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Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp is cheaper at $229.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)
US price $229.99
BrandRikonCraftsman
Released
Throat capacity (in) 15.75 18
Max cut thickness (in) 2 2.25
Speed range spm 550–1650 spm 400–1600 spm
Variable speed Yes Yes
Blade type both pinned
Max bevel (°) 45° (left) 45° (L & R)
Dust blower Yes
Weight (lb) 26

Sources — Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp: rikontools.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 Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp 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): Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp 15.75 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 18
  • Max cut thickness (in): Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp 2 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 2.25
  • Speed range spm: Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp 550–1650 spm vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 400–1600 spm
  • Blade type: Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp both vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) pinned
  • Max bevel (°): Rikon 10-600VS 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Lamp 45° (left) vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 45° (L & R)

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