DELTA 40-540 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw

by Delta

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Delta 40-540 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Product Description

Item number 4279-45, Grading is cover/record: EX using Goldmine standards. 196?,co, pop-psych,slight warp-nap Please see seller profile for abbreviation descriptions.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.5 x 13 inches ; 53 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 51.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002238V
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 40-540
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #659,429 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Rugged but rough, April 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: DELTA 40-540 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

The saw requires minimal set up and is of solid construction. The upper quick release blade clamp is good - it's a pity that there is no quick release on the lower arm. The lower release screw is showing some signs of wear after six months of use but irrespective of this, releasing the lower blade clamp is not a particularly convenient operation.

The main drawback is vibration that occurs once higher speeds are used (it's noisy too). The saw is bolted to a pretty heavy bench, but the level of vibration is enough to cause items to "walk" along the bench as the saw is running. This could be an issue with the set-up, but all tricks that I've tried to dampen the vibration have so far been unsuccessful and I'm inclined to think the problem is the saw itself.

Overall not bad, but far from perfect.

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good price, nice saw, December 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: DELTA 40-540 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I actually bought my Delta scroll saw a few years ago and had to do some work on it before I could use it - something in the upper arm adjustment was off, and the blade oscillated from side to side as well as up and down. Since I fixed the saw, it's been completely reliable; probably not recommended for professional full-time use, but outstanding for the hobbyist.

45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice saw, December 30, 1999

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Thorsten von Eicken (Santa Barbara, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA 40-540 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

Just bought one a month ago. I did not have any adjustment problems (as mentioned in another review). The saw cuts well, the variable speed is great; overall a lot of fun to work with! The one gripe I have is that the whole thing is rather noisy. In particular, you better make sure you have a very solid table to mount it on, or your whole shop will start to hum in sync with the saw! Dunno whether other scroll saws are better or worse.