RBI Hawk ScrollSaw

RBIndustries is in Harriosnvile.MO.

address is
RBIndustries,Inc
1801 Vine Street
P.O. 369
Harrisonville,MO 64701

Helpline 1-800-487-2623

www.rbiwoodtools.com

www.jointability.com

They should be able to help

Ken

[masker001]

old fred;
My scrollsaw is a Delta modle 40-540c and I have the same problem as you sometimes.All I do is remove the speed selector plate and clean the circuit conections.I find after running the saw for awhile the connections get sawdust on them and short out the speed switch.I,ve told other people this and they say I,m full of it.I,m just telling you what works for me.As a matter of fact I did my thang just today and its workin just fine now.
Mark

Great Idea! I'm gonna take it apart tomorow and clean it out!
I just hope it works !! Thanx fer the tip !
ol' fred

[ernie7]

I was using an older Sears scroll saw with very easy to change pin end nlades. But wanted something better so I just got an older model Hawk for $200.00. It cuts great but it takes way too long to change blades. The lower blade requires the use of a cylinder type adapter which takes a while to insert the blade,

And the upper part of the blade holder takes awhile to remove and replace also. So when doing a lot of internal cutting, it takes too long.

It the tension is set just a little to tight, the blade pulls out of the lower holder.

Any advice would be appreciated before I put up the Hawk for sale.

By the way I make wooden gear clocks. You can see me at Index

[f250]

Ernie,

Call Hawk, they have new blade holders for pretty cheap. They work so much better than the old ones, you'll be amazed.

Tom

[workin for wood]

my advise is that if you are cutting very small detail work, don't get your head down too close to the saw. If the blade slips out or breaks you get a heck of a whack in the forehead. I have done it before and last week I did it twice in ten minutes! Wish I followed my own advice. Looks like I was in a no holds barred steel chair match, with blood and bump on head.

[sawdustus]

Ken has it right. Call RBI and once you get past their awful (punny) jokes, talk to their tech. I had the same problem only it was with a brand new G4. Turns out that the electronic speed control needed to be replaced. Under warranty, they sent me a new one. A couple of allen screws and push on connectors hold it in. Real easy to replace. Works like a charm now.
George

[Jediscroller]

Hmmmm...is this the record for the oldest revived thread? 6 years and still going, hehehehehe.

[workin for wood]

It's recycling Kevin, to save cyber-paper.

[millwab]

Originally Posted by workin for wood

my advise is that if you are cutting very small detail work, don't get your head down too close to the saw. If the blade slips out or breaks you get a heck of a whack in the forehead.

It also can punch a nice hole in a round fluorescent tube if it's your magnifying light instead of your head!