Scroll saws are an excellent tool for making intricate and artful cuts. They’re necessary for any woodworking shop to complete detailed projects. WEN offers users the LL2156 as an option with variable speed and a parallel arm. We will base our recommendation on user skill level as well as project need.
WEN LL2156 21-Inch 1.6-Amp Variable Speed Parallel Arm Scroll Saw
The WEN LL2156 is a table scroll saw that features great stability, easy blade changing, and a powerful motor.
When compared to the WEN 3921, the LL2156 is the larger option at 21 inches to the 3921’s 16 inches. The 3921 offers dual directions whereas the LL2156 is single directional. The LL2156 offers more when it comes to the table being larger and with more beveling options.
The WEN LL2156 has a parallel-arm design that is integrated with aheavy-duty steel construction. This limits noise and vibration during operation.
Also, it features a 25 5/8 x 16-inch steel table that is spacious enough for any project size. The table has excellent beveling capabilities. It can bevel up to 45 degrees to the left and 30 degrees to the right.
The saw has dual side panels that lift up easily to provide easy access for tool-free blade changes. The bottom blade holder is completely accessible, making it very easy for the user to swap out pinless or spiral blades compared to other saw models.
Additionally, easy interior cuts and workpiece adjustments are made possible through the upper arm, which locks into place out of the user’s way. This takes the hassle out of making inside cuts.
The powerful variable speed 1.6-amp motor allows the saw to take on wood that is 2” thick. It features an aggressive ¾” stroke.
The controls are easily accessible from the front of the saw. Users can change the speed from anywhere in the range of 550 to 1600 strokes per minute by simply turning the knob.
It has a flexible air pump that clears the sawdust from the work area. Users will always have a clear line of sight. This combined with the 1 ½ inch dust port will always keep the work area clean.
The saw comes with two 5-inch pinless blades. One is a 15 TPI pinless blade and the other is an 18 TPI pinless blade.
Because it is a WEN product, it is backed by a two-year warranty. The company also offers a ready supply of replacement parts should something break on the saw. They also provide a customer helpline that’s very friendly and helpful.
Recommendation
Clearly, the LL2156 offers users excellent options when it comes to making finely detailed cuts. With its stability preventing vibrations and noise, it is a great addition to any woodworking shop or operation. It provides easy access to changing blades with no tools required, a powerful motor to take on 2” thick wood, and offers no hassle interior cuts with an arm that lifts up and locks into place. We recommend this saw for professional woodworkers who need to make intricate cuts for great detail.