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Skil 3335 16" Scrollsaw

At plus or minus $100 this scrollsaw is definitely in the beginner range of scroll saws. If your agenda is to cut small christmas ornaments and thin portraits on an occasional basis then its a great tool for the price. If you're looking for a small portable scrollsaw to put in the back of your RV then it also may make sense.

On the other hand, If you plan on cutting 4 hours a day you may want to upgrade. Heavier scrollsaws will vibrate less than this Skil 3335 scrollsaw, if for no other reason then more weight helps to keep them in place... of course there are other reasons, otherwise why would you want to pay $600 for a Dewalt DW788 scrollsaw or $1,000 for an Excalibur EX30 :)

Review of Feature for the Skil 3335-(01)-(02):

Electronic Variable speed motor
1.2 amp motor with on/off switch mounted UNDER the table, so I'm not really excited about that and find it a little awkward at times to find the off switch in a hurry
500- 1750 Strokes per Minute
7/8" stroke, a little longer than some scrollsaws so makes for better use of the blade cutting area
2.5" depth of cut, although this is not a very large motor so I don't think I'd put this limit to the test unless the material you're cutting is very soft.
16" scroll saw throat depth
flexible metal dust tube,
16" x 10" Work Table that rotate 45 degrees in ONE direction, NOT both
Articulating LED light to move around in various positions
Upper arm lifts to aid in blade insertion
Nice that it has a built-in standard dust port to hook up to a shop-vac
~30 lbs
Warranty: 1 year

Accessories Available

Seems that they have an "01" version and an "02" version of this saw. Have not been able to find someone that would clearly suggest what the difference is between the two other than then the 01 is always a few $$'s cheaper, but then the 02 always seems to include 2 blades and 2 wrenches?? Maybe ask and see if you have better luck than I in getting a straight answer.

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Note that Skil has been bought out by Bosch, so think this is causing a little confusion in customer service, as companies amalgamate.