The 6 Best foot powered Scroll saws (2023 reviews)

We are personally inclined towards dewalt foot powered 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. The adjustable speed, tension and large work surface make this a pleasure.

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. 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 foot powered Scroll Saw

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The wen foot powered 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. It is easy to use, easy to adjust heights, and easy to change blades. 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.

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 Cutting PCB board: Dremel foot powered Scroll Saw

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The dremel foot powered scroll saw should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. It's VERY loud, imagine if your sewing machine is as loud as a vacuum cleaner. It comes with multiple saw blades that are easily attachable and detachable for transport purposes. It runs super smooth, minimal vibrations with a decent turn radius. It does come with 2 clamps to be mounted on a table or bench that has an overhang.

The saw table has an insert for vacuum cleaner hose nozzle, which keeps all the sawdust off the environment. It is suitable for cutting pcb board, acrylic(it melt), and thick wood. The package is a nice self contained hard clamshell for transport purposes. It comes in a handy storage case and setup is quick and easy.

Why We Like This:

Good for small projects and crafts
Easy to pack up and store
Intended for making strait and curved cuts in soft sheet
Great saw, perfect for hobbyists and smaller projects

Best For The money: Bucktool foot powered Scroll Saw

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate saw. The bucktool foot powered scroll saw is exactly that - it's a simple saw that hits all the right notes. This is a first rate scroll saw, with a heavy cast iron table. It provides quiet and powerful performance, variable speed providing up to 1600 rpm no-load speed. The accessories that come with the saw require very limited assembly and are smartly designed to intuitively set. It does have a dust port located on the front of the machine under the table between the tilt lock and the power switch. The table is hard, and you will love the lighting and the pedal.

Sturdy construction, quiet operation and low vibration makes this saw user friendly. This would help speed up blade changes and blade changes.

Why We Like This:

Changing blades is fairly straight forward and convenient
Well built, good machine, enough power behind it
Very steady with very little vibration

Best For craft: general International foot powered Scroll Saw

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Best part: general international foot powered scroll saw costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. It is a true “no tool” blade change, unlike the Hegner and King which require you to “load” blades ahead of time and aren’t really tool less when really changing blades. The ease of use for the Excalibur (especially when removing and installing blades, as necessary for fretwork)was so much easier and smoother to use. It uses plain end blades. The foot pedal makes starting and stopping so much easier.

The plastic below table prevents small internal cut outs from falling through. It comes with two piece thumbs screws. These machines are well worth the extra money for someone that wants to get into scrolling and are very well made.

Why We Like This:

All controls are within easy arm length range
Ideal for enhanced control and more precise cuts
Easy blade attaching setup and variable speed motor

Best For metal: JET foot powered Scroll Saw

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate saw. The jet foot powered scroll saw is exactly that - it's a simple saw that hits all the right notes. The Large 12-7/8" x 23" cast iron table provides a stable working surface. Because the holder is basically a threaded hollow, it bends the end of that blade as you tighten it which lowers the lifespan of the blade. It features slots for pre-loaded blades, and a built-in wrench for changing blades.

The included foot switch is momentary, meaning the saw runs only when held down. The blade guard on the top would not stay still at all. It cuts well and the blade changes are easy.

Why We Like This:

Variable speed range of 400 to 1, 550 strokes per minute
Exclusive 2-in-1 upper blade change mechanism both clamps and tensions at the same time
Slotted table for easier blade changes
Conveniently operate your jet scroll saw with this convenient foot switch