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The 10 Best Scroll Saws

16- to 22-inch variable-speed scroll saws for fretwork, puzzles, inlay and intricate curves, ranked from live Amazon data.

Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 10, 2026. How we rank

A scroll saw cuts tight curves and interior cutouts in wood, plastic and thin metal that no other saw can reach. We ranked 10 best-sellers on rating, review volume and features (tool-free blade changes, a work light, an upper arm that lifts for inside cuts and a throat of 20 inches or more). The throat size sets the largest piece you can turn: 16-inch saws suit hobby work, 20-22-inch saws handle big panels. They run from about $110 for Dremel's compact Moto-Saw to $900 for JET's 22-inch.

Best Overall WEN 3921 Variable Speed Scroll Saw, 16-Inch with Work Light
WEN
WEN 3921 Variable Speed Scroll Saw, 16-Inch with Work Light
4.5 (5,161)
$119
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Best Budget Dremel MS20-01 Moto-Saw Variable Speed Compact Scroll Saw Kit
Dremel
Dremel MS20-01 Moto-Saw Variable Speed Compact Scroll Saw Kit
4.4 (990)
$110.49
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Money No Object DEWALT Scroll Saw, 20 in, Variable Speed (DW788)
DEWALT
DEWALT Scroll Saw, 20 in, Variable Speed (DW788)
4.6 (1,645)
$551.17
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Which one is for you?

Where the deals are

The tools ranked here come from WEN, Delta, DEWALT, BUCKTOOL, Dremel, SKIL, and JET. Prices on these brands move week to week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday. Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's number, not the one we captured on 2026-10-10. If your pick is over budget right now, check back in a few days — WEN and Delta rotate through sales and bundle deals often.

Side-by-side comparison

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#ToolPriceRatingReviewsThroatSpeedArm liftsLightScore
1WEN 3921$1194.55,16116 in400-1,600 spmNoYes84
2Delta 40-694$4974.659120 in400-1,750 spmYesNo84
3DEWALT DW788$551.174.61,64520 inVariableNoNo78
4BUCKTOOL 22 in$349.994.77122 in360-1,550 spmYesNo76
5WEN 3922$119.774.51,26616 in550-1,600 spmNoNo75
6Dremel MS20-01$110.494.4990CompactVariableNoNo73
7WEN 3923$158.464.441616 in550-1,600 spmNoYes73
8SKIL SS9503-00$166.734.519816 inElectronic variableNoYes71
9BUCKTOOL 16 in$3054.77116 inVariableYesNo70
10JET JWSS-22B$899.994.44022 in400-1,550 spmNoNo66
✕RYOBI SC165VS$194.754.6169Listing describes lawn parts; costs far more than equal sawsAVOID

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The full ranking

#1
WEN 3921 Variable Speed Scroll Saw, 16-Inch with Work Light
Best Overall
WEN

WEN 3921 Variable Speed Scroll Saw, 16-Inch with Work Light

4.5 5,161 reviews
Score 84/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score100/100 → 35 pts
  • Features 20% of score45/100 → 9 pts

Has: tool-free adjustments, light. Missing: arm lift, large throat.

Total: 84/100. How the score works

$119
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100+/mo

The most-reviewed scroll saw here and the go-to first saw: variable speed, a flex light, an air pump to clear sawdust, a cast iron base, and blades that mount in two directions for unlimited rip length.

Best for: Beginners and hobby fretwork.

Skip it if: You cut large panels; a 20-inch throat takes bigger work.

Throat
16 in
Speed
400-1,600 spm
Max thickness
2 in
Table
16 x 11 in, bevels 45° left
Extras
Flex light, air pump, dust port, cast iron base

Pros

  • 5,161 reviews at 4.5 stars
  • Blades mount two ways for long rips
  • Light, air pump, cast iron base

Cons

  • 16-in throat
  • Arm doesn't lift for inside cuts
#2
Delta Power Tools 40-694 20 In. Variable Speed Scroll Saw
Delta

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

4.6 591 reviews
Score 84/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score75/100 → 26 pts
  • Features 20% of score80/100 → 16 pts

Has: tool-free adjustments, arm lift, large throat. Missing: light.

Total: 84/100. How the score works

$497
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A 20-inch saw with an upper arm that locks up for blade changes, single-lever tool-free tensioning, a 16 x 24-inch table and the fastest top speed here at 1,750 spm.

Best for: Advanced scrollers who want a 20-inch saw.

Skip it if: You're starting out; a WEN is a quarter of the price.

Throat
20 in
Speed
400-1,750 spm
Max thickness
2-1/8 in at 90°
Table
16 x 24 in
Extras
Lifting arm, tool-free tensioning

Pros

  • 20-in throat
  • Arm locks up
  • Tool-free tensioning

Cons

  • $497.00
  • Listing showed only 1 left
#3
DEWALT Scroll Saw, 20 in, Variable Speed (DW788)
Money No Object
DEWALT

DEWALT Scroll Saw, 20 in, Variable Speed (DW788)

4.6 1,645 reviews
Score 78/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score92/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score87/100 → 31 pts
  • Features 20% of score30/100 → 6 pts

Has: large throat. Missing: tool-free adjustments, light, arm lift.

Total: 78/100. How the score works

$551.17
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50+/mo

The long-time pro standard: a 20-inch saw with DEWALT's double parallel-link arm for low vibration and square cuts, and 1,645 reviews behind it.

Best for: Serious scrollers buying a saw for life.

Skip it if: You want specs on the page; the listing is one line.

Throat
20 in
Speed
Variable
Max thickness
—
Table
—
Extras
Double parallel-link arm

Pros

  • Double parallel-link arm
  • 20-in throat
  • 1,645 reviews at 4.6 stars

Cons

  • $551.17
  • Listing gives almost no specs
#4
BUCKTOOL 22-Inch Scroll Saw, 1/5 HP 1.3A
BUCKTOOL

BUCKTOOL 22-Inch Scroll Saw, 1/5 HP 1.3A

4.7 71 reviews
Score 76/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score50/100 → 18 pts
  • Features 20% of score80/100 → 16 pts

Has: tool-free adjustments, arm lift, large throat. Missing: light.

Total: 76/100. How the score works

$349.99
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A 22-inch throat and 27 x 13-inch table for large panels, a lifting, tilting upper arm and 15 and 18 TPI pinless blades in the box, for well under half the JET's price.

Best for: Large fretwork and signs on a budget.

Skip it if: You don't need 22 inches of reach.

Throat
22 in
Speed
360-1,550 spm
Max thickness
—
Table
27 x 13 in
Extras
Arm bevels 30° L / 45° R, lifting arm, pinless blades

Pros

  • 22-in throat
  • 27 x 13-in table
  • Lifting, tilting arm

Cons

  • Small review base
  • No light listed
#5
WEN 3922 16-inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Easy-Access Blade Changes
WEN

WEN 3922 16-inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Easy-Access Blade Changes

4.5 1,266 reviews
Score 75/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 41 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score84/100 → 29 pts
  • Features 20% of score25/100 → 5 pts

Has: tool-free adjustments. Missing: light, arm lift, large throat.

Total: 75/100. How the score works

$119.77
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400+/mo

The best-selling scroll saw here: a side panel flips open for easier blade changes, plus tool-free blade adapters, a cast iron base, an air pump and a dust port.

Best for: Hobbyists who change blades often.

Skip it if: You want a work light; the 3921 and 3923 have one.

Throat
16 in
Speed
550-1,600 spm
Max thickness
2 in
Table
16 x 10 in, bevels 45°
Extras
Flip-open side panel, air pump, dust port, foot lock

Pros

  • 400+ sold last month
  • Flip-open side panel
  • Cast iron base, air pump

Cons

  • No work light listed
  • 16-in throat
#6
Dremel MS20-01 Moto-Saw Variable Speed Compact Scroll Saw Kit
Best Budget
Dremel

Dremel MS20-01 Moto-Saw Variable Speed Compact Scroll Saw Kit

4.4 990 reviews
Score 73/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score81/100 → 28 pts
  • Features 20% of score25/100 → 5 pts

Has: tool-free adjustments. Missing: light, arm lift, large throat.

Total: 73/100. How the score works

$110.49
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200+/mo

A compact scroll saw that clamps to any table and detaches into a handheld coping saw, with auto-tensioning quick-change blades and a 2-year warranty.

Best for: Small spaces, crafts and taking the saw to the work.

Skip it if: You do serious fretwork; a full-size saw is steadier.

Throat
Compact
Speed
Variable
Max thickness
—
Table
Clamps to any bench
Extras
Detachable handheld coping saw, dust port

Pros

  • Detaches for handheld use
  • Auto-tensioning blades
  • 2-year warranty

Cons

  • Small capacity
  • Lighter duty than full-size saws
#7
WEN 3923 Variable Speed Scroll Saw, 16-Inch with Work Light and Easy Access Blade Changes
WEN

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

4.4 416 reviews
Score 73/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 39 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score71/100 → 25 pts
  • Features 20% of score45/100 → 9 pts

Has: tool-free adjustments, light. Missing: arm lift, large throat.

Total: 73/100. How the score works

$158.46
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100+/mo

The 3922 with a work light added: flip-open blade access, tool-free blade adapters, a cast iron base, an air pump and a dust port.

Best for: WEN's easiest blade changes plus a light.

Skip it if: You can live without the light; the 3922 is about $39 less.

Throat
16 in
Speed
550-1,600 spm
Max thickness
2 in
Table
16 x 10 in, bevels 45°
Extras
Work light, flip-open side panel, air pump, dust port

Pros

  • Work light
  • Flip-open side panel
  • Cast iron base

Cons

  • About $39 more than the 3922
  • 4.4 stars
#8
SKIL 1.2 Amp 16 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw with LED Work Light (SS9503-00)
SKIL

SKIL 1.2 Amp 16 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw with LED Work Light (SS9503-00)

4.5 198 reviews
Score 71/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score62/100 → 22 pts
  • Features 20% of score45/100 → 9 pts

Has: tool-free adjustments, light. Missing: arm lift, large throat.

Total: 71/100. How the score works

$166.73
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100+/mo

A 16-inch saw with electronic variable speed, an integrated LED, a dust blower that keeps the line clear, keyless blade changes and onboard blade storage.

Best for: A brand-name 16-inch saw with a light.

Skip it if: Price matters; the WEN 3921 has similar features for less.

Throat
16 in
Speed
Electronic variable
Max thickness
—
Table
16 x 10 in, tilts 0-45°
Extras
LED, dust blower, on-tool blade storage

Pros

  • Integrated LED
  • Keyless blade change
  • Onboard blade storage

Cons

  • About $48 more than the WEN 3921
  • Listing showed only 1 left
#9
BUCKTOOL 16-Inch Scroll Saw, 1.3A, Double Parallel-Link Drive
BUCKTOOL

BUCKTOOL 16-Inch Scroll Saw, 1.3A, Double Parallel-Link Drive

4.7 71 reviews
Score 70/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score94/100 → 42 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score50/100 → 18 pts
  • Features 20% of score50/100 → 10 pts

Has: tool-free adjustments, arm lift. Missing: light, large throat.

Total: 70/100. How the score works

$305
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A step up from hobby saws: a double parallel-link drive for smoother, square cuts, an arm that tilts instead of the table, a lifting upper arm for top-down blade insertion, and up-front controls.

Best for: Serious hobbyists doing lots of inside cuts.

Skip it if: You want a long track record; it has 71 reviews.

Throat
16 in
Speed
Variable
Max thickness
—
Table
19-11/16 x 13-3/8 in
Extras
Tilting arm 30° L / 45° R, lifting upper arm

Pros

  • Parallel-link drive
  • Arm lifts for inside cuts
  • Tilting arm keeps table flat

Cons

  • $305.00
  • Small review base
#10
JET 22-Inch Scroll Saw w/ Foot Switch, Variable Speed (JWSS-22B)
JET

JET 22-Inch Scroll Saw w/ Foot Switch, Variable Speed (JWSS-22B)

4.4 40 reviews
Score 66/100
Why this score
  • Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
  • Number of reviews 35% of score44/100 → 15 pts
  • Features 20% of score55/100 → 11 pts

Has: tool-free adjustments, large throat. Missing: light, arm lift.

Total: 66/100. How the score works

$899.99
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A 22-inch saw with a cast iron table, an arm that tilts 45° both ways so the table stays flat, a foot switch, and an upper blade change that clamps and tensions in one step.

Best for: Professional scroll work with a foot switch.

Skip it if: Price matters; it's the most expensive here.

Throat
22 in
Speed
400-1,550 spm
Max thickness
—
Table
12-7/8 x 23 in cast iron
Extras
Foot switch, tilting arm, blade storage

Pros

  • Cast iron table
  • Foot switch
  • Arm tilts both ways

Cons

  • $899.99
  • 40 reviews

How we rank

Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted 45% on its star rating, 35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under $120; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.

The features score is built from large throat (30%), tool-free adjustments (25%), arm lift (25%), light (20%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 5,000 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.

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Buyer's guide

What size scroll saw do I need?

The throat (16, 20 or 22 inches) is the distance from the blade to the back of the arm, which limits how wide a piece you can turn. 16 inches handles most hobby work; 20-22 inches suits large fretwork, signs and panels.

Pinned or pinless blades?

Pinless blades are thinner and thread through tiny starter holes for fine inside cuts. Pinned blades are easier to change but need bigger holes. Most saws here take pinless blades; some take both.

Why does a lifting arm matter?

For inside cuts you drill a hole, thread the blade through, and reattach it. An upper arm that lifts and locks makes that quick, which matters on pieces with dozens of cutouts.

Tilting table or tilting arm?

Most saws tilt the table for bevel cuts. Pro saws like the BUCKTOOL and JET tilt the arm instead, so the workpiece stays flat and easier to control.

What speed should I use?

Slower speeds for thin wood, plastic and metal (to avoid melting and burning); faster speeds for thick hardwood. Variable speed lets you dial it in.

Tools to avoid

Not everything in the search results deserves your money. This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.

✕ Avoid
RYOBI 1.2 AMP Corded 16 in. Scroll Saw (SC165VS)
RYOBI

RYOBI 1.2 AMP Corded 16 in. Scroll Saw (SC165VS)

4.6 169 reviews   $194.75

A basic 16-inch saw on a listing that describes something else entirely, priced well above saws with the same specs. Buy the WEN 3921.

Why we'd skip it

  • The listing's only bullet describes Stens lawn-and-landscape replacement parts, not this scroll saw, so you get no description of what you're buying.
  • At $194.75 it costs about $76 more than the WEN 3921, a 16-inch variable-speed saw with a light, air pump and cast iron base.
  • The listing showed only 3 left and gives no warranty information.
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