The 6 Best 18 Scroll saws (2023 reviews)

We are personally inclined towards dewalt 18 scroll saw, it is not so pricy, but it overachieves its purpose and outstanding in important aspects. 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 blower is powerful and clears away the dust. It reduces vibration and noise for extremely accurate cuts.

This unit is very quiet and the large table is good for stability, minimizing 'chatter' even at the highest speed. It has a quick release for the blade and you can change blades in seconds, the blade tension is right there in front, and the top arm lifts for getting work on and off the table. The adjustable speed, tension and large work surface make this a pleasure. There is virtually no vibration and changing the blades is a snap since no tools are required.

Why We Like This:

Smooth and nearly vibration free at all speeds
Heavy duty and easy to use
A built in light and blade holder would nice added features
Almost no vibration and differient speeds make it very relaxing to use

Best For beginners: WEN 18 Scroll Saw

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The wen 18 scroll saw is satisfactory and appropriate and fits well with your daily usage. The Wen is much better value for dollar, light, quiet and blades are easier to change. This tool will easily cut 1/8th inch thick wood pieces. The aluminum table is a bit rough and will need a coat of wax to allow wood to easily slide, and the exhaust port is positioned close to the power switch. There are three ways to attach blades.

The scroll saw works very well for it too, and the paper backing does not tear out. It is easy to use, easy to adjust heights, and easy to change blades. The blades can be changed very easily. There needs to be a live tutorial showing the youngsters that this is a fun tool when used properly.

Why We Like This:

Variable speed helps to cut wood straight and make curve cuts easy to make
Size, easy to use, fits any where
Delivers what they promise

Best For light woodworking: Ryobi 18 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 ryobi 18 scroll saw and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient saw you can buy. This is a very good starter scroll saw. It comes with maximum cutting capacity and tool free blade changes. The Ryobi system is much more efficient. The blade can not be mounted vertically and about 5% off of right angle. The big improvement for this saw is in the area of installing, changing, and moving the blades. This saw has a key in the switch. These have fun and watch all the videos you can. It is good for light woodworking.

Why We Like This:

Throat depth allows for maximum cutting capacity includes
Pinless blades can be inserted through unintrusive, tiny holes
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best with stand: JET 18 Scroll Saw

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The jet 18 scroll saw is capable of outshining several other saw featured in this list in overall features for the price point. If you want to really get into scrolling then this is a great saw that will last you a long while. It features slots for pre-loaded blades, and a built-in wrench for changing blades. The slot stops about an inch from the front of the table forcing you to feed the blade through the slot. The mounting hole pattern of the feet on the base (to the optional stand) is 11.3" x 13. It provides a stable working surface. The scroll saw is made well. The blade holder has a set screw in it. The convenience of being able to change blades quickly is very nice.

Why We Like This:

Well made, holds saw blades well, accurate
Material hold down, extra lower blade holder, onboard dust blower
Variable speed range of 400 to 1, 550 strokes per minute
Slotted table for easier blade changes

Best For The money: Genesis 18 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 genesis 18 scroll saw and it's widely considered as one of the best convenient saw you can buy. The articulated blower is a nice feature and can be adjusted easily to keep the cutting point free from sawdust. 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. The construction is heavy duty, almost all cast steel. There is a large sticker that covers half the table on the left side. It runs smoothly and quietly. Electronic variable speed control helps cut a variety of materials.

The Flexible dust blower keeps cut line free of debris. It is quiet and smooth. It is extremely easy to operate especially with curves.

Why We Like This:

Variable speed scroll saw featuring 1.2 amp induction motor for quiet, smooth performance
Delivers what they promise

Best For woodworking: Gowe 18 Scroll Saw

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The gowe 18 scroll saw might be a relatively new release, but it's still nothing short of impressive this year, thanks to multiple price cuts and added new features over the past few months. The Cast iron table with large grinding cast iron base reduces vibration and provides precise cutting. The Upfront tool-less dual blade holder makes easy and quick pin or plain blade change. It provides precise cutting.

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