scroll saw upgrade - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

gobo · 01-23-2008, 07:28 PM

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 · 01-23-2008, 08:01 PM

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 · 01-23-2008, 08:53 PM

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 · 01-24-2008, 01:06 AM

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 · 01-24-2008, 09:08 PM

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 · 01-24-2008, 09:32 PM

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 · 01-25-2008, 11:29 AM

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 · 01-25-2008, 11:59 AM

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 · 01-25-2008, 12:13 PM

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 · 02-01-2008, 07:35 PM

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

01-23-2008, 07:28 PM	#1
gobo Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	scroll saw upgrade 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

01-24-2008, 01:06 AM	#4
Paul S WI Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 353	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. __________________ Paul S.

01-24-2008, 09:32 PM	#6
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,164 Blog Entries: 6	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. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

01-25-2008, 11:29 AM	#7
knothead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 798	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 __________________ Tom ____________________ If you always do what you've always done, You'll always get what you have always gotten.

01-25-2008, 11:59 AM	#8
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,095	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. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

01-23-2008, 08:01 PM	#2
jigsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 869	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

01-23-2008, 08:53 PM	#3
campasano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Citrus Heights,Ca. Posts: 575	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

01-24-2008, 09:08 PM	#5
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	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

01-25-2008, 12:13 PM	#9
Pajaro Going back to who I am. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: How can you have fun in a place where dogs aren't allowed. Posts: 2,129 Blog Entries: 1	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. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "If you play with things that can eat you, you're going to get eaten" (Tarzan) . "

02-01-2008, 07:35 PM	#10
zoozoo2 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 48	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

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