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DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw
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DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw vs Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed 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.
Which is better: the DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw or Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw?
The DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw |  Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $689 |
| Brand | DeWalt | Delta |
| Released | — | — |
| Throat capacity (in) | 20 | 20 |
| Max cut thickness (in) | 2 | 2.125 |
| Speed range spm | 400–1750 spm | 400–1750 spm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Blade type | — | — |
| Max bevel (°) | 45° (L & R) | 45° (L & R) |
| Dust blower | Yes | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | 56 | 70 |
Sources — DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw: dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-19). Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw: deltamachinery.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw and Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max cut thickness (in): DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw 2 vs Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw 2.125
- Weight (lb): DeWalt DW788 20 in. Variable-Speed Scroll Saw 56 vs Delta 40-694 20 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw 70