Hegner advice??

[Woodturner1972]

Hello all, I've been lurking on here for long enough so I thought I'd say Hi and ask for the benefit of your opinion. I would also like to say a big thank you to Martin who has given me lots of good advice and even sent me some FD blades!!

OK, I brought a second hand Clarke scrollsaw a while back on a bit of a whim. I have used it enough to know I want to do more but I've had problems with it from the off. To be fair I think it had quite a bit of use with its last owned but today the thread sheared on the tightening knob.... Clarke are out of stock so its no saw for me!

Like I said I'd like to do more and I understand the consensus on here is for the Hegner. I've looked on ebay where there are a couple for sale but I'm not sure on the differences between the models and don't want to buy a wrong un. I would like to be able to change the blades a lot quicker than on the Clarke (for internal cuts) and like the idea of the tensioning lever behind the blade. Can this be retrofitted on older saws as I don't think I can stretch to the prices for a new one!!

Any help or advice would be appreciated!!

 

[scrimper]

There is no doubt that Hegner saws are very expensive (IMHO overpriced) however they are very good saws and I don't ever regret buying mine. Any Hegner saw is going to be of decent quality and I am sure you would not be disappointed even with a 2nd hand machine.

My own personal view (others here have a different view) is that whatever make of saw you buy variable speed and a quick tension lever are essential; especially if you do any intricate or fine fretwork and many pierced cuts. My Hegner has the quick tension lever whilst my older Diamond (a good quality saw now not made) does not and I can tell you after using the Hegner it is a real pain refitting the blade on the Diamond without a quick tension lever! Variable speed will give you much more control on intricate work and is especially useful when learning and cutting other materials.

Be careful what you buy though there are 100s of scroll saws advertised for sale on ebay etc and many of them are just cheapo Chinese made junk with different badges on them some of the names are even from high quality brands but their saws are just bought in and are no better that the unknown badged ones.

There are some other makes of quality saws but not many are available new in the UK.

If you spot a saw you fancy post the details here and I am sure we will do our best to give our honest opinions on it good or bad.

 

[ChrisR]

Woodturner.

Scrimper, has given good sound advice, I don’t think there is anything to add.

One thing is for certain, you will never regret purchasing a Hegner saw.

Mine has given many years of trouble free service, with almost daily use.

Hope you find one soon.

Chris R.

 

[Scrollerman]

Hello all, I've been lurking on here for long enough so I thought I'd say Hi and ask for the benefit of your opinion. I would also like to say a big thank you to Martin who has given me lots of good advice and even sent me some FD blades!!

OK, I brought a second hand Clarke scrollsaw a while back on a bit of a whim. I have used it enough to know I want to do more but I've had problems with it from the off. To be fair I think it had quite a bit of use with its last owned but today the thread sheared on the tightening knob.... Clarke are out of stock so its no saw for me!

Like I said I'd like to do more and I understand the consensus on here is for the Hegner. I've looked on ebay where there are a couple for sale but I'm not sure on the differences between the models and don't want to buy a wrong un. I would like to be able to change the blades a lot quicker than on the Clarke (for internal cuts) and like the idea of the tensioning lever behind the blade. Can this be retrofitted on older saws as I don't think I can stretch to the prices for a new one!!

Any help or advice would be appreciated!!

Hi Woodturner1972.
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