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I own a Hegner and would recommend them, only downside is the price which IMHO is too high for what it is! Axminster do a Hegner clone which looks to be a direct Hegner copy but it's much more affordable, I haven't tried one but a few here have so they could advise on them. Regarding your...

Absolutely agree, IMHO variable speed is essential, I always slow mine down for detailed cutting and very thin work and use the faster speed for thicker materials and hardwoods, I find that if you have the saw running too fast on thin work the blade rips through so quickly you don't have time to...

I simply hate doing the finish because I am so rubbish at it, I usually end up using either a water based varnish that dries quickly or one of those spray varnishes which are more effective but take a while to dry. What I don't get about the oil type finish and the dipping is that it looks to...

IMHO the very finest book published about Scroll sawing are either The scroll saw handbook or the newer New Scroll saw handbook both by the late Patrick Spielman both of these books are really interesting and very informative, both cover all aspects of the hobby. one or other of these is...

Very nice work I am not a golfer but I like those designs especially the 3D effect.

That is brilliant, my wife would like this as she is a shire horse fan but I don't think I could make one of these!

Not wishing to appear negative or anything but I feel that Marcros has made some excellent points and offered very worthwhile advice. yes there are quite a few here who are scroll-sawers but scroll-sawing is a very niche hobby, for example how many of us actually have friends or family who do...

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I find it impossible to wear a mask, either because I find them terribly uncomfortable or they fog up my glasses and I can't see. TBH I find scroll sawing a relaxing thing to do but if I had to sit there wearing a mask I don't think I would bother. With other machines I can see why a mask is...

The only thing that I have had go wrong with my Hegner is the small on/off rocker switch (it's a variable speed saw) but I certainly would not suggest buying a spare one from Hegner as they want £24 + P&P for one, which is utterly ridiculous when it's a 'bog' standard mini rocker that places...

You really do need dust extraction when using a disc/belt sander, it's probably the worst think for your health having fine sanding dust reign free. I have a 6"belt/9"disc nutool sander and what I did was make a cabinet/stand and fitted it with a Hoover constellation and using a home-made valve...

I have made a system for my Dewalt radial arm saw that works a treat, I use an old aquavac underneath that starts with the saw, I built a collecting chamber at the back sucked by the vac and it works brilliantly. The Aquavac is noisy but so it the saw so I don't notice with my ear muffs on.

I have been quiet on this one as I am ashamed to say that I have never used any extraction on my scroll saws, I do on my other machines and I did try it on the Hegner but one thing I like about the Hegner is that it's nice and quiet to use and an extractor seems to spoil that for me. If fairness...

Afraid to admit that I am a model railway fan and have a special building in the garden just for it, I am also a Meccano enthusiast and have a huge collection of the stuff inc several No 10 sets. Trouble is that I have too many hobbies and not enough time!

This is what I bought my seven yr old grandson for Christmas http://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Adams-Toy- ... r+Workshop

I have to be honest I don't have much confidence in youngsters becoming woodwork or even craft fans, when I was a lad in the 1960's we were always doing something such as model making, woodwork or Meccano we even spent hours with plasticine but all today's youngsters want to do is play with...

Thanks for the kind comments. It's just recycled scrap wood, the main fretwork part is some 3mm birch ply I found in a factory skip, the surround is an old door frame (ripped and jointed) Mahogany (or one of the lookalikes) the leaves are bits of oak and the little frames are a scrap of maple...

Welcome John from another John! I still have my Hobbies A1 Treadle machine and various Hobbies Hand-frames although nowadays I use my Hegner as I find it easier than both the Treadle and the frames. My A1 belonged to my Grandfather in the early 1900's then my father and I took it over in 1963...

We shall be expecting your preliminary review with some pictures tomorrow evening!

Don't give up on the Diamond it's a good machine, I spoke to Doug about the vibration and he advised me to (1) remove the balance weight fitted inside (if fitted) and (2) fit the machine to a real sturdy bench/cabinet and bolt it down to the floor. As far as buying another saw goes I would...