RBI 216-3 Hawk Scroll Saw Help!

I have the same saw , Yours looks like brand new .I payed 1200.00 7 years ago.The ajuster is on the back ,when you filp that make sure it dont pull to hard , I thought I was tighening it to much but when I slowed the speed down it quit breaking blades.the speed control is in the right front on the side. I wlill look for my manual.
Chuck

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That is a beautiful saw!

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I just received a manual from the new owners of the Hawk. They also have parts and scroll saws. I was placing the blade incorrectly into the lower blade holder and breaking the blades. Once I read the correct procedure WOW what a difference.

-- Greg, Concordia, Mo "All the horns of the wicked I will cut off" Psalm 75:10

You got a great deal on that saw. I had the same model and only sold it because I had an opportunity to buy the 26 inch version. Be sure to visit http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/ for free patterns, tutorials and a forum for scrollsawyers. If this is your first scrollsaw, you have entered a wonderful hobby.

-- "Measure twice, cut once, count fingers"

Bill, not my first but third. I had a 16” delta then my Dad gave me a craftsman professional saw. I currently have a Delta Q3 and the Hawk. I like the vs of the Q3 but scares the you know what out of me when the blade breaks. What would the going price be for the Hawk these days?

-- Greg, Concordia, Mo "All the horns of the wicked I will cut off" Psalm 75:10