Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw

by Delta

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

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 Trinen

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Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 30.5 x 17 x 18 inches ; 64 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 64 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: B00006K00E
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: SS350
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #476,768 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Joy to use!!, December 5, 2002

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"oraylaw" (Richmond, Va United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

While I don't use a scroll saw every day I did manage to wear out my no name import after twenty years of use. Several weeks were spent compairing the different brands and models available. While there are better machines available for every day use, at a much higher price, this one stands out in the mid price crowd.
When the saw arrived it was bolted to the heavy wooden stand built for the old saw. What a surprise!! Almost no vibration through the entire range of speeds. No more tools needed for blade changes or inside cuts, as Delta included quick clamps top and bottom. No more reaching over the saw to adjust blade tension. The tension adjustment is at the top of the upper blade clamp. No more piles of saw dust building up under the saw as this saw has a built in dust collection port. This saw is a joy to use. I have cut mostly hardwood from 1/4" to 1-1/4" and the variable speed allows precise cutting. This saw is such a joy to use I find myself working on projects that I would never have attempted on the old saw. I am very pleased with this purchase.
If you are looking for a quality saw with loads of features, that won't empty your wallet, this is the saw for you!!

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good performance for low priced machine, November 21, 2002

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Laurel & Don Boyd (Fayetteville, AR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

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.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Scroll Saw for the Money!!!, February 22, 2003

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Brian E. Taylor (Snow Hill, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delta SS350 Shopmaster 16-Inch Professional Variable Speed Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

I recently bought this saw after a great deal of research. I have been very impressed with the quality of the construction and the amount of power in this tool. The location of the controls and the low vibration level make this saw very easy to use. I have made several mini sculptures requiring compound cuts and I have been amazed at the results. I am very pleased with this saw and would recommend it to anyone from novice to expert. I don't believe anything can be done on a more expensive unit that cannot be done just as well on this unit. You will not be disappointed with this saw!!! Buy one today!!!