Delta Power Tools 40-694 20 In. Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Most of my reviews rate no higher than a 4. This one gets a 5. Blade changing couldn't be easier. Very little vibration. Since I use this for inside cuts in 1/2" wood, I have to release the blade to place it in the next hole several times then retention the blade. Blade tension is extremely consistent from cut to cut - and quick. I have heard this saw is not for beginners due to the price. I feel this saw IS for beginners as well as advanced users. The quickest way for a beginner to lose interest in a new hobby is to fail at the first few projects. With this saw, you simply won't fail. In no time, you will be hooked. I have less than 25 hours on scroll saws to include using a friend's DeWalt 788. I was able to make this on my first try. I can't tell the difference between this saw and the DeWalt except this saw has a lower price and it has a pin lock to keep the arm raised while inserting the blade into the next hole. Simply put, worth every penny. I originally ordered the DeWalt from Lowes. After a month lost in mail and NO help from Lowes or the manufacturer, I finally got a refund and ordered this. Got it two days. Putting it together took about 1/2 hour. No alignments needed. Vertical and horizontal alignments are dead on. If there is any thing that could be improved, the airflow from the blower could be a little stronger. It does keep the sawdust from the blade but has to be within about 1/2" to be of use. The upside to this is I can set it up in my living room without blowing sawdust all over the room.

Awesome scroll saw . It is very quiet and has no vibration. I also like the storage compartment on top for the different blades. Very happy to have bought two so far.I have bought one for my father and one for my son. I will also buy one for myself soon. I would also like to suggest that one of these machines can be a wonderful life changing gift for a " special " person you may know. So many creative wood items that can be easily make with this saw and build a small business. I have two suggestions that I hope will be a help to you. 1. The best and easiest way to attach the flexible air hose is to dip the end in a cup of very hot water for about a minute and then it will push on very easy. Simple solution 2.There is a small adjustment that needs to be make to the angle degree marker under the table. This is best done with table removed and front blade guard off. There is a slot that the degree marker plate slides in when you adjust it.This degree plate is secured with one small screw and is adjustable but not enough to set the angle properly for zero degrees. It is a design flaw. So remove the small screw and degree plate. Use a 1/4 inch round file and file the slot on the left side 1/4 inch further left with the round file. It should take you about 5 minutes or so.Then reinsert the degree plate marker and install it will the one screw (not tight yet). You will now be able to adjust the cast iron table to proper zero degrees (use a small angle level to make the table 90 degrees to the scroll blade) and the zero degrees on the degree plate can be set to zero (now tighten the screw) and the table will be completely accurate at the zero degree marker,and for any degree you set the table for thereafter. I still gave it a five star because I love it. Oh, also my father really thinks it is a great machine as well.Alan Doucette

A scroll saw for most people, myself included, is a tool that you tend to overlook its usefulness. Sure, you can find a project or two that could benefit from one, but as some instructional books quickly show you, scroll saw work can be an art by itself! Moving on to the saw, its heavy and sturdy which is always a good thing. variable speed control is responsive and useful. The table top was about as true to flat as I could measure and as flat I could want. The beveling action was smooth and accurate. The motor works and is one of the quietest saws I've ever worked with. All in all, I cant find anything wrong with it yet. If this lasts as long as my Delta lathe is lasting (still kicking strong after 7 years) I think this will end up a great buy. Nicely priced, great quality, excellent starting point. Try it out!

What a great machine. Very low vibration, large work area, incredibly easy and secure blade changing. Controls are all up front. Tensioning is easy, reliable and repeatable. The arm lifts and locks for easy of blade changing. A small but important detail is the air hose is long enough to where you can point it so the air blows the saw dust away from you rather than toward you. Its just a pleasure to use. A few negatives though. The instructions are terrible. There are only two parts to "assemble"--the table and the miter adjustment. The miter adjustment is not trivial (you need to go from underneath the saw and three pieces fit in a particular way. The instructions basically say "put it together". Not even a decent diagram. I had to watch a youtube video to figure it out. Secondly, as I said, all the controls are up front. The on/off switch is a big, red button on the top of the saw. Unfortunately, its the perfect place to grab when you're lift the arm to change your blade. I've turned the saw on accidentally three times in two weeks trying to change the blade. Seems like a safety hazard. As a result, I've ordered a foot switch so I can't turn on power without wanting to. The switch is only about $20 and given the low price of the saw, that was a cheap fix. Those two negatives are the only reason I didn't give this saw five stars.

Great saw , easy to change the blade , but instructions are not very clear!!! You will definitely need some common sense to put this saw together.

Bought this as gift for Father in law..it did come broken. Tore down saw and put back together as it was like it was put together on a Friday or Monday! The seller has been very responsive, we ordered new parts which are hard to get. Otherwise he loves it, cuts straight now. We are still waiting for the wing set screw to hold blade properly. Only other thing is safety issue is where on/off switch is you can accidentally put hand on it when changing out blades!!