RYOBI introduces the 1.2 Amp Corded 16 in. Scroll Saw. The 16 in. Scroll Saw features a 16 in. maximum cutting capacity and easy, tool-free blade changes. Its cast aluminum table tilts from 0° -45° , while an integrated dust blower keeps the cutting surface clear of debris for maximum visibility. A variable-speed design offers flexibility to power through a variety of applications. Backed by the RYOBI 3-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty, the 1.2 Amp 16 in. Scroll Saw includes an 18 TPI blade, a hex wrench, a switch key, and an operator’s manual.
- 16 in. throat depth ensures maximum cutting capacity for user convenience
- Tool-free blade clamp accepts plain and pin end blades
- Tilting cast aluminum table tilts tool-free from 0°-45°
- Integrated dust blower keeps the cut line clear for maximum accuracy
- 550-1600 SPM electronic variable speed to suit a variety of tasks
- Induction motor ensures long tool life and consistent performance
- Cast iron base reduces vibration for a more accurate cut
- Integrated dust port can be combined with wet/dry vacuum for a cleaner work area
- Easy-access blade tension knob makes adjustment quick and easy
- 3-year manufacturer’s warranty
- Includes: (1) SC165VS 1.2 Amp 16 in. Scroll Saw, (1) 18 TPI blade, (1) hex wrench, (1) switch key, and operator’s manual
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
Harmon Bartoletti (verified owner) –
Great tool! I purchased to make some wall hooks out of hard wood. Blade cut through the wood like butter. Makes perfect, precise cuts. Love this saw!
Leslie Kozey (verified owner) –
It’s a challenge to loosen the knob on the left underside of the saw to remove & replace the blade. Why is the replacement blade a plain end & the one installed is a pin end? The opening to reach in is too small & I would like to see a stand made for it as well. It does however work well over all…
Valentine Bergstrom (verified owner) –
A simple lightweight machine that is perfect for beginners or those who do not need a complex saw that can do everything.
Marion Boehm (verified owner) –
Love the product. It was hard to find in the store. Please contact me before you discontinue this saw. I would like to get another one.
Cordie Osinski (verified owner) –
This is the perfect saw for beginners. It is straight forward and easy to use. As a beginner scroll saw user, I love it.
Dee Mraz (verified owner) –
This scroll saw does everything its supposed too. A great tool to have in your shop.
Brayan Pfannerstill (verified owner) –
Happy with the scroll saw! 🙂 Easy to use. Easy to change the blades.
Ryley Boyle (verified owner) –
Would’ve given it a five star, but the one thing that disappointed me is the dust blower. It barely pumps out any air.
Felicia Nolan (verified owner) –
Didn’t quite meet my expectations.
Pattie Kilback (verified owner) –
Was disappointed that after only a short time of using the saw, the plastic thumbscrews on the blade holders broke. Fortunately the T handle hex wrench works to secure the blades. While I really like Ryobi products, can’t say the scroll saw lived up to the quality of the other Ryobi products I have purchased.
Keagan King (verified owner) –
works very well. BUT! it’s a good thing my grandson was here to save the day. The connection between the motor and the arm came off very early on and ZIP! NOTHING! he got it back to working even better than when it can out of the box. The fork for holding wood down is pretty useless, took that off. But other than those 2 issues it does what I want. I’m a 73 year old lady and mostly use it for light putzing around, it fits the bill for what I need.
Hollie Herzog (verified owner) –
This was a gift for my husband and he was thrilled. He said it was just what he needed to do the projects he wanted
Ladarius Yundt (verified owner) –
my second one in many years of use. I hope this one will last as long.
Brennan Schmitt (verified owner) –
Good product -delivered on time
Katharina Wilkinson (verified owner) –
I got this ryobi due to it takes pin and plain blades . and Ryobi is a trusted brand
Wendy Bogisich (verified owner) –
Works great
Kayleigh Gusikowski (verified owner) –
I found the ryobi scroll saw easy to setup and use with both pinned and pinless blades. Learning curve was a lot easier than I expected. I was able to cut complex shapes after a few hours of practice as were my 12 year old and 9 year old. I am delighted with what this thing can do.
Davon Dickinson (verified owner) –
This is a pretty good saw
Adolf Jones (verified owner) –
Just purchased a couple days ago. It works fine, and had some issues that I was able to address. This is a longer review, as I am an advanced user looking for a machine for rough cuts and sanding. I am a semi pro as well as advanced user and a blue ribbon state fair winner. So I decided to take some time with this: My main machine right now is a new Excalibur. I have also used the Dewalt dw 788 and its similar Delta models. I bought this as a smaller footprint to use for sanding only since I use pinned blades with adapted sanding sheets on the scroll saw. This will be used for sanding only and perhaps some rough cuts only. So I am looking at this from that perspective. This is very detailed. I know of other reviews on this saw. Some good some less so.I read one where the blower did not work. Mine does, well …..etc…Saw another review where a motor control arm broke on first use. Mine didn’t and works fine.Both pros and cons are intermixed here as I found fixes for some issues. NO MOUNT HOLES ON BACK OF SAW I am going to drill some. Saw was packed well, and no damaged parts. Was in original packaging. Saw is lightweight and has what appears to be Aluminum table. Cast Iron base.Tested on a low cost wood top work table. Placing on a permanent work bench mayyield better results regarding vibration: Using a pinned blade at medium high pitch, low speed shows low vibration, withthe blower working well. Increasing speed as expected did increase vibration, and on high speed vibration was somewhat pronounced but manageable. Deck size adequate for use on smaller pieces. Though a sixteen inch throat on this machineI would probably keep my work with blades at 5-10 inches due to vibration. Material hold down, which the manual calls a drop foot is connected to the blower feed.I don’t use the hold downs at all so that was not tested, but since it must be lowered to thework-piece it required the blower to be adjusted each time a different thickness of wood was needed. [Not as easily done as with higher end saws.] After testing I removed the hold down. Both the blower and hold downs use Phillips screws so they were adjustable.Blower works wellTension knob works well and is easily accessible on back of saw.On off switch has a safety feature and the variable speed seems to work fine, and I noticed onlya small amount of lag around the higher end. Sweet spot for speed about half way.Pinned blades easily attached. Note: In order to attach any blades to the bottom clamp there is a cover on the left of the saw covering the entire lower arm assembly. It has two screws that must be removed or the lower blade camp cannot be accessed. I looked the saw over well, and there is no way my hands will reach that lower clamp without removing that cover. I chose to leave it off, but keeping in mind the moving lower arm during use. I found no reference to this cover in the manual. I have found no other way to reach this lower blade mount. The table will tilt and this feature works well.Blower is very functional but I could see dust floating from it, and decided to wear a maskin its use, HOWEVER If you have a shop vac or a larger vac system it can be used with this saw. and is a front mount, which is directly under the blade and out of the way. I estimate more than 90% of dust was controlled with the vacuum outlet. I raised the blower tube all the way up, pointed the blower directly at the top of the blade. This allowed enough blow down the blade to keep the front of it uncovered for cutting. Should work that way for sanding as well. So the vacuum system for it does work and actually I was impressed. [Dust is one of my major concerns and I try to control that in all of my work.] The deck is very rough and appears stamped. But, even if not, it is far to roughfor use with any delicate wood. At least I would not. To Ryobi- I ask: Can this deck be worked with as I state below? My fix? I am considering sanding this deck down to 1000 grit and then buffing with Johnsons paste wax All this said, it is a keeper. I will be using it for rough cuts and sanding. Which is why I bought it. So do keep in mind what you intend to do with a scroll saw and get what you need, Ryobi makes some good equipment, I own other pieces, they do some good work. I would not recommend this machine as a learning one as attaching non pin blades is somewhat difficult, and higher end machines are much easier to work with in that regard. I recommend it as a back up for other uses. I am a high end user that was looking for a low end machine to sand with, so I am used to simply fitting a non pinned blade and going to work in a flash. no image attached do to large files. All in all for the money this is a good machine. But not for heavy use, or making intricate cuts. photos are of the side plate removed and the lower blade chuck and screw upper right, and the lower arm ..the other pic is of the vac port which when attached to my shop vacuum worked very well. A nice feature.
Adan Hilpert (verified owner) –
I bought this scroll saw for my fiance. She has been doing woodworking for a period of time now. She loves using this machine. Its easy, fun, and can help produce some beautiful pieces.