Record Power SS16V Scroll Saw 16-inch

Product Information

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. You will like its steel and cast iron construction, which guarantees the perfect elimination of vibration. That is why you can use this powerful tool at home and for light industrial purposes. You can use it for saw blades with or without pins. There is a work light that accompanies this machine, making it easier for you to work in poorly-lit areas. There are numerous aspects to consider before buying a scroll saw. Cost is not the most determining element. This short buyer’s guide will enable you to steer in the right direction in the event that you are looking for a decent, if not the best, scroll saw within your budget range.

When you first start out working on DIY woodwork projects, you probably won’t need to worry about having all of those, but one very handy piece of kit is a scroll saw.

This dual function tool can be used as either a hand held fret saw, or clipped into the base and used as a table top scroll saw. We only tested it as a portable scroll saw and had mostly positive feelings towards it. Scroll saws are very handy for cutting and creating intricate designs, curves and are excellent for making toys and jigsaws too. Whether you’re an enthusiastic woodworker just starting out investing in your first scroll saw, or a seasoned woodworker looking for a newer, better machine, we have recommended models for nearly every budget and experience. 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. Can cut a wide variety of materials such as wood, plastic, rubber, leather and non-ferrous materials. On the bad side, the tensioning is a bit weak so blades sometimes fall out meaning you have to deal with it carefully. High speeds are also not good with this tool because it then starts vibrating and this will lead to inaccuracy. Even dust extraction and blow-off functions are not that good either according to some previous users.

This scroll saw is famous for its superior performance and a popular choice for many industrial applications. It is a 2-speed tool with incredible versatility, cutting on a range of materials including wood, plastic, glass fibre, leather, foam and non-ferrous materials. Its cutting depth varies between materials, for instance, 50mm in wood, 30mm in plastic, and 10mm in non-ferrous materials. Foot Switch: This makes it convenient for you to use the machine at all times. You don’t need to remove your hand from work if you need to pause and resume operations. Probably its most important downside is the fact that you can’t use pin-less blades. You can, however, tilt the table to a 45-degree angle which allows you to try different cutting shapes. If you’re looking to cut wood, always opt for standard blades with larger teeth. If instead you intend to cut metal, opt for smaller blades with comparatively smaller teeth. Other types of blades can also be utilised with a scroll saw. So-called skip tooth blades can be utilised for cutting plastics and wood, while spiral blades are a good choice if you’re working with types of wax, metal materials and various types of wood. Two-way blades can be used to handle cutting of softwood and hardwood materials, while more robust metals and hardy materials can be cut with a metal scroll saw blade. Finally, there’s reverse tooth scroll saw blades that can be used to make cuts with plywood and other hardwood materials. Drives for Scroll Saws Other notable features include the clear plastic guard around the blade arm, which takes pinned and pinless blades. Also, this saw’s inbuilt dust extraction system connects to a wet or dry vacuum.

Resembling a minimalist turntable, Einhell’s scroll saw has a lot going for it on paper. Its 12.7kg weight is enough to prevent it from moving around in use but not enough to prevent portability. Its cutting depth of 52mm is marginally the best we tested, while its 1,600 strokes per minute maximum output match the VonHaus. On paper, the Dremel is a strange addition to our list. This portable and compact device is considerably cheaper than the other scroll saws on review. It’s also intended for use as a fret saw as much as a scroll saw. It has a dust blower as well as safety hold-down clamp so that you can experience safe and convenient use. The hold down foot– Is the hold down foot strong enough to hold the workpiece? It’s also good that it is adjustable. This feature is especially handy for beginners while pros may feel no need to use it as it may break their delicate pieces rather than help handle the workpiece.

Further down the list of features comes the saw table. It is adjustable to an angle of up to 45° angle, which makes it suitable for bevel cutting. Contributing to the convenience of use is a transparent plastic protector and a powerful, flexible dust blower that will prevent the sawdust from getting in your face and help keep your work surface and cutting line clean. The Scheppach Decoflex 240V is a 2-in-1 machine that guarantees maximum effectiveness. You can use the scroll for rough jobs while the flexible shaft with a drill is for fine jobs. It is a multifunctional machine that can be used for sanding, drilling, engraving and polishing. It comes with variable speed control, which enhances its flexibility. 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. Also, you can use pinned or plain end blades for this machine, and you can easily access the clamps so as to change the blades without much stress. A blower is in place, keeping your cutting line clean during operations. You will like its cast iron base which guarantees stability as well as reduced vibration.Start Cutting Your Material: Your type of design will determine whether you are going to use a single pass or different blade angles. If you are cutting straight lines and corners alone, you can use a single pass, while cutting circular shapes and curves require more time and careful manoeuvres. What a scroll saw actually is? Well, a scroll saw is a narrow-bladed saw that allows you to cut decorative spiral lines or patterns. Considering the tip of the blade is small, a scroll saw is of great help to you when you work with extremely intricate designs. How to use a scroll saw as a beginner

VonHaus’s contribution to our shortlist is a reassuringly solid piece of equipment, finished in a vivid shade of sunburst orange. The large 12V LED light above this saw distinguishes it from the others on our list. To begin with, the FERM SSM1007 boasts very convenient controls. You get a wide range of speeds varying between 400 and 1600 strokes per minute that can be effortlessly changed with a pedal switch. The switch can be turned off, too, enabling you to use the saw in a continuous operation mode.The Einhell TC-SS 405 E is a mini scroll saw with a solid base for unwavering placing. It is an ideal tool for precision cuts in plastic, metal and wood so that your creative projects will be successful. Its maximum cutting height is 20 millimetres when the blade is tilted to 45°, and 52 millimetres when tilted to 90°. Overall build quality of the Record Power SS16V is very good, especially when you consider the more than reasonable price that it is currently going for and the extra-long warranty that the makers are offering. Apart from the common plain blades, there are a number of other types that can be used with certain scroll saws. These blades include pinned blades that are not as good for intricate cutting but have their uses for certain types of work, metal cutting blades, precision blades, skip tooth blades, any many more.