Brilliant!! Thank you for shedding light on a subject that has confused me for years. You have produced a terrifically informative video which covers many of my questions about the differences in the scroll saws as it really is not easy to tell when looking at the advertisements. I really appreciate you taking the time to do these videos. I have subscribed to your channel.
Hello Terri, thank you so much for your very kind words and for subscribing to the channel. You have made me blush with your comments. Lol. When I am doing my videos I have the thought in my mind that people won't be interested in what I have to say but reading comments such as yours makes my time making the videos so worthwhile. Thank you.
Hello again Mr scrimper .i would like to ask you a couple of questions about the hegner scroll saw as i am about to make a purchase decision. Like you say in the video hegner are expensive.first question to you is do hegner use the same motor in all their model range. Second is the variable speed really important. I am using a very old Sealey scroll saw fixed speed for the last number of years and it is a very good saw does a lovely finish on wood. I am interested in the multicut 1with the quick release at the rear and would love to have your opinion please. Your videos are most helpful in all subjects and a pleasure to watch and like I've mentioned in an earlier comment you would have made a brilliant teacher. Looking forward to your reply .Thank you Regards T.
Hello Thomas, thank you for your kind comments. I will try to answer your questions. As far as I know all of the modern Hegners use a standard 100watt induction motor (Far superior to brush type motors used on some saws) except the large Polycut model which has a 180 watt motor. As regards Variable speed, it's not essential and many people manage without it, but once you have used a saw with it you would not want to go back to a single speed machine. Variable speed comes in very handy when cutting delicate work, thin wood, plastics or metal, it is also a big help for anyone new to the hobby as the saw does not 'race' through the work faster than you can follow. Quick tension release is essential, Front is best but rear is manageable and far superior to no quick release lever.
Hi Scrimper, once again an informative video, keep'em coming! I didn't know there are two types of blade, the pinned type looks very much like a coping saw blade? I spent my working life in precision engineering and converting a cheaper fretsaw to having a toggle release seems doable. I may look into this but not having any machine tools it would have to be done by hand. Using my hand fretsaw is effective but it really makes my shoulders hurt. I'll look and see what's available in the used market. Years ago most of my fretwork was done using thin ply, nothing like the rubbish today. If anyone is throwing out a chest of drawers or a wardrobe I snap it up as they are a great source of decent wood.
Hi Colin, many thanks for your interesting comments. The pinned fret blades are basically the same as coping saw blades but shorter. You are correct about old drawers being excellent for fretwork (and other projects) and it amazes me how people will throw away a decent set of drawers made from 'proper' timber and replace it with a cheap foreign made from chipboard or MDF that looks nice but falls apart after 12 months.
Thanks for the comment Terence, I can't really say, Hegner only accepts pinless blades. I can't really say about the others. most of the saws that only take pinned blades can be adapted to take pinless ones. I would not recommend any one to buy a saw that would not take pinless blades. (standard 5" fretsaw blades)
Hi Rodrigo, It depends on what you are going to do on the saw. If you plan to cut long pieces then the 22 inch one would be very good to have, (there have been times when I wished that mine had a longer cut. However if you don't plan to cut long pieces then the 18inch model will be fine. Of course if you cut from both ends of a piece then an 18 throat will cut up to 36 inches.
Hello James I am afraid that You tube does not have a message system and it is not wise to give out email addresses as they are 'harvested' and used by scammers. What sort of photo's are you wishing to send?
Brilliant!! Thank you for shedding light on a subject that has confused me for years. You have produced a terrifically informative video which covers many of my questions about the differences in the scroll saws as it really is not easy to tell when looking at the advertisements. I really appreciate you taking the time to do these videos. I have subscribed to your channel.
Hello Terri, thank you so much for your very kind words and for subscribing to the channel. You have made me blush with your comments. Lol. When I am doing my videos I have the thought in my mind that people won't be interested in what I have to say but reading comments such as yours makes my time making the videos so worthwhile. Thank you.
Very informative. Looking forward to part two.
Thank you for the comment Mark, Part 2 is uploading as I write. ruclips.net/video/wGxCc9VbaZw/видео.html
Hello again Mr scrimper .i would like to ask you a couple of questions about the hegner scroll saw as i am about to make a purchase decision. Like you say in the video hegner are expensive.first question to you is do hegner use the same motor in all their model range. Second is the variable speed really important. I am using a very old Sealey scroll saw fixed speed for the last number of years and it is a very good saw does a lovely finish on wood.
I am interested in the multicut 1with the quick release at the rear and would love to have your opinion please.
Your videos are most helpful in all subjects and a pleasure to watch and like I've mentioned in an earlier comment you would have made a brilliant teacher. Looking forward to your reply .Thank you
Regards T.
Hello Thomas, thank you for your kind comments. I will try to answer your questions. As far as I know all of the modern Hegners use a standard 100watt induction motor (Far superior to brush type motors used on some saws) except the large Polycut model which has a 180 watt motor.
As regards Variable speed, it's not essential and many people manage without it, but once you have used a saw with it you would not want to go back to a single speed machine. Variable speed comes in very handy when cutting delicate work, thin wood, plastics or metal, it is also a big help for anyone new to the hobby as the saw does not 'race' through the work faster than you can follow.
Quick tension release is essential, Front is best but rear is manageable and far superior to no quick release lever.
Hi Scrimper, once again an informative video, keep'em coming!
I didn't know there are two types of blade, the pinned type looks very much like a coping saw blade?
I spent my working life in precision engineering and converting a cheaper fretsaw to having a toggle release seems doable. I may look into this but not having any machine tools it would have to be done by hand.
Using my hand fretsaw is effective but it really makes my shoulders hurt.
I'll look and see what's available in the used market.
Years ago most of my fretwork was done using thin ply, nothing like the rubbish today.
If anyone is throwing out a chest of drawers or a wardrobe I snap it up as they are a great source of decent wood.
Hi Colin, many thanks for your interesting comments. The pinned fret blades are basically the same as coping saw blades but shorter.
You are correct about old drawers being excellent for fretwork (and other projects) and it amazes me how people will throw away a decent set of drawers made from 'proper' timber and replace it with a cheap foreign made from chipboard or MDF that looks nice but falls apart after 12 months.
Hi grate videos thanks Mark.
Thank you Mark
Hi Scrimper, many thanks for the video!!
Is there a scrollsaw on the market that only uses pinless blades??
Thanks for the comment Terence, I can't really say, Hegner only accepts pinless blades. I can't really say about the others. most of the saws that only take pinned blades can be adapted to take pinless ones. I would not recommend any one to buy a saw that would not take pinless blades. (standard 5" fretsaw blades)
Can you purchase a Hegner scroll saw in the uk
Yes Martin Hegner.co.uk
I have the opportunity to choose 18 or the 22 inches hegner sroll saw
plesa i will like to have your advice thanks
Hi Rodrigo, It depends on what you are going to do on the saw. If you plan to cut long pieces then the 22 inch one would be very good to have, (there have been times when I wished that mine had a longer cut. However if you don't plan to cut long pieces then the 18inch model will be fine. Of course if you cut from both ends of a piece then an 18 throat will cut up to 36 inches.
@@scrimperuk thanks and take care
@@rodrigovillegas9163 A pleasure and thank you for watching my videos.
Hi John, What e-mail address can I use to send you some photos.Thanks, Joe.
Hello James I am afraid that You tube does not have a message system and it is not wise to give out email addresses as they are 'harvested' and used by scammers. What sort of photo's are you wishing to send?
I need one.....👍🇺🇸
You do, one of the most used machines in my workshop and a joy to use.