Dremel MS20 Moto-Saw Scroll Saw, 2-in-1 Compact Table Saw & Fretsaw (70 W) with 1 Attachment and 5 Saw Blades

I bought this to use for model boat building. Overall it was a good buy and I like the product. It is very easy to set up, clamps very securely, blade change is extremely easy. It cuts wood cleanly and with ease. The big advantage is that it comes with a nice case so after you are done it hardly takes up any space. Setting it up or storing it away takes about 2-3 minutes. It looks very well made and you can connect a vacuum to the underside (very essential otherwise you need constantly to blow away the dust) Now the disadvantages. It makes a bit of noise, not too much but it is not really quiet. There are some vibrations especially with high speed, again not too much and if you use the clamping mechanism it does not affect the cutting. it does not tilt, it cuts only vertically. The mitre guide is too flimsy but then again it does have a crude locking mechanism. The blades are expensive but for my use each will last a long time and I see aftermarket ones appearing. I am very happy with this saw and definitely would buy again. I think that it is good value but only for hobby/modelism, for anything else you need something bigger and more expensive. EDIT: I used the saw to cut a couple of frames. I used an aquarium air pump as a dust extractor and I must say the saw was brilliant. Built quality is excellent as well. Noise and vibrations are not too bothersome. EDIT: I ve been using this for years now. It is good. Not Haegner of course but an excellent buy. Only costed £65 back in 2014!

I needed to cut x120, (2mm x 11mm) notches in 9mm thick OSB and also cut x120 Aluminum (2mm x 11mm) into 20mm long strips Although I could have done it all by using hand tools - it would have taken far too long. I came across this tool thinking it may not be robust enough for the job - but it was on special offer - so why not. The first thing I noticed is the high quality of the build of the main unit - the one thing that lets is down though is the poor quality of the protractor which I gave up using. The table is surprisingly robust and even after completing all the cutting showed little signs of wear. I was able to cut the OSB quickly accurately and straight. The Aluminum was a little trickier but if you use a light oil and let the blade do the work then you can get a straight accurate cut. Changing the blades is easy but switching on / off is awkward. The variable speed works well. Overall a useful tool for doing those fiddly jobs and quite versatile.

The actual product is neat, works very well, can be transported easily around the house, (I clamp mine to a small laptop table, and have weighted the back of the table top to counteract the front load weight of the saw, as the saw overhangs by design) I Always attach a vacuum hose when in use, and yes, I can sit on my living room carpet and make no/hardly mess at all and can make small items for my Dolls house. It also clamps very securely to any workbench or full size table with no counterweight needed. I'm going to jump to the On/Off switch, it's absolutely pathetic, using any machinery that can do damage to you, let alone is able to sever your fingers, needs a easily accessible, positive touch On/Off switch, for quick operation. I felt so strongly about it that I wrote to Dremel, (who are in fact Bosch) I asked if there was any add on, or adaptation to allow the switch to become user friendly, or indeed could they tell me if there was any wiring inside the blue switch, where I could screw in a cup hook or similar that I could actually get hold of, I was astounded at their abrupt reply, which basically was, No, and don't modify as it will invalidate the warranty, There was NO Hello, thank you for buying our product, blah blah blah (I informed them I had also bought their 4000 drill, workstation, engraver, multi-vise, router and flexi shaft, along with every accessory kit they do) And I think highly of their products (which I genuinely do) But No, they offered no practical solution, so for that No customer aftersales service, I'd give no stars at all, End product, is that I Had to do something, as I personally could not turn it on or off safely, so I carefully drilled a 4mm hole through the centre protruding blue switch (from top to bottom) and fed a small cable tie through, and secured it in a loose, index finger sized loop, I have now used my scroll saw approx 50 times in the last 5 months, and the blue plastic switch seems man enough to take a drill hole, and has not split, The switch is still ridiculously stiff, (why they've made it like that I will never know) but putting my finger through the plastic cable tie loop, makes the saw usable to me, I just wanted to tell others how I personally overcome the switch issue. Disclaimer. I wish to say I do not condone or encourage any unofficial adaptations to Any power tool or machinery at all.

This is a really neat, well-made and compact little scroll saw, perfect for small scale craft/hobby applications. Take that both as an endorsement and a caveat; it is a good little machine for 'light craft' purposes but if you are doing anything that could be considered heavier use or DIY type applications, probably best to look elsewhere. Comes with a neat carry case which is always welcome, and feels like it will last a good long time. The cuts it makes are nice and clean and there isn't any 'straying' to speak of, which is mostly down to the fact that the blade position is totally fixed. This is a blessing and a curse because it means that there is no way to set the blade sideways, limiting the length of cut to the depth of the saw's throat. This must surely be added in any future revision of this machine! If you haven't used a scroll saw before, please be patient and do not apply excessive force to push the material through the blade - you should let the speed of the blade do the cutting and concentrate on controlling your movement. There is a variable speed control on the device, however you will need to experiment to understand what the best speed is for each type/thickness of material. One of my favourite features - although it is by no means revolutionary - is the vacuum cleaner nozzle. This may sound terribly uninspiring but particularly if you work in your house you will really appreciate it! Simply attach your vacuum hose to the nozzle and run the vacuum while you work, and every little bit of dust created by cutting will be taken away without floating off into the room. Great! The added benefit of this is that you will be able to see very clearly how your cut is progressing, without having to guess what's going on under a little heap of sawdust. The price isn't astronomical, however I do feel there is a definite uplift in cost that is only made possible by the Dremel 'brand halo', such is the level of trust the brand commands. However I can't knock the company for profiting from an excellent reputation - and in a way it would be sad if they couldn't - so no star knocked off for that! A great piece of kit, but more at home in your house than your workshop, if that makes sense!

I have enjoyed this tool. A lot of satisfaction cutting wood. Eye protection essential, and a little bit of practice can give its user a lot of pleasure. All the shapes below were cut with it

Fine size for diy workshop

I bought this for specific task cutting a few wooden slats. It coped as well as I hoped. It has also been useful for other materials including plastic sheet

I have always used a hand fret saw for modelmaking but decided to step up to an electric scroll saw. I had no experience of them so read reviews on various saws without really knowing what I wanted. This machine seemed ideal and did not cost the earth. I have been using it regularly for over a month and have learned a lot more about scroll saws in general and the limitations and foibles of the Dremel Moto Saw. I have realised that I am not happy with the pin type blades because they are usually wider than the hole needed to get the blade and pin into the workpiece, which is often bigger than the intricate pieces needing to be cut out. So I am unable to work on really intricate work. The table does not tilt, which is something I knew about before purchase, but as I progressed I realised a tilting table would allow me to use different techniques with a wider range of uses. Changing the blade itself is not easy. The lower clamp must be in the upper position or it is virtually impossible to fit the blade into the top clamp, often having to stop/start the saw to get the clamp into the right position. Dremel blades are substantially more expensive than other makes. No blower or light. The table should be ok for those who want nothing more than a basic scroll saw and should realise that really intricate work cannot be done. I am reasonably happy with it, but am disappointed that I now need to buy another, more expensive one, if I wish to carry out intricate work. Once one has a scroll saw, it is almost impossible not to want to do intricate work. You get what you pay for. DGD