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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Kelly K on November 30, 2013, 06:45:23 pm
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Can anyone tell me the difference between the Hawk 226vs and the ULTRA 226vs? There is an ad on Craigslist with a Hawk 226vs (no mention of Ultra) for $600. I know nothing about the Hawks other than they are a top of the line saw. If it makes any difference, this one appears to have the BLACK air hose which apparently means it's a newer saw than the ones with a CLEAR air hose. A picture of the serial number appears to be 38. I don't know if that is a valid serial number or not...there is some glare on the number in the picture.
Or would I be better off getting the 16" Excalibur new for a few bux less?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Kelly Klaas
Twin Falls, ID.
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I can't tell you the difference, but I have a 226vs and love it. It is my 2nd Hawk as I used to have a 16 inch model. Combine that saw with Flying dutchman blades (and the occasional Olsen PGT for thick projects) and there isn't much you can't do. $600 doesn't sound like a bad price either, but if its on Cl you can likely talk them down some to.
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Thanks for the info Bill! I missed that one. He sold it. But I'm watching one on eBay right now...brand new with many extras and "free shipping." It has a buy it now price of $895. I may make an offer and see what happens.
Kelly Klaas
Twin Falls, ID.
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Good Luck! With patience you will find one.
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Well, here's what happened. A guy about 100 miles from me answered my ad on Craigslist that I was looking for a GOOD scroll saw. He has a Hawk 226-VS with the accessory shelf, magnifying light, couple of blade holders and wheels on the rear legs. He wanted $650...I offered him $575...we settled on $600. He said he bought it from a couple who used it very little and had to quit due to health reasons and all he has done with it is made a couple of test cuts. So I guess I will find out for sure when I go pick it up sometime this week. I hope I did OK. It is surely a better saw than my current Craftsman 16" I bought many years ago. Although I have to admit for a cheapie the Craftsman that I have is really not that bad of a saw! It was my VERY FIRST purchase of a woodworking tool and now I have a whole shop full of tools! I think I may give it to my son-in-law.
Kelly Klaas
Twin Falls, ID.
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Sounds like things worked out well for you! I am sure you will enjoy it! The manuals can be found online, but if you have any trouble, let me know and I will email you a pdf.