Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw
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Product Details
Manufacturer: DeltaModel: SS350
Accessories:
- DELTA 40-610 5-Inch Scroll Saw Blades, Reverse Tooth, 9.5 Teeth per Inch (12-Pack)
- DELTA 40-673 Package of 18 Assorted PGT Scroll Saw Blades
- DELTA 40-608 5-Inch Scroll Saw Blades, Skip Tooth, 11.5 Teeth per Inch (10-Pack)
- DELTA 40-251 Quickset II Scroll Saw Blade Chuck
- DELTA 40-620 3 Dozen Assorted Scroll Saw Blades
Description of Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw
The SS350 is the finest 16-inch scroll saw Delta makes and is an excellent choice for hobbyists and woodworkers who expect the most from their tools. It has a heavy-duty, 2 amp induction motor with variable speed from 600 to 1,650 spm for working with a variety of materials, from metals and hardwoods to soft woods and plastics. We like the really solid construction of the arm, which reduces vibration and helps keep cuts clean and accurate. The 11-3/4-inch-diameter, teardrop-shaped table tilts from 0 to 45 degrees for bevel cutting, and extends the full length of the throat to provide support for big work pieces. This saw has a 2-inch depth capacity with the table set at 90 degrees and a 1-1/2-inch capacity at 45 degrees. Blade changes are quick, easy, and tool free with the upper and lower Quickset II blade chucks that Delta includes. There's also a fingertip blade-tensioning control for maximizing blade life. To complete the package, this saw has a built-in blower to keep the cut line clear of dust and a removable dust collection box with a 1-1/2-inch dust port. What more could you ask for? --Brian TrinenTools and Hardware Reviews of Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw
Customer Review: Good performance for low priced machine
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
On the down side, I like a light on a scroll saw. It can be hard to see fine lines at time without extra light. The only light Delta offers for this saw, I think, is thier standard magnetic base lamp for about twenty dollars. It's a good lamp but the only place to mount the lamp where it will stay put is on the table. This can, and will get in the way. Not a big deal but it would be nice if they built in a light. The only other complaint I have about the machine is the location of the controlls. This is also just a personal preference but I like the controlls up top and in the front of the unit. The on-off switch and speed controll for this saw is under the table. Again, not a problem just a preference.
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