David Hall Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Anyone have any firsthand experience with WEN 3920 16-inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw With Flexible LED Light? They have them on Amazon for $110 right now. I'm new to scrolling so this is only a hobby at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I have never heard of it. Is a saw to take psinless blades, if it doesn't take pin less blades you will be ready for a new saw in a couple of weeks. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hall Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It does take pinless blades. I have one of their drill presses that has performed well so far. I don't want total junk but I'm also not ready to invest in a dewalt or delta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) You will have to reach back very time to adjust the tension which is time consuming .This saw has no lubrication points for the connecting arms in the back of the saw . That's where they wear out first.If your going to be a weekend warrior scrolling you'll be ok ! Edited April 3, 2015 by amazingkevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleJScroller Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I don't know anything about that saw, but I just looked it up on Amazon and it says it will ship in 1 - 4 months. Not sure if that's right or not, but thought I'd point it out in case. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Look on craigs list ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kragax Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) As my friend Kevin said look on Craig's list that's where I got my Hawk. But be careful I got stung on a table saw that was junk. Edited April 3, 2015 by Kragax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It looks like the air hose is not adjustable. That means it will be blowing wood dust at you. Not good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hall Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Maybe I'll just go without beer for a couple months and save a few pennies for the porter cable at Lowes for $199. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Glad you opted out of the WEN...ship in 1 to 4 months sounds like they hope you forget you bought it. A scrill saw MUST take pinless and when you order blades, get them from a SSV recommended online place. Like Sloans woodshop ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I had a porter Cable it it just outlasted the guarantee IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spllbnd2 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I purchased a Porter Cable scroll saw and took it back the very next day. The motor would cut out when turning the variable speed control knob. It seemed like a nice saw, but for a tool to have this issue right out of the box and even after running for about 2 hours scrolling is a no go in my book. I did look at the Wen model as I am just starting out scrolling, but the lack of local stores carrying the Wen saw and not being able to see it first hand led me to the PC. Now I am looking at jumping in with both feet and purchasing the newer Jet scroll saw. I would do the Dewalt, but they're made by the same company as Porter Cable. Cheers, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Shipman Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 I opted out of the Wen because of the bad reviews at a few places. After having a couple of junk saws that I had to return I bought the Porter Cable. So far, so good. (knock on wood) It has a little bit of a vibration, but I think a mat under it will fix that. There is also the issue with the plastic center plate sitting lower than the top of the saw table. I fixed that with a couple of paper gaskets (made out of a file folder) but it still dips in the middle causing an occasional issue. (wood jumping) All in all I'm pretty pleased with it. Now to get some decent blades.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Do what ever you have to do ""That is legal"" to save money and buy a good scroll saw. If you can do without your beer for a while you can do without a scroll saw until you can afford a good one. In the long run you will save money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted October 5, 2016 Report Share Posted October 5, 2016 Maybe I'll just go without beer for a couple months and save a few pennies for the porter cable at Lowes for $199. I think you would be better off with the porter cable. I started with a craftsman with the tension lever at the back and it really is not a big deal to me. Got a new excalibur and of course the wife got it and I still use the craftsman. My opinion is if your finances can afford the porter cable get it otherwise you can survive and do well with a cheaper saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 I second checking craigs list. I purchased two older Hawks in beautiful condition for $200 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotshot Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) ...... Now I am looking at jumping in with both feet and purchasing the newer Jet scroll saw...... Cheers, Alex Jet is bottom feed only, so if you like feeding the blade up from the bottom of the workpiece, and there are many that do, Jet might be a good saw for you. With Dewalt/Ex, you can go either way. Personally, I hate bending over and bottom feeding, so I wouldn't purchase a Jet if it were half it's current price. As far as Dewalt being owned by Black and Decker, you should see the previous Jet scroll saw, whew, that could make you lose confidence in a company. Edited October 6, 2016 by hotshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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