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Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp)
US price
BrandShop FoxCraftsman
Released
Throat capacity (in) 16 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° 45° (L & R)
Dust blower Yes Yes
Weight (lb) 31

Sources — Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw: grizzly.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 Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed 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 (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Throat capacity (in): Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw 16 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 18
  • Max cut thickness (in): Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw 2 vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 2.25
  • Speed range spm: Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw 550–1650 spm vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 400–1600 spm
  • Blade type: Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw both vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) pinned
  • Max bevel (°): Shop Fox W1713 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw 45° vs Craftsman Corded 18-Inch Electric Variable Scroll Saw with Stand (1.3 Amp) 45° (L & R)

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