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Swap Shop / Re: RBI HAWK 20" duratorque

« on: November 02, 2013, 11:32:36 am »

I'm thinking about buying either a Hawk or a Hegner so I might be interested? Do you have any pictures, how old is it, is it variable speed, what shape is it in? You can e-mail me at jpugh01@gmail.com.
Thanks, Jim

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Hawk vs. others

« on: November 01, 2013, 09:50:18 pm »

Anybody out there have something to say about the Hawk brand?? I'm interested in a comparison to the Excalibur or Dewalt if that info is available from some users? Just saw a video today and from that little bit/bite it was impressive. I have an Excalibur I bought used that appears hardly used but I'm just not happy with it and am looking around for something different. I just started scrolling about 10 months ago and love it. Anyhow, thanks in advance for your time and info....Jim

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Swap Shop / Re: I got Balls

« on: September 13, 2012, 12:51:20 am »

Got mine today and they are high quality. Thanks much for the great deal...Jim

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Excaliber question

« on: September 13, 2012, 12:47:43 am »

The blade screws were not in the middle, top was far left and bottom was close to far right. This appears to solve my problem with cutting at an angle. Simple if you know what to do! The wobble problem is still there but not near as bad now. One member suggested turning the motor but on my saw there are four bolts that hold the motor to the frame and no way to adjust or turn the motor??
Thanks for the links to sites that help newbees like me and thanks a ton to the members that responded..........Jim

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Swap Shop / I got Balls

« on: September 03, 2012, 08:36:00 pm »

Thanks Judy, the check is in the mail so to speak. I'm going to PayPal now and figure out how to send the $7.50.
Thanks: Jim

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Re: Excaliber question

« on: September 03, 2012, 10:26:46 am »

Thanks to all for the advice and tips. I will now work my way through them and let you know how I made out. Again thanks for giving me a good starting point.  Jim

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Tutorials, Techniques and Tips / Excaliber question

« on: September 02, 2012, 07:24:45 pm »

I bought a used 30" that looked almost new and I have made 8 projects with it. It seems to cut/wonder from side to side and cut thick (3/4) hardwood at an angle. I am new to all this but think the blade tension is correct and for sure the blade is square with the table. When looking at the blade just running with no cutting it appears to wobble. I saw on one of the posts that you could turn/rotate the motor a bit and this would eliminate the wobble. My saw is an original Canada model and the motor doesn't rotate.
The question is how do you know if the saw needs a professional tune-up and who would do it? I have nothing to compare this saw with so don't know what it needs if anything. I just think a saw brand of this quality would do a much better job even with a newby at the wheel.
Plain and simple, I'm just lost and don't know what to do or try and will appreciate any guidance. I really like woodworking and scroll sawing but the frustration level is a bit high right now.
Thanks: Jim

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Swap Shop / Re: I got Balls

« on: September 01, 2012, 11:46:53 pm »

I would like 20 of them please. Shipping would be to 430 Rusty Spur Ln, La Mesa NM 88044. How do I pay you?
Thanks for the post and offer.
JimInNM
Jim Pugh