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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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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
BrandJetCraftsman
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)

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