JimNC Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 My wife is just getting into scroll sawing and would like to get a new saw but don't want to break the bank. Has anyone used the Wen LL2156 21 inch Scroll saw? This one sell for $360 which is in our price range. Please don't confuse this with the cheap $120 Wen scroll saw. We looked at some use high end saws in the $300-$400 range but they turned out to be junk. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 Welcome to the Village from another NC member. No firsthand experience with the Wen but I have a Hegner that is available in the price range. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 If you check back a couple of weeks on here, we have one member who had 2 of those saws go bad while still new. He took them back and bought a Dewalt or Delta. I'd check out the Hegner mentioned above. Moocifer Joe, MarieC and danny 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 I don't know anything about the Wen, so I'm of no help there. I don't know of too many saws in that price range. It seems that scroll saws exist in the budget price range, then jump up to the $500-$600 range for something like a bare bones Dewalt. Grizzly used to put Dewalts on sale for a pretty decent price, but I haven't seen that for some time. Delta still has the 40-694 that is somewhat cheaper than a Dewalt, but I'm not sure what kind of product support you will get from Delta these days. Speaking of Grizzly, I just noticed that they offer an 18" model that is different than anything I've seen with their name on it before. I know nothing about it, but it is closer to your price point and it at least looks intriguing. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moocifer Joe Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 7 hours ago, JimNC said: My wife is just getting into scroll sawing and would like to get a new saw but don't want to break the bank. Has anyone used the Wen LL2156 21 inch Scroll saw? This one sell for $360 which is in our price range. Please don't confuse this with the cheap $120 Wen scroll saw. We looked at some use high end saws in the $300-$400 range but they turned out to be junk. I have had 2 Wen LL2156 scroll saws. Both only lasted 2 months each. Both returned due to bearing problems. Now I have a Dewalt. Although I liked the Wen 21inch, I think the Dewalt is a much much better saw all the way around. OCtoolguy, Roberta Moreton and danny 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 51 minutes ago, Moocifer Joe said: I have had 2 Wen LL2156 scroll saws. Both only lasted 2 months each. Both returned due to bearing problems. Now I have a Dewalt. Although I liked the Wen 21inch, I think the Dewalt is a much much better saw all the way around. I'm really sad to hear that the Wen is not a winner. Let's hope they get the bugs out and present a better product. Moocifer Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelCass Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 I have the Wen LL2156 21 inch. I bought it the end of December. I love it! Haven't had a bit of trouble with it. Steve Good has a good video on the Wen 21, check it out to give you a better idea. If your wife is just starting out I think she would be happy with the Wen 21. OCtoolguy and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moocifer Joe Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 1 hour ago, OCtoolguy said: I'm really sad to hear that the Wen is not a winner. Let's hope they get the bugs out and present a better product. It may have been a coincidence. But 2 in a row made me go to Dewalt. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 16, 2023 Report Share Posted May 16, 2023 Can't help with the Wen. I have never seen one. But wanted to welcome you to the forum. Great place to learn many things. You wife need to join also. She will save herself some time and frustration by asking questions on here. danny, MarieC and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 I have the WEN 3922 which I purchased about 2-months before the LL2156 was introduced to the market. It has served me well however there have been some issues. The blower bellows will wear out quickly. The first time it wore out I contacted WEN and they sent me a replacement under warranty. The second time I decided to go with a fish tank bubbler which has taken care of any bellows problems. One of the reasons I went with the 3922 was the design of the blade clamp over the 3921. These clamps will wear out and eventually strip but can be replaced for approximately $5 each. I order them by the dozen directly from WEN. As you would expect, this is an entry level scroll saw. I have ordered a Pegas 30-inch which should arrive in July. I have cut some nice pieces on the 3922 and I will keep it even after my new saw arrives. Steve Good did a video on the LL2156 that you can view from this here: MarieC and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 17, 2023 Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 11 hours ago, NC Scroller said: Welcome to the Village from another NC member. No firsthand experience with the Wen but I have a Hegner that is available in the price range. Which Hegner are you selling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 On 5/17/2023 at 12:35 AM, OCtoolguy said: Which Hegner are you selling? OCtoolguy and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 I am also in NC, I don’t have a saw for sale but I do have a Dewalt 788 you can try. BTW There are a couple of scroll saw clubs, if you’re interested, let me know what part of NC and maybe I can point you in the right direction. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollingforsanity Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 Lately Amazon has had the Dewalt for under $ 400.00 on and off. If you are not in a big hurry they will probably drop in that price range again. Usually only last two or three days on sale. I believe thats a pretty good price for that saw. Hope you find one soon and get started scrolling. Steve Good usually post the price drop on this saw. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNC Posted May 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 Well I took the plunge and purchased the Wen LL2156 21 inch Scroll saw. This fell into my budget so I took a chance. I have used it a few days now and it is like driving a Cadillac compared to the saw that I had before. I am very happy with the $370 Wen saw and I will keep a full review again in a few months. BadBob, OCtoolguy and Jim McDonald 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 30, 2023 Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 40 minutes ago, JimNC said: Well I took the plunge and purchased the Wen LL2156 21 inch Scroll saw. This fell into my budget so I took a chance. I have used it a few days now and it is like driving a Cadillac compared to the saw that I had before. I am very happy with the $370 Wen saw and I will keep a full review again in a few months. I'm truly hoping that it turns out to be a good investment. We need more mid-range saws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Congratulations. I remember going from a Craftsman little scrollsaw that I had to have two tools to change the blade and you could only clamp the blade in the bottom clamp while on your knees, and two tools. I went to a refurbished Dewalt. What a thrill, what a difference. Enjoy your new saw. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted May 31, 2023 Report Share Posted May 31, 2023 Looking forward to your review. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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