The cheapest scroll saw in our list is this Einhell TC-SS model and it’s a genuine bargain as far as I am concerned.

You can tension the blade using a manual dial to replace and insert new blades. Never over-tighten a blade; it needs a degree of elasticity to do its best work. Position the blade away from the machine’s arm, facing the operator.

Tips for Safe Operation of Scroll Saws

The blade arm resembles a record player rather than a heavy-duty piece of carving equipment, and the entire device weighs just 4.1kg. There’s no light or dust extraction system, either. For a start there is the variable speed controls that are quite precise, the tilting table that can go from 0-45 degrees, and a down holder for securing your work piece to the 408x250mm work table. The VonHaus offers variable speeds, with an RPM range from 1650 to 4800 and a cutting rate between 550 and 1600. Its cast aluminium worktable is adjustable to 45 degrees for bevel cuts and supports a maximum cutting width of 405mm.

What I think it’s weird (in a good way) and not very common is the shape of the table. It features a square shape which I find more useful compared to the conventional drop-shaped ones as it adds to the working space. Dust disposal– Working with wood will perpetually create a considerable amount of sawdust. As a scroll saw has a small blade, it does not necessarily create a lot of dust but will eventually accumulate with a great deal of cutting. Therefore, pay attention to models that have a dust disposal mechanism that removes the waste from the cutting line making it easier to see what you are doing. Now, once you’ve secured the workpiece in place and with the help of your hands, the vibration doesn’t really affect the cut too much, so it’s not a huge problem. Using speeds 5 and 6, you can actually get a nice smooth cutting action and it is not difficult to make nice curved shapes and sharp angles with a little practice.

The Einhell has only a 120W motor, but the makers have still decided to fit it with a soft start so that the power comes on gradually. This is usually a feature in more powerful tools but it is still nice to have on this one. The first thing you notice with this scroll saw, is that it is very lightweight and compact, weighing only 4 kilograms and having dimensions of 47.5 x 37.5 x 13 cm when inserted into the cutting table. This makes moving it from workspace to workspace much less of a hassle than with a larger unit that weighs closer to 20kg. Some scroll saws have a foot pedal switch, similar to those found on sewing machines. This switch allows you to kill the power while using two hands to hold the material, simplifying intricate cuts. Many of the best scroll saws in the UK offer this, and one of our shortlisted machines has a foot pedal. Remember that foot pedals create additional clutter when the device isn’t in use.