Hegner User

[Reaper]

I have a question about my hegner.I have had my saw for years but up until just recently I never had to use a blade like a # 1,# 2.Now I am trying portraits and have to use a smaller blade.My problem is I put the blade in the bottom holder, I used the 0.5mm clamp.Now when I go to thread it in the top I can't get the clamp to close on the blade.Maybe I'm just weird or my eyes are going.I have no problem with say a #5 or # 7.What am I doing wrong, it drove me crazy yesterday so I switched to a # 5 and had no problem.Just the blades breaking because of the tight turns.Could it be the quick clamp, just thought of that?Well any help will be great.....Dave

[UHMNL]

Dave,
There should be a small screw on the left, you might have to turn that just a little.
FD Mike

[chippygeoff]

I have just got my Hegner. I got it Saturday, wonderful machine. I had spoken to Hegner on the phone about that very problem you are having and they told me that the 0.5 clamp is for number 3 and number 5 blades. I have since used both, FD-UR blades and yesterday I managed to use a 7 as well. As Mike said, there is a small grub screw on the left hand side of the clamp and if you screw this in so it is flush with the inside edge of the clamp I think you may well find it will work. Failing that you may have to get the smaller clamp from Hegner.

[ChuckD]

I have several clamps for mine.  They are not marked for what size they are so when I am using a different one (until I can find the one that just took off hiding) I just stick any blade in them.  I go from 2/0 to 7.  I have never had a problem holding any of the blades.  Like Mike said just check the screw and make sure it is flush and it should hold.  Good Luck

[Reaper]

Thanks guys.That was it.I tightened the screw on the side and it works great.Thanks again.I have had this saw for years and never thought of doing that......Dave