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Hegner Scroll Saw Review & Ratings 2017

Hegner 18" Variable Speed scroll sawThe HEGNER 22″ scroll saw is a machine targeted at professionals or individuals who indulge in hardcore woodcutting for a living. As a result, it’s one of the most reliable and highly precise scroll saws on the market. Having a massive 22-inch capacity, the saw can handle projects of almost any size. There’s also Quicklock, a unique tension release system, which makes inside cuts and fretwork quite easy. In this HEGNER 22″ variable speed scroll saw review, we’ll find if this is the saw that professionals would be happy using as their primary equipment.

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Pros Cons
  • As aforementioned, the 22-inch capacity makes this scroll saw a real beast, able to handle almost any kind of woodcutting projects.
  • This is one of the quietest and smoothest scroll saw on the market and it’s primarily because of the sturdy base. The rest of the body is built like a tank too.
  • Despite being a professional-grade scroll saw, changing blades is surprisingly easy on this machine.
  • The scroll saw stays rooted and simple. It doesn’t pack in a horde of features to justify its premium price tag. The maker knows what its target audience is and what’s expected from this machine. The scroll saw therefore offers a simple set of features and justifies its price by excelling at what it’s built to do.
  • The scroll saw is quite pricey. However, this is not a scroll saw for the hobbyist or someone who has a limited shopping budget. People who would buy this scroll saw are ones needing a well-built, powerful scroll saw; price is not their concern.
  • This scroll saw sticks to the basics and doesn’t try a lot of fancy things. As a result, it kind of trails other similarly priced scroll saws that offer the latest features the industry has to offer.

Top Hegner Scroll Saw Questions & Answers

• How is the stand attached to the saw?

There are three bolts used to attach the machine to the stand. These bolts are used with lock washer and flat washer from the bottom and screwed into the machine’s base.

• What voltage does the saw work at?

The saw works at 110 V, requiring very little amperage.

• Can this saw bifurcate 18 gauge steel?

Yes, it can, but that depends on the actual hardness of the steel and also the blades being used.

• What is the table’s tilt range?

The table tilts both left and right – 45 degrees to the left and 10 degrees to the right.

• How is blade vibration like at different speed levels?

When secured to a table or bench, the blades do not vibrate even when operating at top speed.

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My final thoughts about Hegner scroll saw:

The HEGNER 22″ is the best scroll saw money can buy because it’s the most uncomplicated professional-grade scroll saw available for purchase. If you want fancy features, this is certainly not the scroll saw you want. However, if you want your scroll saw to do what it’s supposed to do it better than any other scroll saw or on par with the best scroll saws, this HEGNER should be your pick.