Rockwell RK7315 16-Inch Scroll Saw

by Rockwell

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Shop Series present another great value for your home workshop - the 16 inch scroll saw. Variable speed and a 4/5" stroke ensure clean accurate cuts while the 0 to 45 degree bevelling table lets you make more specialized cuts, It is also equipped with a dust port and dust blower to keep the work area clean and safe. Power is provided by a 1.2 amp motor with no load speed of 500 - 1700 spm's. Throat depth is 16 inches and the cutting depth is 2-1/2 inches. It comes with a blade guard, blade holder, allen key and two blades (1 x 15 TPI and 1 x 18TPI).

Product Description

Shop series. Variable speed and a 4/5'' stroke ensure clean accurate cuts while the 0 to 45 bevelling table lets you make more specialized cuts. Also equipped with a dust port and dust blower to keep the work area clean and safe. Power is provided by a 1.2 amp motor with no load speed of 500 to 1700 SPM. Throat depth is 16'' and the cutting depth is 2 1/2''. It comes with a blade guard, blade holder, allen key, and 2 blades (1 x 15TPI and 1 x 18TPI).

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 26 x 15.7 x 26 inches ; 53 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 29.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B002CJLUYW
• Item model number: RK7315
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,109 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good saw , good service, good price ., December 13, 2010

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Harold Dubbs "OM-1 convert" (Napa, Ca) - See all my reviews
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As usual Amazon shipping could not have been better. Product was as described only better the product description failed to note that cutting depths longer than 16" can be made by turning the blade perpendicular to the arm. Once I disconnected all of the "OSHA" safety trash* and the non-functioning dust blower and threw it all away it was almost ready to go. I built a wooden base for it and padded it with some rubber shelf liner material and locked it down in my "Workmate 225". Some vibration is apparent at 1500 spm but that is to be expected. Speeds somewhere in the mid range works good for 1/4" to 3/4" pine and 1/2 birch plywood. The speed control helps for tight inside cuts.

*Removing the cover on the right side makes blade changes mush easier. Hope this helps.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Scroll saw, September 25, 2010

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John Salicco (Tacoma, WA, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Rockwell RK7315 16-Inch Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

The air hose coupler broke the first day. I've gerry rigged it with duct tape to keep it in place. The adjustable foot that holds down the stock while cutting is really flimsy and bends very easily.

Fairly simple to change blades, but a real vibrator. It has to be bolted down. Since I like to have it portable to conserve work space, I bolted it to a board base that I can clamp to my bench when in use but store on a shelf when not in use.

It works, but I wish I had spent more and got something of higher quality.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for, May 22, 2011

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Brett T. Mccoy "Tech Teacher" (Boston) - See all my reviews
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I bought this for my classroom because I needed to replace one that died.

It's ok. It works, but there are some things I really dislike about it. First, is that the shoe that holds the stock against the table is thin and has a tendency to shift out of square with the table unless you really screw it tight. Also the blade is difficult to keep straight and true due to the way the machine actually holds the blade. This isn't a problem for me, but the students have trouble adjusting for the out of true angle.

In conclusion, if you're on a budget this will work, but I kind of wish I'd spent more to buy a nicer, heavier one. I don't think this is going to hold up well over years of abuse.