Can the Wen scroll saw perform as good as the Dewalt? Watch this before you buy!

I have the Dewalt like you and I love the knob you made. great idea vs a pliers. I guess my weekend project is now planned. Big thanks

I'm on my SECOND DW788 while I got my first one sent to the shop for maintenance. It took awhile in the shop and I needed a scroll saw so I ordered a second one. I sold the first one to my neighbor a couple of years ago and he hasn't used it yet! Bummer! I also bought an "arm lift" for mine which is a great help changing project holes or changing blades. Two thumbs up for the DW788!

thanks for the info - I just received the Wen a week ago and have only make one cut with it - bought it for better and more accurate cuts then my jig saws for cutting wood and plastic. - my hand-held scroll saw is over 50 years old and harder to control -

I enjoy reading comments and learning what others think of different tools. I have had my Dremel scroll saw for about 20 years, probably have 1000 hours on it, and love it. I had a chance to buy a barely used Dewalt several years ago so thought I would "upgrade". Although it is a nice saw, I did not like it and sold it within weeks. Compared to my Dremel, I found it miserable to change blades. There was no dust collection. Also, my Dremel will cut thicker wood. I am sad that Dremel hasn't made a scroll saw in years and when I eventually have to replace it, there are few options without spending $1200 to $1500.

Thank you for making this video for us that are trying to decide which brand of scroll saw to purchase, very helpful to me when making my decision.. P. S. Went with the Wen. The money I saved went towards another power tool that I also wanted to aquire, and because of your video I now have 2 tools to help me in my new shop. Thanks very much again

Great video, thanks! I purchased a Harbor Freight one as my first scroll saw a couple of months ago, as you say you did. I'm already looking at upgrading!

Thanks for the detailed comparison for newbies.

I'm not much of a scroll sawer, my Dremel saw is buried under a pile of treasures in the garage but I did enjoy your video. I too have trouble tightening small winged screws and while the hex bolt conversion may look clunky to some, I dig it and may copy it in the future. And I totally agree that a good blade can make a world of difference in speed of cut and quality of finish.

Appreciate your excellent video comparing the different scroll saws

done and done..picking up my DeWalt tomorrow off Craigslist can't wait

I used to use my dewalt for hours. I added a foot pedal like a sewing machine. The best addition ever. I did many portrait style with intricate cutting and found inserting the blade from the top down faster guess it’s how you learn thing. I also own the hegner saw and prefer my dewalt.

I'm a big Delta fan. I had a Delta 2 speed 16" scroll saw that I bought 25 years ago and it was a head of it's time. You would of LOVED it! Model Model 40-560. NO vibration what so ever, super fast blade changing, faster than anything on the market today. Had to sell all my large power tools as we downsized and sold our home 2 years ago. Anyways, the Delta saw has some of the same features as the DeWalt, only $100 cheaper.

I never thought of using toothbrush holders for blades! I’ll have to pick some up this week!

Wow!!! What an amazing video.. just unbelievable.. love it!!!!

Great in depth review

This is a very in depth comparison! I’m team yellow here (dewalt)

Great review thanks

excellent review! thank you!

Great job with features of both. Like to see a yin/yang $/$$$ comparison. I have always had trouble with tight turns with blades snapping and burning of the wood from friction. Can you please tell me what blades you are using for such tight and effortless turns. I use pinned blades. Much appreciated.

I bought the Wen for a temporary replacement as my my Delta had to take a trip to the scroll saw hospital…the difference is unbelievable and frustrating!