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Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw is cheaper at $689. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)
US price $689
BrandDeltaCraftsman
Released
Throat capacity (in) 20 18
Max cut thickness (in) 2.125 2.25
Speed range spm 400–1750 spm 400–1600 spm
Variable speed Yes Yes
Blade type pinned
Max bevel (°) 45° (L & R) 45° (L & R)
Dust blower Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 70

Sources — Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw: deltamachinery.com (verified 2026-08-19). Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp): craftsman.com (verified 2026-08-19).

What's the difference between the Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw and Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Throat capacity (in): Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw 20 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 18
  • Max cut thickness (in): Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw 2.125 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 2.25
  • Speed range spm: Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw 400–1750 spm vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 400–1600 spm

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