scroll saw upgrade

[gobo]

I have a Delta q3 that is worn out. I want to upgrade. How about the new hawk G4 or a dewaldt or excaliber21 any ideas would be helpful.
This is my first post so I dont know what to expect with this request.

gobo

[jigsue]

You will probably get lots of ideas. I have a Hegner and love it, but I am from UK and I understand that they are difficult get hold of and expensive in US. However, I am sure that you will get lots of response as to the others. From what I have read, the Hawk would be my choice if I had to renew. See what others think. Good Luck and welcome to the forum

Sue

[campasano]

Hi gobo, I also own a Hegner, but a lot of scrollers from different scrollsaw forums that I belong to all speak very highly of the DeWalt 788. It also received good reviews from some of the woodworking magazines....MIKE

[Paul S WI]

Hi gobo, I also have the Hegner 18vs, about 8 years now. Last fall I bought the EX-21 at the Wisconsin SS Trade show. Had to do it as it had all the features I was looking for in a machine. So far I have not experienced any problems with it. The Dewalt is quite similar to the EX-21. Can't speak on the Hawk G4 other than what I have heard. Good machine and American made with good support.

In my opinion, you won't regret your purchase of any one of these three machines.

Now I just need to decide if I want to sell the Hegner as it is not getting used??? Oh well, a good backup if need be. I may just take it to the Wis. SS Trade show this year and sell it there.

[lucky788scroller]

Of those saws you mentioned, you should be happy with any of them, let your budget help dictate your decision. I'm happy with my yella saws, but theres nothing wrong with a red, or orange, or green one either. Dale

[Jediscroller]

When I upgraded, I put a spreadsheet together and listed all of the saws I was looking at in one column and all of the features I wanted for the type of sawing I like to do across the top. I put X's in the columns for the saws that had the features I wanted and narrowed it down from there. In the end for me, the only 2 saws that offered everything I wanted were the Hawk G4 and the Excalibur EX-30. I ended up with the EX-30 and have no regrets whatsoever.

[knothead]

Just recently upgraded to a Hegner 22V. I am very impressed. No more fear on fragile projects. No blade movement at all. Kevin's projects don't even put fear in me anymore.

Tom

[Rolf]

We all have our favorites. I have and love my G4. I have also enjoyed using a Hegner the only thing I wish it has was the capability to top feed. I have been using that feature more and more on my G4. The G4 also has more room under the upper arm. If you have a chance try them all before you buy.

[Pajaro]

Gobo You will get as many suggestions as there are different scroll saws. I have the Excalibur EX21. Great saw. I use to have a Dremel 18. Good saw for the money (few problems) but the price is right. The EX 21 is much better saw but it has a hefty price tag. Hegner, Dewalt, Hawk, all good saws. Think with your wallet. But get best you can afford.

[zoozoo2]

gobo, first thing you will have to deceide is do you like bottom or top feed? I used the DeWalt for years, still have 3. switched to Excalibur 21 in 06. Just wanted to try something different. Both are fine saws. toby