Hegner Buying Guide
The Ultimate Guide for Education
Introduction Whatisascrollsaw?
A scrollsaw is a useful power saw that is designed to make ultra-intricate cuts in piecesofwoodandothermaterials.
Scrollsawsenableyoutomakecutsinsideofapieceofwoodorcutfromthe outsideandworkyourwayinward.Unlikeabandsaw,thebladeisshort,very thin,andsimplyreciprocatesupanddown.Bladesareavailableinvarioussizes andtoothpatternsforusewithdifferentmaterials.Whilemainlyusedforwood, youcancutplastic,metalandevenglasswiththecorrectblade.
Scrollsawsizeisdeterminedbyitsthroat.Throatsizeisthedistancefromthe bladetotherearofthesawwhereit oinsthetable.Thelongerthethroat,the largerthematerialyoucancut.
Ascrollsawworkslikeabandsaw;youmovetheworkagainstthesawbladeto makethecut.However,thekeydifferenceisthatwithabandsawthesawbladeis acontinuousloopwhereasareciprocatingbladeisusedinthescrollsaw.
Themainpurposeofascrollsawistocutintricateprofiles,patternsand oints. Youcanmakeintarsia,marquetry,letteredsigns,andtemplates.Anotheruseof scrollsawistomakewoodentoys, igsawpuzzlesetc.
TOPTIP!
Whenbuyingascrollsawlookforthe following:
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• Thethroatsizeofthesaw
Typeofblade;pinendbladevsregularflatblade
Availablespeed
Noiseandvibrationatvariousspeeds
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Arethecontrolknobsateasilyaccessiblelocations?
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Themaximumangleoftilt
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Properdustremoval
With this buyer’s guide, you now have all the information you need to purchase a Hegner scrollsaw that fits your needs perfectly.
WhyHegner?
Themarket-leadingHegnerscrollsawrangeprovidesthehighestquality,highest precisionmachineryinthescrollsawmarket.Renownedforimpeccableworkmanship, Hegnerscrollsawshavebeendesignedtolast,soourscrollsawsgiveyoutheconfidence youneedtobesurethatyourequipmentwillnotletyoudown.
Withtheirmanufacturingheritageandreputationforhighqualityandlong-lasting machinery,Hegnerhasbeentrustedforahugevarietyofapplicationsbygenerationsof Artisans,Craftworkers, oiners,Cabinetmakers,Woodworkers,Furniturerestorers, Artists,Sculptors,Woodturners,Modelmakers, ewellers,ClockmakersandStudents youngandold
WFEducationGroupisproudtobetheexclusiveUKdistributorofHegnerproducts.
Thepurposeofthislong-termpartnershipwithHegneristoprovideschoolsand collegeswithexceptionalquality,reliablewoodworkingmachinesandaccessories.
Thequality,reliability,andstabilityofHegnerScrollsaws,awiderangeofmodels suitableforeveryapplicationaswellasawiderangeofaccessoriesmakeHegnerthe ultimatechoice.
Don’ttakeourwordforit…
EVOHANNAN–DesignTechnologyTeacher, DwightSchool,Dubai
WhychooseaHegnerinaneducationalsetting?
“Hegnerscrollsawshavehadagreatreputationfor beingbothreliableanddurableforalongtime.I rememberusingaHegnerscrollsawasateenager whenIstudiedDesignandTechnology.Itwasoneof myfavouritetoolstouse.”
Hegner Scrollsaws
(kg)
Overall Machine Table Tilt
Depth of Cut (mm)
Throat Size (mm)
No-load speed
Stroke Lengh (mm)
Dust Ducting
Stand Available
Warranty Details
TABLEINSERT (INTERCHANGEABLE)
POWERSWITCH (COMESIN EITHERON/OFF ORWITH VARIABLESPEED CONTROL)
BenefitsofHegner Scrollsaws
Thethroatsizeofthesaw
Finestcuts,tightradii
Simpleandeasytoperforminsidecuts
Preciseandaccuratecutting
QuickbladechangingwithHegnerbladeclampingsystem
Infinitelyvariableelectronicspeedcontrol(optional)
Brushlessmotorsmeansnolaboriousbrushreplacements
Theinductionmotorensuressawscanbeusedwithoutissuesforextendedperiods
Dustblowertube-orsuctiontube
Germanprecisionengineering
2YearGuarantee*
Hardwoods,softwoods,thickandthincross-sectionarenoproblemforaHegner
Scrollsaw
* 2 year manufacturer’s warranty on mechanical parts and 1 year manufacturer’s warranty on electrical parts.
Whatcanyourstudents create?
Hegner Scrollsaws - In a class of their own. Giving astounding results whether cutting wood, non-ferrous metals, steel, plastic etc. They will allow students to create pieces of work they had never thought possible.
Simple scrollsaw projects are a fantastic introduction for students who are proficient using a drill and other hand tools and are ready to start learning how to use powered saws safely and proficiently.
When it comes to making intricate designs, cutting curves, or working with variable materials, the scrollsaw shines. Some of the more popular types of projects that students and woodworkers find a scrollsaw useful for are:
Inlay
Fretwork
Marquetry
Jigsaw puzzles
3D puzzles
Toys and games
Theonlylimitistheirimagination...
Intarsia
Health&Safety
TheScrollsawisoneofthebestmachinesforteachingpracticalDesign&Technology andthebenefitsofintroducingascrollsawtoyoungerstudentsarehuge.These machinesshouldbetreatedwithcaution,misusecanbedangerous,andthereforeyou mustensureyourstudentsarekeptsafe.
Recommendedin-housemachinerysafetyarrangementsinclude:
Allmachineryshouldbedeemedsafetouseatthebeginningofeachlessonbya teacherortechnician.Thisincludesguardingbeingsetappropriatelyforspecific materialsbeingusedthroughoutthelesson.
Regularinspectionswithcomprehensiverecordskept,anydefectsnoted,and resolutionsalsologged.CLEAPSSprovideusefulcheckliststohelpputthese inspectionsinplace.
AllmachineryfounddefectiveMUSTbeisolatedandfixedwithadequateNOTINUSE labelling.
Whenpurchasingascrollsawensurethebrandistrusted,triedandtestedand providedwitheducationreadysafetyfeatures.EveryHegnermachinehassafety featuresasstandard,includingaworkpiecehold-downarm,bladeguard,anda convenientlyplacedstopswitch.
Allmanufacturerinstructionmanualsshouldbemadeavailable.
BladeSelection
There are several types of blades available to use on a scrollsaw.
StandardTooth
Onastandardtoothblade,theteethareevenlyspacedandareallthesamesize.
Woodbladeshavelargerteethwithgreaterspacebetweenthemtoclearthe sawdustasyoucut.Withametalblade,theteetharesmallerandclosertogether.
SkipTooth
Asthenamewouldsuggesttheskip-toothbladehasa"skip"orspacebetweenthe teeth.Ithashalfasmanyteethasthestandardblade.Thewiderspacebetweenthe teethkeepsthebladecoolerandmakesitagoodbladeforbeginnerstouse.
SpecialityBlades
Thereareotherspecialitybladesavailablesuchasthespiralblade,reversetooth,and metalblades.
Viewofrangeofsrollsawblades
https://shop.wf-education.com/dnt/dnt/machinery/machineconsumables/scrollsaw-blades.html
TopTip!
Bladeselectionisthekey. Whensawingbothhardwoods andsoftwoodsupto1inch thick,selectareverseskiptoothblade.Themostpopular sizetouseisNo.5scrollsaw blade.The12teethperinch andthereverseskip-tooth designonthebladewillensure smooth,evencutswithout splittingorchippinginthe edges.
Alsoavailable
As part of the Hegner range, we offer a number of complementary pieces of equipment:
DustExtractor
TheMaximus13Edustextractorisquietwithenormoussuctionpowerandalarge operatingrange.PerfectforusewithasingleHegnersaw.
Footswitch
Turnmachineonandoffinstantly.Thefootswitchkeepsbothhandsfreetocontrolyour workatalltimes.
DiscSander
Benchmounteddiscsander,withafullguardingsystemandquickchangesandingdisc mechanism.Alsoavailablefreestandingwithbuilt-inextraction.
SparesandAccessories
WFprovidesafullrangeofsparesandaccessoriesforHegnerscrollsaws.
The‘SparePartFinder’onourwebsiteisausefulplacetostart–equally,our customersupportteamwouldbedelightedtoassistyouinselectingtherightpart.
AtWF,welovetotalktechnical.Ourexpertteamhasyearsofexperienceworkingwith, installing,andmaintaininghigh-qualitymachinerylikeHegnerscrollsaws.
Tohelpanswersomeofthemostcommonquestions,we'vecreatedaFAQsection coveringeverythingfromdeliverytoserviceandourcompanybackground.
CheckoutourFAQsforquickanswersorgetintouchwithourteamforpersonalised assistance.
DownloadHegner ScrollsawFAQs
Can’tfindtheansweryou’re lookingfor?
Contacttheteamtoday: customer.support@wf-education.com 01743812200
Warrantyand Maintenance
Weunderstandthatintoday’sD&Tworkshopenvironment,teachersandtechnicians canfindadministeringmachinemaintenanceandservicingissuestimeconsuming, problematicandexpensivewithmultiplesuppliers,differingwarrantiesandcomplex servicingschedules.Withover27years’experienceintheeducationsector,weoffer maintenancecontractstosolvetheseproblems,givingyoupeaceofmindwhilstsaving youtimeandmoney.
Interestedinmaintenance?
GetintouchwithourdedicatedMaintenanceTeam,whocanofferadviceontheservices yourequireandprovideano-obligationquotation.
Peaceofmind…
EveryHegnermachinehasamanufacturer’swarrantyof2years(excepttheelectronic speedcontrol,whichisoneyear),givingyouconfidenceintheworkshop.
Flexiblesolutions Akira™mobilebenchsystems
TheAkira™WorkBenchisamobile,heavy-dutybenchdesignedandmanufacturedin theUKbyWFEducationspecificallyforuseinpracticalandtechnicaleducation settings.
TheAkira™WorkBenchwithHegnerScrollsawsAKWBM01C06
Afabricationsystemfortwousers,idealforintricatecuttingworkwithwoods,metals andplastic.
Colours:OnyxGreypanels/ConcreteGreyworktop
Includes2xHegnerMulticut1EducationVersiononScrollsawswithsafetystop switches,2xHegnerMaximusExtractionUnits,TrayStorageUnit
Benefits
Ideal for non specialist teaching spaces
Install the equipment you need, changing the focus of the workshop
Space-saving: A neat solution when fixed benchtops aren’t an option
Configurable: suits a variety of applications
Easy to install: ‘Plug and go’
Safe: Integrated safety features of fixed installations included
Otherservices Whattodonext?
DesignConsultancy&Installations
Fromall-encompassing‘InnovationSpaces’toDesign& TechnologyandLibraryinstallationsincludingFF&E; ourpro ectsteamofferacomprehensive,bespoke servicefromdesignconsultancyandplanningthrough toinstallationandtrainingcoveringrefurbishments andnewbuilds.
Wehaveateamofexperienced,in-housedesignersand educationspecialistsofferingaconsultancy,designledsolutionthatwillequipyourschoolwithnext generation,innovativelearningenvironmentsforyour pupils.
Servicing&Maintenance
Wealsooffercomprehensiveservicingand maintenancecontractscarriedoutbyourqualified engineersonallworkshopequipment,includinglaser cutters.
D&TSupplies
EveryyearintheUK,3.5millionpupilsaretaughtusing consumablesthathavebeensourcedfromTSL.We haveeverythingyouneedforDesign&Technologywith thousandsofproductsacrossmaterials,engineering, electronics,graphicsandmore.
WFstocksthefullrangeofHegnerproductsthathave beenchosenspecificallyfortheirsuitabilityfor education.
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