Any one know

[Kragax]

About a saw called :  Penn State Industries 15" Scroll Saw, variable speed. Model SS-V15 Manufactured in 1991

[Kepy]

I'm not familiar with that saw but if anyone would know, it would be Rick at Rick's Scrollsaw.

[termite]

  it may be hard to get parts for this saw. check with ereplacementparts & see if they stock them.
  i dont know anyhing about the operation of this saw.

[pddesertrat]

Personally I would be leery of it.  It is not a common brand and it doesn't look like they sell them anymore.  Parts may be difficult to obtain, there is no service support for it.  Just my opinion.

[Kragax]

Thanks, I Passed. I am looking at a Hawk 220 for 250.00. Trying to figure out if it's better than my Ryobi.

[BilltheDiver]

Comparing a Hawk to a Ryobi is like comparing a hamburger to a ribeye steak dinner.  They both get the job done, but one is so much more enjoyable than the other.

[Kragax]

Really? It's that much better? How does the Hawk compare to the "Big Yellow" Dewalt?

[Crabbyboater]

I originally had "big yellow", but sold it when I acquired a Hawk 220.  I know there are a number of folks who love the yellow, and it is a good machine, but I felt the Hawk was better, and I've never regretted it.  It's certainly better than the Ryobi.

[Kragax]

This is a 20 yr old saw that has hardly been used. The drawback is it's a two speed rather than a variable speed.

[pddesertrat]

Hawks are a high end scroll saw.  I don't know how much of a downside the 2 speed is.  I don't change my speed often but I do enough that I'm glad to have it.  (I don't have a Hawk).  To me it would be a tough decision between an older two speed Hawk and an new DeWalt.  I wonder if the older one can be converted to variable speed..  Probably would be expensive have to replace motor and electronics.  In my neck of the woods I have seen several newer Hawks for sale on Craigslist, variable speed 26" for less than the price of a new DeWalt.  That would not be a hard choice for me them.  Course you don't see that when you are in the market....

[Kragax]

Well, I bought the Hawk !. Haven't worked out the pick up yet, it's about 100 miles away. Oh, by the way I got it for 225.

[julief]

Kragax, The Ryobi is an OK entry level saw.  I used to do demos on them for the Home Depot.  You will be amazed at the difference in the Hawk.  Hawk is a high end saw and, even used, will be far superior to your Ryobi.  I started on a Dremel and could not believe the difference when I got my Excalibur.  Happy cutting!

[Kragax]

Thanks all, I'm going to get it Sat. morning. I'll post pics, although I imagine you've all see one before. LOL

[pddesertrat]

Congratulations on your purchase.  I'm thinking you will be pleased. 

[puzzleguy]

About a saw called :  Penn State Industries 15" Scroll Saw, variable speed. Model SS-V15 Manufactured in 1991

Yes I have one - bought it on a close out some where around early 1990's ( think a wood show )
I replaced the speed control on mine along time ago - think I cracked it or something like that ( cheaply made electronics )
impossible to get parts for now a days - I remember that this particular machine is the same as the old Delta Chinese 15 inch and the
Harbor Freight 15 Chinese model -- basically its a Hegner rip off . don't think the saw is made any more by anyone . My machine has the
arms of an old Delta ( think I broke the old bolt in the shaft that goes threw the upper arm ) Mine is called " the Frankenstien monster "
because its made up of the two saws - it still works -personally I wouldn't mind another - to my recollection its the only model of that type of saw ( 15 inch Hegner clone basically ) with a variable speed control for around 125 bucks new-- mine cuts great by the way -
I would love it if I could buy another one - but it would have to be in very good condition --
I am a bit of a Scrollsaw nut -I own over 50 saws ( including many treadle saws )