Hegner scroll saws make little noise, are undoubtedly the safest mechanised wood saw available, have efficient dust collection and can be used in tight spaces which means there is no need to have a large work area. There is a complete library of books and visual media available to offer instruction and project ideas.

Hegner scroll saws are widely accepted in schools with thousands in use across Australia.

Hegner scroll saws are more than capable of producing commercial scale work such as veranda brackets, toys and the like.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

You might consider these issues when choosing a scroll saw.

• Country of origin - Hegner are made in the Black Forest region of southern Germany where scrollsawn woodwork has a very long tradition.
• Engineering - Hegner is the brand all others either try to copy or emulate. You get a German made motor and controller and starter set of blades. Above all you get a smooth running, superbly engineered machine with the use of plastic components only where appropriate and not for cost cutting reasons.
• Operation - The key operational issues for scroll saws are vibration, noise, cut accuracy, how fast you can do pierced work and smoothness & sensitivity of speed control (where fitted). Note that not all speed controls are made equal, cheaper ones are notchy. A quality speed controller delivers a 'flat torque curve' which equates to consistent delivered power at every speed setting.
• Duty cycle - code for how well the machine is rated for continuous use. Hegner excel in this regard.
• Warranty - Hegner are jealous of their reputation for quality and offer a 3 year warranty.
• Support - We routinely supply spares for machines over 20 years old which are still giving great service.
• Safety - Hegner machines are available with blade guards, workpiece hold-downs, have a standard dual dust management system (sucker or blower) and, most importantly for safety, a patented blade fragment retention system which aims to contain bits of blade when broken. Paradoxically perhaps, the main safety issue with scroll saws is not the risk of cutting yourself, which is in fact minimal but the eye injury risk from broken blade fragments. Hegner blade clamps retain blade pieces when the blade snaps. Note that despite this feature we suggest the use of safety glasses for all work on a scroll saw.
  Blade variety - there are currently only 3 or 4 blade options for pinned blade machines whereas there are dozens for pinless machines allowing metals, wood, shell, plastic and other materials to be worked.
• Accessories - we can offer work lamps, hold down arms, safety guards and special blade clamps for inside cuts.
• Running costs - pinless blades are about 25% cheaper than pinned blades.
• Resale Value - Hegner machines retain their value longer than any other make and are sought after on second hand markets.