at one speed only. I planned to use some compressed air and electrical cleaner to see if...

Hi, I've recently purchased an entry level Axminster scroll saw, just started to work with it and really enjoying it. I think I'd benefit greatly from some tuition. I've tried googling and apart from Axminster running courses in Axminster or Sittingbourne there doesn't seem to be much...