Quick Overview

Whether woodworking is your hobby or business, investing in the right power tools can save you a lot of time and money.

Scroll saws is an essential power tool for woodworkers who need to cut wood intricately.

That's because other tools just won’t perform as efficiently or accurately as scroll saws.

With so many options on the market, though, how do you know which scroll saw to invest in?

This King Industrial 16 Inch Scroll Saw review would help you in your search, assessing the main features it offers.

We'll also compare it to others on the market and weigh up its pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right tool for you.

King Industrial 16 Inch Scroll Saw Review

King Industrial has over 30 years of experience in providing premium cutting tools and metal finishing products.

Based in Ohio, USA, King Industrial is a respected brand that built up a very loyal customer base.

They are especially well-known for being competitive when it comes to prices and reliable when it comes to product durability.

They're also popular for having an excellent customer service team.

Additionally, their 16-inch scroll saw has a solid reputation of being incredibly easy to use with a buttery-smooth operation.

Who Is This Product For?

This product is ideal for someone who is looking to add an intricate cutting power tool to an existing workbench or workshop.

If you’re not getting the finely detailed cutting results you need from your current power tool arsenal, the King Industrial 16 Inch Scroll Saw may help.

It will also be your best option for cutting curves and working with thinner materials.

It's also perfect for woodworkers who need or desire to keep the noise down.

If your power tools' volume levels can be a problem when working in the early morning or late at night, you’ll be pleased with the low volume offered by this tool.

The table surface offered also makes it a great option for those working on all but the largest projects.

It also provides excellent stability for those working with larger and thinner materials.

You should note, though, that the King Industrial 16 Inch Scroll Saw doesn’t come with a base.

Ideally, the consumer will already have a workbench set up that can accommodate this or be prepared to buy one separately.

If you’re lacking space in your workroom, this is ideal.

That's because it’s pretty compact for a scroll saw that offers so much power and performance.

What’s Included?

The package you receive will contain your fully assembled 16-inch scroll saw complete with a 2.5-inch dust collector hook-up.

You’ll also receive an owner's manual with information on operating and caring for your new power tool.

Overview of Features

The King Industrial 16 Inch Scroll Saw is made by the same Taiwanese manufacturers responsible for the world-renowned Excalibur Scroll Saw.

This time-tested design is unbeatable when it comes to cutting straight or on an angle.

Let’s take a quick look at the main features it offers.

• Cut Accuracy and Precision

Many other scroll saws feature a tilted table surface in the effort to make angled cuts easier.

This King Industrial Scroll Saw, though, has a flat table surface but allows you to tilt the angle of the head.

You can tilt the head up to 30 degrees to the left or up to 45 degrees to the right. As such, it offers the user better control.

The flat table provides more stability and safety when it comes to cutting your workpiece.

On the other hand, the tilted head offers fantastic accuracy on angled cuts.

The solid build of the saw also contributes to the precision and accuracy of the cut made.

The upper and lower arms that keep the blade straight are incredibly sturdy, meaning you experience minimal blade deflection.

• Quick Blade Changes

This scroll saw takes five-inch plain end blades, which you may be familiar with if you’ve ever used the Excalibur Scroll Saw before.

The blade is adjustable using a tensioning lever and held in place with thumbscrews.

That means no tools are needed to change the blades!

You just have to set the arm height of the saw once and can then release and tighten different blades into place using the tension lever.

Setting and changing the blade might take a couple of minutes for you to get used to at the beginning.

But after your first couple of tries, you’ll be able to change your blades within seconds.

• Motor and Sixteen Variable Speeds

The King Industrial 16 Inch Scroll Saw will cut through any type of wood you throw at it.

The lower speed settings will be ideal for softer wood projects, while the higher speeds will cut through even the hardest woods like butter.

The 120V 1.3amp constant torque, permanent magnet motor will also ensure that this scroll saw will perform well on all the different speeds.

Delivering the power you need for any wood project, even when being heavily or continuously used.

• Ease of Use

As mentioned, the blades are easy and quick to change once you get used to the system.

The rest of the operation is also really simple.

The power switch is on top of the scroll saw for easy access, while the arm offers smooth movement.

A spring-loaded pin system is utilized when tilting the blade so that you can easily find commonly used angles, such as 45 degrees.

It also allows you to return to a vertical cutting position easily.

The angles are accurate too, so the cut you need to make and plan for is exactly the same as the result when checked and measured.

• Quiet Operation

When this scroll saw is running in a workshop, it would be difficult to hear it at all.

That is until you start cutting, and the wood begins to chatter.

That is a really nice feature to have for home woodworkers worried about their family or neighbors.

It’s also a great feature to have in the workplace since working around loud power tools all day can be a real strain on the ears, especially for prolonged periods.

• Two-Year Limited Warranty

All King Industrial power tools, except their air compressors, come complete with a two-year limited warranty.

The warranty covers any electrical or mechanical faults and defects in the materials and workmanship.

That means if anything goes wrong with the machine, through no fault of your own, you can get it repaired or replaced free of charge.

Scroll saws don’t come cheap, so we feel it’s especially important to make sure that the scroll saw you invest in comes with a good warranty.

That offers the buyer and user great peace of mind and shows that the manufacturer has complete confidence in their product.

Your warranty will start automatically on the day of purchase.

• Extra Features

The on-board dust blower works really well, helping to keep your work area free from dust and debris.

The scroll saw also features adjustable feet on the bottom to help you level the tool to your workbench.

If you buy the stand that compliments this scroll saw, then you’ll experience even smoother action and decreased vibrations from use.

Although this scroll saw doesn’t come with a foot pedal, you can purchase one separately if you’re used to working with one.

How To Get the Most Out of King Industrial 16 Inch Scroll Saw

The best way to get the most out of your scroll saw is to ensure that you care for and maintain the tool properly.

Make sure that the work table has a coat of paste wax on it at all times to allow the wood to glide over it more easily.

You should also lubricate the arm bearings after every 50 hours of use.

To lubricate the arm bearings, you need to turn the scroll saw onto its side.

Generously apply SAFE20 oil all around the shaft end and bronze bearings and let it soak in overnight.

The next day, turn the scroll saw onto the other side and repeat the oiling process, again allowing it to soak into the bearings.

Alternative

As you can probably tell from this King Industrial 16 Inch Scroll Saw review, we’re big fans of this particular power tool.

However, it’s not the cheapest scroll saw on the market and may not be within everyone’s budget.

Thus, we decided to look at a more affordable scroll saw from another reputable brand, Dewalt, to see how King Industrial 16 Inch Scroll Saw measured up to its competition.

Dewalt’s DW788 20 Inch Scroll Saw

This 20-Inch Scroll Saw features a 45-degree tilting table, like most other scroll saws on the market.

The table tilts both left and right, which makes it easier to use than most.

It allows for straight and angled cuts, but not with the same ease and precision as the King Industrial, although many people may not need the utmost accuracy.

Like the King Industrial, it features double parallel arms that reduce the vibration and noise coming from the machine.

You can also change the blade without using any special tools in just a few seconds.

This Dewalt power tool also features a dust blower for convenience.

It’s a really nice heavy-duty build that you’d expect from Dewalt and comes with an excellent package.

Dewalt offers a three-year limited warranty, one-year free service contract, and depending on where you buy the tool, a 90-day money-back guarantee.

Conclusion

The Dewalt DW788 Scroll Saw has some great features to bring to the woodworking table.

That said, we can’t help but feel that while the King Industrial Scroll Saw is a bit more expensive, it’s justified.

That is especially for people who value ease of use and accuracy in their woodworking projects.

After completing this review, we concluded that the King Industrial Scroll Saw is a superior product.

Overall, it’s easier to use, and the tilting blade head feels more comfortable and safer to use than the Dewalt’s tilting table.

Dewalt does offer a slightly better compensation package, but the King Industrial Scroll Saw is a time-tested model with thousands of satisfied customers over the years.

If you need a scroll saw that offers unmatched performance with great durability, then this is it.

If your budget allows, invest in the King Industrial model for more accurate and precise woodworking, every time!