Willow
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Interested in Alan- AKA The Woodman's comment "The Axminster is a blatant Hegner rip-off so doesn't make the list as a pure-bred in my book."
Is it a rip-off or is it made by Hegner for Axminster? A friend who had tried my Hegner bought the AWFS18 on it looking very much like my machine. Although I haven't seen the 2 side by side, I am sure they are from the same stable. As a very satisfied user of the Hegner I would say that the Axminster clone is as good. In fact, it is better, it is MUCH cheaper.
I have had the Hegner for about 12 years and at the time it was bought there was little choice in good quality scroll saws. Especially when its required use was taken into consideration. However, it was expensive back then and out of interest have just had a look at the current prices. I am glad the computer chair has arms, they stopped me from hitting the deck.
It is in regular use, often on a daily basis as part of my work but, it has never let me down once. Over the 12 years it has given excellent and faultless service. Maybe that accounts for the price. However, given today's competition, it is an expensive machine.
Willow
Is it a rip-off or is it made by Hegner for Axminster? A friend who had tried my Hegner bought the AWFS18 on it looking very much like my machine. Although I haven't seen the 2 side by side, I am sure they are from the same stable. As a very satisfied user of the Hegner I would say that the Axminster clone is as good. In fact, it is better, it is MUCH cheaper.
I have had the Hegner for about 12 years and at the time it was bought there was little choice in good quality scroll saws. Especially when its required use was taken into consideration. However, it was expensive back then and out of interest have just had a look at the current prices. I am glad the computer chair has arms, they stopped me from hitting the deck.
It is in regular use, often on a daily basis as part of my work but, it has never let me down once. Over the 12 years it has given excellent and faultless service. Maybe that accounts for the price. However, given today's competition, it is an expensive machine.
Willow
the quick change blade alone is worth the extra ££'s , it's a great saw --i think --- reasonably quiet ,and smooth, ---------so i bought another , a variable speed this time !!! they do come up on ebay from time to time, i also would like to try a DeWalt 788 and the Axminster Hegner copy ! i also heard Hegners patent had expired ! but not had it confirmed .
