What makes the Scheppach SD1600V really stand out is the 64-piece grinding kit that comes with the machine. They’re great for additional grinding, cutting, and polishing your final product. For example, if you need to perform a narrow cut and no compatible pinned blade is available, the cross pins might be too wide to fit through your wood piece’s slits.

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Plain-end blades solve the compatibility issue of pinned ones and become the more common type of blades as a result. The sliding mitre guide is a nice addition, which you can mount to do a straight cut easier. The Charnwood SS16F accepts both pinned and pinless blades, with the maximum length of the pin type (127mm) slightly shorter than that of plain blades (130mm).

The 410 x 255mm cast rounded table makes intricate cuts of small projects possible, while the variable speed control allows users to cut different types of materials by adjusting the blade speed between 400 and 1600 strokes per minute. The addition of an adjustable safety guard is a welcome feature to keep your fingers clear of the blade, while the attached dust blower is easy to manipulate into whichever orientation suits you best. However, the dust blower isn’t particularly powerful, so you should still expect to pause every now and then to clear the table thoroughly. Dremel deserves credits for incorporating variable speed options into this affordable entry-level scroll saw. You can easily control the cutting motions between 1500 and 2250 strokes per minute.

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A premium scroll saw with the double parallel link arm design Which scroll saw brands should I have a look at? Pay attention to the following factors when shopping around to get the right scroll saw for your needs and budget.

Both pinned and plain-end blades are compatible with the Sealey SM1302, able to make a maximum cut depth of 50mm. It’s the trade-off between throat capacity and the amazingly compact size of this scroll saw. You can operate in the handheld mode as a coping saw, thanks to the weight of just 1.1 kg. It takes both pinned and unpinned saw blades and comes complete with 10 pinned saw blades as standard. The included mitre and parallel guide help with precision cutting, alongside the LED light and dust-blower. Unfortunately, the dust-blower is a little on the short side to be really effective. Plain-end blades, however, require a tool to loosen and tighten the clamps when you need to change them.

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Coming with this disparity in price are the features and specifications of different scroll saws. You will not want to splurge your money on a professional-grade model with premium features you will never use, or vice versa. The Einhell TH-SS 405E is a small step up from the Dremel MS20 above. It’s still a low-cost solution but offers greater capabilities at a slightly higher price tag. Furthermore, this saw comes with fairly inadequate instructions, so if you are a beginner, you may prefer another model with better documentation. The 127mm recommended length blades are also harder to find than 130mm ones and they can cost a fair bit more. So, if you’re looking to save some money by purchasing this saw and intend to be using it quite a lot, you may want to have a look at some other models before making up your mind. Scroll saws are available with three different types of link arms: parallel arm, double-parallel link arm and a C-type arm. a. Parallel Link ArmAlthough we are a UK representative of Scheppach products bought in Aldi are not associated with us. If you have an issue with a product please reach out to Aldi or Scheppach.com. You can tilt the table up to 45 degrees and take advantage of the standard 406mm throat depth between the parallel arms to perform accurate cutting. The dust blower and safety guard are welcome additional features as well. There are many mechanisms to tweak the tension. Some models come with a lever, while others feature a control knob. The blade speed is still in the beginner territory (between 550 and 1600 strokes per minute), but that shouldn’t cause any issue for a home project. The die-cast aluminium table is tiltable between 45 and 90 degrees, with cutting depths of 20 and 52mm, respectively.