The 7 Best 16 inch Scroll saws (2023 reviews)

We consider a 16 inch scroll saw to be a worthy investment in the long run. We are here to help you choose the right one for your purposes from all the best available products in market today.

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Best Overall: Buy: Dewalt 16 inch Scroll Saw READ REVIEW

Best For beginners: Buy: WEN 16 inch Scroll Saw READ REVIEW

Best with stand: Buy: general International 16 inch Scroll Saw READ REVIEW

Best For The money: Buy: HF tools 16 inch Scroll Saw READ REVIEW

Best For craft: Buy: Genesis 16 inch Scroll Saw READ REVIEW

Best For metal: Buy: Rikon power tools 16 inch Scroll Saw READ REVIEW

Best For hobbyist with LIMITED shop space: Buy: Allwin 16 inch Scroll Saw READ REVIEW

Best Overall: Dewalt 16 inch Scroll Saw

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The dewalt 16 inch scroll saw is long-lasting, rigid and fits well with your daily purpose like a dream. Large table top, low vibration and proper blade alignment is key to getting good results especially when cutting thin materials, such as fret work. The DW788 can handle soft and hard wood with ease, up to 2", and the speed adjustment is easy to adjust while your cutting. It's quiet, heavy duty, and a pleasure to use.

The ability to feed fret cuts, inside cuts, from either the top or bottom is a time saving feature that pays for it in no time at all. The blade tension and speed are adjustable on the top, front of the saw. Love the variable speed and the air hose is great at keeping the cutting area clean. The wing clamps hold the blade by hand tightening alone. It is great for starting out when doing cool and fancy artistic work.

• Very little sound, no vibration, no side to side movement cuts great
• Almost no vibration and differient speeds make it very relaxing to use
• Large, smooth work surface, intuitive placement of controls, relatively easy to change blades
• Variable speed control is also easily accessible

Best For beginners: WEN 16 inch Scroll Saw

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If you often find yourself scrambling for convenient and suitable saw, wen 16 inch scroll saw is your end point. There are lots more choices of blades and much finer blades available in plain end as opposed to pin end. These machines have been used for over five hours a day for three months, by 180 middle school students that are hard on equipment. There are three ways to attach blades. It's so easy to use and super fun.

The scroll saw works very well for it too, the paper backing does not tear out. It does vibrate so clamp it down or make a base to attach it to. There needs to be a live tutorial showing the youngsters that this is a fun tool when used properly. It is recommended for wooden materials only.

• Size, easy to use, fits any where
• Surprisingly smooth and quiet on thin wood
• Does have a lot of vibration and moves across the work bench
• Foam core is incredibly easy to cut

Best with stand: general International 16 inch Scroll Saw

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The features department is where general international 16 inch scroll saw truly manages to shine. This machine purrs like a kitten and little to no vibration. It is for personal and pleasure as a past time. The built in dust collection is an excellent plus. The saw has a built in motor which operates on 110 AC. When the saw is operated at higher speeds it has plenty of power even with thicker hardwoods. The spacious work surface allows you to cut any material you need.

The blade change ability is second to none and the general quality is just great. It is perfect for moving it from one place in your shop to another and very small compared to the other systems.

• Inch thick and looks to be painted with a metal paint
• You can actually have a coversation with someone without raising your voice
• Great brand, great quality and great cutting tool

Best For The money: HF tools 16 inch Scroll Saw

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Next on the list, we've got yet another saw that manages to win our hearts. It's the hf tools 16 inch scroll saw and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient saw you can buy. It takes a long time to move or change blades, and when a pattern may require you to move the blade several hundred times, the time required for a single blade move is important. It works well but evaporates fast especially when the work piece gets hot but leaves little or no residue. It has a cast iron base for less vibration and variable speed control for working with a wide range of materials.

Its preference is that the scroll saw is stationery and great for tiny projects needing two hands for carfull precision, the jigsaw is needing one hand but can be used for large progects. The arm does stay up but the blade has enough slack adjustment (with the black nob on the back) to let you easily change the blade. It comes by UPS and the size is 3 ft long by 2 ft wide by 2 ft tall and ready to use.

• Good to cut wood up to 1 1/2 inches thick with the right blades
• Easy to use, have created beautiful pieces
• Good investment for long term

Best For craft: Genesis 16 inch Scroll Saw

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The genesis 16 inch scroll saw's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. Electronic variable speed control helps cut a variety of materials. It is quite accurate at all speeds when sawing everything from pine, to oak, to poplar, cutting a small circle of 3/16th in diameter. It runs smoothly and quietly. The articulated blower is a nice feature and can be adjusted easily to keep the cutting point free from sawdust. There is a large sticker that covers half the table on the left side.

The construction is heavy duty, almost all cast steel. It is extremely easy to operate especially with curves.

• Variable speed scroll saw featuring 1.2 amp induction motor for quiet, smooth performance
• Good brand reputation

Best For metal: Rikon power tools 16 inch Scroll Saw

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The rikon power tools 16 inch scroll saw should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It's a great choice for an entry-level woodworker. It uses standard length blades and they are really easy to change out (if you get the ones with the pins at the ends) easier even than the DeWalt. It has a dial on the front that adjusts the speed. It includes a work lamp and port for an optional flex shaft.

It is 2-inch tall with a 15-3/4-inch throat depth. The saw has run well and, with care, can be adjusted pretty accurately. This ensures the blade will be the proper length. It is reliable and easy to use.

• Cast iron base for greater stability
• Very quick and easy blade changes
• Good investment for long term

Best For hobbyist with LIMITED shop space: Allwin 16 inch Scroll Saw

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The allwin 16 inch scroll saw's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. Designed for the hobbyist with limited shop space, this well-made, versatile machine combines a sturdy, variable-speed, full function scroll saw with a flexible shaft attachment compatible with hundreds of Dremel-type accessories. It is compatible with hundreds of Dremel-type accessories.

• Lot of satisfied buyers
• Delivers what they promise