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Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw vs Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw

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 Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw
US price $689
BrandDeltaExcalibur (General International)
Released
Throat capacity (in) 20 21
Max cut thickness (in) 2.125 2
Speed range spm 400–1750 spm
Variable speed Yes Yes
Blade type
Max bevel (°) 45° (L & R) 45° R / 38° L
Dust blower Yes
Weight (lb) 70

Sources — Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw: deltamachinery.com (verified 2026-08-19). Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw: generaltoolsusa.com (verified 2026-08-19).

What's the difference between the Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw and Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw?

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 Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw 21
  • Max cut thickness (in): Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw 2.125 vs Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw 2
  • Max bevel (°): Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw 45° (L & R) vs Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw 45° R / 38° L

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