DELTA SM600 Shopmaster 2 Amp 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw

by Delta

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

No matter your skill level, you’ll feel comfortable right from the first cut with this neat little scroll saw. It’s very user friendly, so that plus the price makes this a fabulous choice for a first scroll saw.

One of the big challenges with a scroll saw is changing the blade, but Delta’s Quickset II blade system just snaps open and closed, so a once arduous task is reduced to an easy couple of seconds. That means, of course, that interior cuts, once the dread of beginners, are actually fun with this saw.

Max cutting depth is 2 inches, but only with soft woods. The spring hold-down is a nice design that holds the workpiece without impeding your line of sight, and the blower keeps the cut line nice and clear. You can get a zero-clearance insert for this saw that will leave your cuts absolutely tear-free and smooth, too.

The 16-inch throat is plenty for most hobbyists’ needs, giving you enough room to turn and maneuver. The smoothly machined table tilts nicely to 45 degrees, and blade tensioning and speed control are right at your fingertips. We think it’s quite a saw for the price.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What’s in the Box
Saw, blade, wrench, manual

From the Manufacturer

Delta SM600 Shopmaster 2 Amp 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 50.4 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: B000G0P5VS
• Item model number: SM600
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,816 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars SCROLL SAW\W, February 28, 2007

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L. GREY - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA SM600 Shopmaster 2 Amp 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

The saw came from the factory without the bearings being lubricated. Once I discovered this and cleaned them up and used a high quality grease on them the excessive vibrations stopped. The blower blew the sawdust towards me so I took off their setup and replaced it with 1/4" copper tubing and adjusted it so it blew towards the back. I removed the hold down clamp as it is not necessary and just gets in the way. The lower blade clamp did not hold the blade well and I wound up stripping the threads on the screw. I ordered a new screw and the square, threaded clamp (cost of $6 + freight). I feel that is a riduculous price for a bolt and nut which is all it amounts to. Since then it has worked well. I guess for the price now that I have it working well it is OK.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You Get What You Pay For, August 6, 2007

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Brian Wargel "band boy" (Clovis, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA SM600 Shopmaster 2 Amp 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great saw for the price. The table vibration is what you would expect from a saw in this price range. The blade clamping system and the variable speed is what I think puts this saw above its competitors in this price range. It's hard to find a $100 saw that will clamp pinless blades as well as this one. Most cheaper saw are dual systems (tend to be inadequate when cheap) or will accept pin blades only.

I did have similar problems as the other reviewer. I have not yet stripped out the screw from the lower clamp, but I believe it is replaceable from any hardware store. The drawback is the hex socket is larger than you would find in this size screw by standard means thus making the quick change tool included in with the saw useless.

The blower system is inadequate, but I modified it with a flexible blower from another "spare parts" saw. Also, the motor has a tendancy to vibrate its mounting screws loose adding to the vibration and safety. The problem with this is that it is difficult to get to the mounting screws withouth tearing out the entire electrical system. I managed to get to them and put some locktite on the threads and it seams to be holding.

All in all, a great $100 saw.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for., November 16, 2007

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Clifford Heydt (Madrid, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DELTA SM600 Shopmaster 2 Amp 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

There is more vibration than I would like, although not excessivly so. The arms are slightly out of alignment, but probably have little effect on performance or blade life. New owners should lubricate immediately. Speed control doesn't work however the working speed is just where I would like it, and I don't care to go through the trouble and delay of returning the product. All in all I'm not overly thrilled with the saw... I didn't expect it to be for the price paid.