My wife and I are interested in a used RBI Hawk 16″ scroll saw for sale. The guy is asking $300. I’m copying the email with all the info he gave my wife. What is your opinion? Should we get it or pass on it?

Here is the email:

Christina,

I can’t remember for sure but think that I bought it in the early 90’s but don’t hold me to that as I can’t remember just at this moment.

I have the manual somewhere at home and will try to locate it this evening…the purchase date may have been written on it also. I am in the process of moving things around, cleaning out and consolidating in preparation for my move but I think I know where I can lay my hands on the manual.

Anyhow. The saw is in good condition and runs well. I have never had any problems with it. It has a single speed motor however you can reduce the speed by moving the drive belt to another pully. I have never changed the speed though. It uses a 5″ straight blade scroll saw blade. Bottom of the blade is held in a “barrel” type contraption (hard to explain) and the top is “pinched”, then a tensioner makes it taught. There is a footpedal electrical switch (control) that will go with it…that keeps you from having to reach down and start/stop the saw when needed. There is also a power strip that I attached to plug in a light, the foot switch, and the little fish tank pump that I rigged to it to blow the dust away from the cutting line. Oh yes, there are also 5 extra blade holding barrels that go with it. I think thats it…

Its a really nice saw. I did buy it new and the original purchase price was about and 900 dollars. In fact I liked it so much, that when RBI came out with a newer version I upgraded hence the need (as well as the move) to sell the machine.

So, what do you think?
Thanks!
Scott