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Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)
US price
BrandExcalibur (General International)Craftsman
Released
Throat capacity (in) 21 18
Max cut thickness (in) 2 2.25
Speed range spm 400–1600 spm
Variable speed Yes Yes
Blade type pinned
Max bevel (°) 45° R / 38° L 45° (L & R)
Dust blower Yes
Weight (lb)

Sources — Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw: generaltoolsusa.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 Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head 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): Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw 21 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 18
  • Max cut thickness (in): Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw 2 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 2.25
  • Max bevel (°): Excalibur EX-21 21-inch Tilting-Head Scroll Saw 45° R / 38° L vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 45° (L & R)

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