General International 1.2 Amp 16 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Flex Shaft LED Work Light
$90.00
Bring an accurate work support to your work area with the addition of this sophisticated and adorable General International 5-Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Flex Shaft LED Work Light. Fits into budget.
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Description
The General International 1.2 Amp 16 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw gives you full control over your designs and creativity. The variable speed ranges anywhere from 400 to 1600 strokes per minute and can be easily adjusted by the speed knob located on the front of the machine. The spacious 16 in. by 10 in. table bevels up to 45-degree to the left. Easily cut in woods up to 1.9 in. thick while the 16 in. throat depth allows for the manipulation of larger work pieces. The General BT8007 Scroll Saw also has a 9/16 in. stroke with the allowance of both pinned and painless blades. These fit securely in our Patented blade holder. The sturdy cast iron build limits vibration for precision and convenience and has bolt holes for attachment to any tabletop or work surface. The tension-release switch is easily accessible right at the top of the machine, as well as easy-access motor brushes. The cutting speed is easily set with precision dial on front of housing. The 1.5 in. dust port keeps your work area clean so you can focus on your cuts. The saw also includes a clamp for securing your project in place along with a flexible work light that bends and adjusts to whatever position your desire. The Flex Neck LED lighting system also allows you to highlight the work material where you want it. A convenient slide storage compartment is built into the housing for spare blades and wrenches. Includes a 2 year limited warranty.
- Up-front dial allows setting the exact cutting speed choice for processing different materials
- Cast aluminum work table tilts 0-degree to 45-degree left with up-front locking knob and bevel scale
- Features flex-neck LED work light
- Patented blade holder accepts both standard 5 in. pin-end or plain-end (pinless) scroll saw blades
- Side storage compartment on the housing for spare blades and wrenches
- Saw dust collection port for standard 1-1/4 in. hose; saw dust blower keeps the cut line clear
- Safety on/off switch with removable security key: 2 pinned blades, 3 mm blade change T-style hex key, 4 mm adjustment hex key
- Low noise and low vibration
- Top mounted tensioner knob
- CSA certified
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Additional information
| Weight | 24 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26.38 × 12.99 × 14.37 in |
| Amperage (amps) | 1.2 |
| Blade Length (in.) | 5 |
| Color Family | Red |
| Condition | New |
| Construction Material | Steel |
| Cord Length (ft.) | 6 |
| Corded Tool Type | Specialty Saw |
| Cordless/ Corded | Corded |
| Cuts Through | Wood |
| Included Accessories | Blades |
| Maximum wood thickness (in.) | 1.9 |
| Model | BT8007 |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Power Tool Features | Keyed Blade Change |
| Tools Product Type | Power Tool |
Reviews (50)
50 reviews for General International 1.2 Amp 16 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Flex Shaft LED Work Light
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Adam Schowalter (verified owner) –
I so like this scroll saw . great look and well built and great power .☺
Anna Schowalter (verified owner) –
Works Great. No problems to report.
Guiseppe Koepp (verified owner) –
This scroll saw had all the features of models costing considerable more. I am looking forward to some fun woodworking.
Charlie Sporer (verified owner) –
For a beginner at the cost it does a good job.
Brent Keeling (verified owner) –
I needed this right now to cut out Photobooth props on card stock glued to foam core board. My fried said he does the cutting with a razor knife. Tried that, major effort, I starting using this and I have alot of control and can go at my own pace. Very smooth edges. this vibration from the saw makes the light move. Not a big deal. I had it up and running in 4 minutes. Next I have to cut an internal rectangle in 3/4 inch thick decorative railing back plate to nount a door bell. Will learn more doing that. Overall, nice for what I need it for.
Jack Quigley (verified owner) –
Seems like a good little saw. My old saw is a Sears model from the 1960s I think. Single speed, noisy, weighs a ton, and is somehow underpowered anyway. Compared to that, this saw is variable speed, easier to change blades and takes both kinds, adds a work light, dust blower and dust port, and is lighter with a bigger table.First, I noticed the blade was slightly out of kilter, which is not unexpected. I squared the table to the blade, and then adjusted the angle pointer to match. The table surface felt a little rough, so I smoothed it down with 1000 grit sandpaper, especially the edges. Finally, I removed the ‘blade guard’, which I really don’t need. The dust blower and light are separate from the blade guard. The dust port is typical, whether it fits anything you have is pure chance, I wish there was a standard for these things, but there isn’t.Blade changes are easy with the included wrench, and the lower blade mount is easily visible through the table when you take out the insert. The blade wrench stores conveniently in a socket at the back of the saw. There is a little compartment at the side where you can store extra blades and the wrench for the blade guard. There is also a little tray where you can keep ready spare blades.Feature-wise, this saw is a big win over my ancient one. Variable speed is what I really wanted. The fixed-speed saw works fine on wood, but tends to melt plastic. Often, the plastic flows back together behind the blade and re-joins, and if you stop, it will solidify around the blade and you can throw the whole thing away, blade and all. This saw can slow down to 400 rpm, which is slow enough to cut even difficult clear plastics without overheating. The slow speeds are also nice if you are doing fine work and don’t need a screaming banshee of a saw. At the other end of the speed scale, it cut 2 inch hard pine with little trouble and no bogging down, which my old saw was very prone to.I noticed the instructions talk about oiling the arm bearings. My old saw has the same kind of bronze bushings, and I doubt they have ever been oiled or needed it; I have the old instructions and they make no mention of it. At any rate, putting few drops of oil on now and then is no big deal.Looking at pictures, this saw is basically identical to a number of other brands. All these saws have identical major components, like the base casting, table, arm assembly, motor etc. They differ only in details like blade mount, knobs and color. Clearly all made to the same design in China, if not in the same factory. Compared to its siblings, this saw is lower-priced and superior in a number of details like the dust blower. If they were all next to each other, I would pick this one.My one peeve is that the on/off switch is mounted sideways and out of sight below the table. It should be up and down, so you swipe up for on and down for off. I guess I can get used to sideways, but right now it is a lot of fumbling. The manufacturer should take notice and fix this.
Vince Emard (verified owner) –
An essential part made of plastic broke, which makes it unusable.It also is almost impossible to use on 2” wood because the user must go so very slowly, and even then blades break after only a few minutes use. Finally, changing blades is a difficult and time-consuming task. Can I return it instead of paying the amount owed?
Dortha Waelchi (verified owner) –
I liked this saw…
Elenor West (verified owner) –
I haven’t been able to use it yet because of the weather, but the reviews I have seen on the saw have been impressive. Looking forward to warmer weather to try it out.
Annabelle Cole (verified owner) –
The saw is great! It’s quiet and is great, for the price!
Chaim Champlin (verified owner) –
I purchased this scroll saw for an immediate project which consisted of cutting 20 gauge steel. Although it is not the most effecient for metal cutting, it did do the job. I have cut some wood with it and the saw works great. I do wish it had a little more powerful air blower and longer shaft for the light. The blower is good for the wood that I have cut but a little week for metal filings. The light is bright but is limited to just the side. I would like it to light up more infrount of the blade.
Rebeka Kessler (verified owner) –
This is an excellent saw and just right for my hobby needs. It has a light and a little blower and all works great. I enjoy using it.
Francesco Balistreri (verified owner) –
My hubby is thrilled with this machine..
Mable Oberbrunner (verified owner) –
Not much to assemble
Monserrate Auer (verified owner) –
Good scroll saw for the money.
Isom Hessel (verified owner) –
This is an inexpensive, no frills scroll saw that gets the job done. I have this is the third scroll saw that I have owned in 20 years of wood working. I didn’t need all the bells and whistles of the top of the line machines and am living on a limited retirement income, so this machine was a great answer. The air nozzle is a little on the weak side, but other than that, the saw performs well.
Caitlyn Crooks (verified owner) –
Simple set up, blade maintenance and quiet operation.
Deron Beer (verified owner) –
This is my first scroll saw so I didn’t want to over-spend but researched other scroll saws and opinions. I started shopping for the cheapest first and found complaints that manufacturing was done overseas and there were problems with fit and function. As I moved up in price I found the same complaints on even the $500 Dewalt scroll saw so back to square one.One suggestion I read on buying your first scroll saw is to get one with a dedicated pin-less blade attachment. Pinned blades are are thicker and have a courser pitch for rough cutting whereas pin-less are thin, fine pitched jewelers blades and quicker to change. This was the lowest priced dedicated pin-less scroll saw I could find.I was concerned about the physical size and weight of this machine being less than the competition. But after contemplating I decided this was an advantage for me since I have limited room and need to move it around.It comes completely assembled except for attaching the air hose. I placed it on top of my roll-away to test it out on some 1/8″ PVC and found it was surprisingly quiet and stable. No need for solid mounting. The blade does move side to side just slightly but cuts smooth at any speed. I don’t see the slight movement to be an issue.The only (minor) issue I see being a problem is accessing the lower blade clamp. You have to insert an allen wrench inside a hole in the left side of the shroud. Taking off the shroud would affect the use of a vacuum but I will probably remove it and add thumbscrews on the top and bottom.There were no reviews on this machine so I took a chance. I think it was a great choice. I’m using the original box for storage which it cool. I had a cut out a bit of the original styrofoam for an easier fit but a box can be stored in a lot more places than the open saw
Alayna Cole (verified owner) –
Saw is fine. However, have not finished a single cut without breaking a blade!
Tommie Borer (verified owner) –
Terrific value for the price. Operates perfectly. Flexible LED light is an excellent feature. Dust port works very will with ShopVac type devices.