WEN Variable Speed Scroll Saw, 16-Inch with Work Light and Easy Access Blade Changes (3923)

I bought this to use for small jobs in my shop. I am not a full time worker anymore just an old man that loves to do things that make people happy. After Hurricane Ian decimated my tools in the garage, over five feet of water does do damage, I nearly said I've had enough. But I couldn't resist the temptation to get back to the many projects I had planned to do. I bought this for a specific job, didn't need a premium tool just something that I would use now and then. It serves its purpose has everything needed for a scroll saw. It is also priced right for my needs. I've used a couple of times and it is fine for my projects. I screwed it down to my bench because it does have a certain amount of vibration. Cuts fine and blade changing is easy. I recommend this tool for those that don't want to throw another couple of hundreds and buy a big name brand.

I ordered this saw expecting a marginal performance due to the low cost. But this is an excellent scroll saw. I watched some online comments that were critical of the vibration. The vibration is not bad at all. Some reviews were critical of the blade chuck holding plain-end, pinless blades securely. I think that must have been an older model, because the chuck works perfectly - 100% secure. I read that some reviewers were critical of how difficult it is to change blades. I have no clue why anyone would find it difficult to change blades on this model saw. I wish my other woodworking saws were as easy to change blades. I do use premium blades in this saw and I think that's key to having a great experience. And I match the blade to the material I'm sawing. My woodworking shop has many saws, most are premium brands. I was a bit worried about the Wen brand being a "value saw" but hey, this is a good saw. It is a joy to use. It has not frustrated me once, and I've hammered it pretty hard. I'd buy this saw again in a heartbeat.

Just getting into scroll sawing. I like the machine for detail work better than my bandsaw, still a learning curve. I suspect I will upgrade but for $100 its a great first machine. Pain for pinless blades but I knew that going in, shop vac picks up 90%, everything seems pretty solid, pinned blades are easy to change, tension adjustment is simple, its pretty well designed and speed control is nice. It does get jumpy cutting 1/2in maple but I may not be using the right tooth count. Feels like I am sewing! Solid buy for this price and I have a few other WEN tools. Update after a month. Pinless blades are way smoother, use the included adapter, watch SD Good on you tube for tip on installing. Pinless cuts so much smoother, I used #9 pinless blades Olsen brand, skip tooth for 1/2in Walnut.

Perfect tool for woodworking hobby. Makes precise cuts, and blade replacement is very simple. Extremely pleased with my purchase.

For the price, totally 5 stars. The dust blower absolutely sucks and doesn't work because you can't aim it. Everything else is solid.

great unit for small jobs

I was concerned about this saw because the wood I’m cutting is 1” to 2” walnut and oak. The saw isn’t fast but it’s accurate and leaves a great smooth finish - far better than my bandsaw. This saves a lot of sanding time.

Way too much vibration and the adapter for pinless blades is annoying at best.

I gifted a friend. Quality desk top scroll saw.

Just started playing with it, I really like it

La qualité de cette outil serait à améliorer en ce qui attrait à sa précision de l'assemblage. Les deux bras de support de la lame légèrement mal alignés verticalement, doit mettre le plateau de coupe légèrement incliné pour obtenir un angle droit parfait et de plus le plateau est aussi légèrement incurvé d'un coté.

Elle travaille très bien silencieuse.

Unit arrived with work light not functioning. The saw table angle indicator is imprecise. When it is a "zero" position, the saw table visibly to the eye is not level but rather leaning sideways. The saw guard when lowered is not centered but off to the side. For $282.99 Canadian, one could expect a better quality. Too bad the light doesn't work as this was a gift. Does one send this huge and heavy thing back because of that? Probably not. But then the manufacturer gets away with poor quality and lacking end control. Disappointed, will not purchase Wen brand again or recommend.