WEN 3921 16-Inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Work Light

There are numerous issues with this saw. To be honest, the company should be ashamed for putting this on the shelf in the first place. br>For starters, the pump/blower designed to blow sawdust away from your cut line is ineffective; the wind from a single fruit fly's wings would blow faster. It's beyond me how it ever made it this far into production. Having a light is now a useful feature. It makes a big difference. But, because you have to adjust this light every 30-seconds, I'd be just as happy or even happier with a table lamp. Because of the vibrating saws, it took 45 seconds. It'll sag and point in the wrong direction before long. So I'd rather it wasn't a feature at all. br>I like that the on/off switch has a piece that can be pulled out to keep the kids safe. However, because it lacks a hole for a key ring and is so small, I'm almost afraid to take it out for fear of losing it. It's yellow, so it might not bother most people, but I'm partially colorblind, so it won't stand out very well for me. br>My main issue with this saw is that if you use spiral blades frequently instead of pinned blades, you'll spend more time fiddling with the blade attachment than you will making anything. It's a dreadful design that makes getting the blade in the right place nearly impossible. As a result, you're never going to get a flawless cut. It's essentially useless for someone who intended to use it primarily for spiral blades. Unless I can locate a machine shop that can create new mounting pieces that will actually hold the spiral blades, I may as well have wasted my money.

Kenna Avery

| Oct 04, 2021

I had never used a scroll saw before, but I needed one to cut some small 1/4" thick maple and walnut pieces for a mosaic tray project, where I needed to precisely rip some 1/2" strips and other methods were failing. I went with the WEN 3921 because it was affordable and had good reviews. When I first opened the box, I was blown away by the sturdy design, adjustments, and solid aluminum table. I clamped the saw to my bench by mounting it to a half-inch plywood base. Because the mounting holes are difficult to reach, this was a bit of a challenge, but it's only a one-time project. operation with respect to time I had a lot of fun learning how to use the scroll saw. In my ripping operation, the blade's flexibility meant that it tended to follow the hardwood grain, which I suspect would be an issue with any scroll saw. This meant that ripping with a table-mounted fence would be impossible. Maybe I should have experimented with a higher level of tension. Instead, I decided to do the ripping freehand, which worked out perfectly. With the WEN and a simple jig clamped to the table, I was able to cut square and diamond-shaped pieces. Because of the blade's flexibility and the 45-degree entry angle, this was also challenging with my diamond-shaped pieces. To keep the blade from wandering, it was necessary to begin slowly. With my precision hand mitre saw, I was able to complete the same task in about the same amount of time. Overall, I'm glad I bought the WEN 3921 and plan to use it on occasion in the future. Here are the results of my first project, which has a cherry border with 248 walnut and 176 maple tiles that follow Ammann's pattern. Beenker is the undisputed champion.

Jericho Berg

| Jan 07, 2021

After doing a lot of research on beginner scroll saws, I decided to get this one for my wood shop. I've been building homes, cabinets, and furniture for over 40 years and figured that my experience would compensate for any flaws in this saw; additionally, I wasn't sure how much I'd use it and didn't want to spend a lot of money on it. It was delivered on time and in perfect condition. It is practically ready to use right out of the box. There was no need for setup because the table was square to the blade and factory set to accept pin end blades. If you wanted to use painless blades, the saw came with two different types of adaptor blade holders. One set of adapters was a bizarre set of "hangers" that hung from the factory-installed blade holders. I threw those away right away because they were a pain to use, especially when it came to attaching them to the bottom blade holder. br>An extra set of adaptors and shims, as well as an instruction insert, were also included, indicating that this was a fix for a known issue. They were very simple to put together. The blade tightening knobs, on the other hand, are insufficient for applying sufficient torque to keep a blade in tension. The knobs' ends, on the other hand, have an Allen screw that you can use instead. Although an Allen key is included, it is far too short to tighten the bottom blade holder, so you will need to purchase a long-reach, T-handle wrench. a wrench for the handle br>In cutting a practice piece, I discovered that the hole cover sits slightly below the table surface, causing small pieces to get hung up and, as others have mentioned, making it potentially dangerous. br>It also knocked quite loudly while cutting, but the knocking stopped after oiling its lube points. Last but not least, the attached light bounces around so much that I felt like I was about to have an epileptic seizure, despite the fact that I don't have epilepsy. br>After addressing these flaws, it actually performs admirably at this price point. Overall, I think it's a decent little saw, and I hope Wen fixes these minor flaws and keeps making it. The only difference is that it is a better version of the original.

Alvaro Nichols

| Jun 07, 2021