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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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Full spec sheet
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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 | — |
| Brand | Rikon | Craftsman |
| 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)