WEN 3922 16-inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Easy-Access Blade Changes

As someone who works on a lot of creative wood projects, I’m super impressed with the WEN 3922 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw. It’s been a total game-changer for my crafting setup, and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting a reliable scroll saw without breaking the bank.Easy to Use Right Out of the BoxThis scroll saw came nearly ready to go, which I appreciated. Setup was simple and took less than 20 minutes. The instructions were clear, and all the pieces felt solid and well-made.Smooth and Quiet OperationIt runs quietly and smoothly, even on thicker wood. The variable speed is super helpful—I can slow it down for delicate designs or speed it up for quicker straight cuts. The adjustable table also tilts for angled work, which has been really useful on my current projects.Tool-Free Blade Changes = Major WinBlade swaps are super simple thanks to the easy-access side panel. No extra tools needed—just open, change, and you’re back to cutting. This feature alone makes this saw stand out.Great for Intricate WorkI’ve used it on everything from signs to more detailed designs, and it handles curves like a dream. It’s got a nice balance between stability and flexibility, especially for smaller hands or beginners.Bonus Features I LoveThe built-in air pump keeps the cutting line clear of dust (very handy), and the cast iron base keeps it stable—no shaking or wobbling while working.Final Thoughts:If you’re getting into scroll work or just need something dependable for detailed wood projects, this one’s a winner. It’s affordable, efficient, and built to last. I honestly didn’t expect to love it this much, but here we are!

This is a great scroll saw. After making some minor adjustments, I was able to make smooth, square-edged cuts in 1/2" plywood with very minimal tearout. It has an air blower to clear away sawdust from the cut, and a vacuum port. It's pretty quiet, measured about 70 dB at full speed. It's slower than a band saw, but takes up a lot less room, and allows much tighter curves. The only complaint I have is that there are no convenient places to clamp it down, and it does wander when in use. I'll probably mount it to a plywood base that I can clamp down. The manual has a joke in it! You almost never see that...

It took less than 5 mins to get it out of the box and cut a template shape with it out of a 1 / 2" OSB board which was the scrap piece I had handy - normally I would use 1 / 4 " MDF or plywood for cutting my templates for router and inlay shapes. I got this primarily for template cutting.It came out of the box nearly completely setup. The table was at a 45 degree (for packing purposes). I quickly set it to 0 degrees and checked with a small square to verify that the blade and the table were completely square in both directions. The blade was already tensioned right. I had to connect the vacuum hose to the hole on top of the scroll saw head and adjust the blade guard height. All of which took about 5 mins (well maybe 10). The only thing that wasn't completely aligned well was the blade guard. It was a bit askew. I loosened the screw holding it, placed a flat piece of wood under it and tightened the screw back up. It also came with two spare blades, one pinned and another unpinned.I quickly drew a 2" heart on the OSB and cut it. It cut perfectly without much fuss.My only three complaints - and I am being nit picky:1) The air blowing at the cutting area is really weak. I didn't really see any benefit. I'll read the manual to see if there is any adjustments but it was basically like there was no air.2) dust collection is dismal. I connected a shop vac to the vacuum port but there was still dust everywhere and in fact very little dust at the bottom compartment where the vacuum port is. Very little dust makes it down there so nothing to really collect.3) The specs on the product page says "Brushless" under "Special Features", which I interpreted as implying a brushless motor. This is most definitely NOT a brushless motor. I can see the brush right on the motor. I guess I'll have to inspect the brushes every so often.It's a solid 4 star tool. I can't really give it 5 stars because of the three issues above.

quiet and well made.

This is a great saw for small projects. I make miniature furniture and in order to get the fine detail on small items this works brilliantly. Great for small stocks of wood, such as basswood and obeche.