broken Hawk

[stephenD]

The blade holder broke on my Hawk!!!! AAAAAAaaaaaaaaa.
I was having a good time cutting pendents and the plastic, (should be metal), clip that holds the bottom blade holder broke. NOT FUN.
I emailed Hawk just now seeing if they have the upgrade to convert my saw to top loading or if I have to just order the clip.
It would be really great if I could get a kit to change to top loading. Old folks sometimes have trouble bending over to look under the project to insert the blade from below. sometimes.

[stephenD]

Already received an answer!!!!!
No conversion kit but I ordered two of the clips.
Parts will be in the mail right away.
Now THAT is good service!

[Rolf]

Glad to here you got fast service. The ability to top or bottom feed is what I like about the Hawk G4 that was a great change.

[Crabbyboater]

Stephan, I believe the new clips are metal. Guess you'll know soon.

[stephenD]

How I wish that were true John. I asked about that and they only have the plastic. They have no plans for making metal ones.

[Rolf]

Ok That is wierd because I just got a new clip for my G4 and it is metal? post a picture of the clip if you can. It may be different from what is on my saw.

[stephenD]

OK Rolf. As soon as it arrives I will get a snap of it and post.

[stephenD]

Rolf, here is a photo of the part. I ordered two in case it breaks again. I'm going to tape the second one to the bottom of the saw so I don't loose it.
The pen is there to show the size of the parts.

[Rolf]

That is completely different from the G4 setup.
Your bottom clamp is the barrel type right?

[stephenD]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! I cut a little yesterday and broke the same part. It was NEW!!!! Cripes. Glad I ordered two.
I'm going to call them tomorrow and fuss a bit with them.

[CJoZ]

I had a Hawk for two weeks once. I sent it back. Was a brand new model at the time (six years ago?) and had problems.

[Joe S]

I sent an email to them over a week ago and have not heard back. They never answer their phone. Are they still in business?

[Rolf]

I wonder what is stressing the part? all of the force should be on the lower arm not on the clip. All it does is keep the clamp in place.

[stephenD]

Yup Rolf. That is a puzzler to me too. The new one that failed broke at the screw hole. I'm thinking it was defective right there. The second new one is doing well. I am taking a lot of care when I change the blade. Minimum stress on the lil clip thing.