Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw in Bronx, New York
Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw
SPECIFICATIONS
MOTOR: 2 amp
SPEED (CSPM): 600-1650
STROKE: 3/4"(19 mm)
BLADE LENGTH: 5"(127 mm)
BLADE CHANGE: Upper & Lower QuickSett II® Chuck
DUST REMOVAL: Blower & Collection Box
MOTOR CONTROL: Toggle switch with removable lock out key and speed control dial
CAPACITIES:
Throat: 16"(406 mm)
Capacity under guide @ 90°: 2"(51 mm)
Capacity under guide @ 45°: 1"(25 mm)
OVERALL DIMENSIONS:
Height: 12 5/8"(321 mm)
Width: 24 3/8"(619 mm)
Depth: 13 1/8"(333 mm)
TABLE:
Size: 11 3/4" dia.(298 mm)
Tilt: 0-45° L
WEIGHT: 60 lbs.(27 kg)
I checked out most of the other machines available in this price range before I decided to buy the Delta. I have a custom wood shop and try to choose my tools and machines carefully. This is not an upper end machine but it also doesn't cost from five-hundred to a thousand dollars. I don't use a scroll saw often enough to spend a lot for one. What I wanted was the best machine I could get for a modest investment and one that would give professional results with as little effort as possible. I believe this Delta 16" scroll saw was just that.
As I compared this scroll saw to the others on the market I noticed that the Delta was heavier than the rest. With woodworking machines heavy is a good thing; it dampens vibration. Vibration impacts the quality of the cut. Also, I've used other Delta machines in the shop for years and know that they really stand behind thier equipment.
My supposition about the weight of the saw was correct. It cuts very smoothly and doesn't vibrate as much as the other machines I have used in the past. The blades mount quickly and easily with the quick release mechanism. I also liked the segmented blower assembly. It keeps the saw dust off the work and doesn't seem to drift like others I have used. The saw is attractive to me and well built. Even the storage drawer is nicely fitted and stays closed while the machine is running.