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!

Everything in the pictures was cut with this saw.I have owned this saw now for 18 months. I have used it for 100s of hours on scores of projects. This is the only scrollsaw I have ever owned, and over the past year and a half I have enjoyed getting to know this machine better and growing my skills to make more and more detailed designs.I recently made a set of 5, 100 piece puzzles as gifts for friends and family (see picture with some of the pieces). I also made some smaller puzzles. But I've done much more than just the pictured puzzles with my WEN scrollsaw. I've made tons of decorative seasonal items (a nativity, little Easter eggs, etc), toys for my kids (little animals), and little cutouts of movie characters that I gave to kids for Halloween.In October last year, I was repairing my garage ceiling, and needed thin wood shims to lower the drywall a little. I cut the shims to the exact width I needed using this saw (yes, this could be done with other saws, but all I've got besides this is a circular saw).We built custom shelving for our pantry and needed the shelves cut to a precise shape. Yep, you guessed it, my trusty WEN scrollsaw came to the rescue. I was replacing a closet rod and needed the new one cut to length. Do you know how hard it is to make it hold still while cutting with a circular saw?? Guess which saw I ended up using to cut the rod? WEN!My point is, this saw ended up being far more powerful and versatile than I ever imagined. It's stood the test of time, handled all sorts of materials, and keeps on chugging along.A few notes:- I use Olson Skip Tooth Pinless Saw blades. Pinless blades work great in this machine. Just use the included Allen Wrench to tighten the clamps down.- I ended up breaking one of my thumb screws because I was tightening it too much. I contacted Wen, and they sent me a new one. They also sent me a new clamp for the blade, since the broken screw was stuck in mine. Excellent customer service. I don't use the plastic part of the thumb screw anymore - just use the wrench - and I haven't had issues since.- The air pump doesn't blow much air because the bellows is a little too short. To fix this, I cut a thin rectangle of wood that fits on top of the upper arm of the saw. It sits between the bellows and the arm, and compresses the bellows when the arm moves. Now, the blower works great!- I have never tilted the table (always keep it at a right angle to the blade). I set the table stop right where I wanted it and it has never budged since. I check from time to time to make sure that it's still square, and it has stayed right where I put it.- Clamp the saw to the table while you use it (or use the included mounting holes to permanently mount it to a table). This cuts down on vibrations so much and really helps.- I recommend buying a "dead man" foot switch for use with this saw. That way you can control the blade movement on/off with your foot (kind of like a sewing machine). My foot pedal takes this saw to a whole new level!Before buying this saw I was skeptical as I had never heard of the WEN brand before, and was worried about getting a cheaply made saw. In the end, I went for it because I didn't want to spend 100s on another saw since I'd never even used a scrollsaw before. I am so glad that I trusted WEN because they delivered! This saw is my favorite tool.

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.