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Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch is cheaper at $899.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch | Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) |
| US price | $899.99 | — |
| Brand | Jet | Craftsman |
| Released | — | — |
| Throat capacity (in) | 22.375 | 18 |
| Max cut thickness (in) | 2 | 2.25 |
| Speed range spm | 400–1550 spm | 400–1600 spm |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Blade type | pinless | pinned |
| Max bevel (°) | 45° R / 40° L | 45° (L & R) |
| Dust blower | — | Yes |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
Sources — Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch: woodcraft.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 Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch and Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Throat capacity (in): Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch 22.375 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 18
- Max cut thickness (in): Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch 2 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 2.25
- Speed range spm: Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch 400–1550 spm vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 400–1600 spm
- Blade type: Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch pinless vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) pinned
- Max bevel (°): Jet JWSS-22B 22 in. Scroll Saw with Foot Switch 45° R / 40° L vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 45° (L & R)