For elaborate projects, it’s tough to beat the precise cuts made by a quality scroll saw. See how the best scroll saws performed in our tests.

A scroll saw is a great tool for making precise cuts. These models from DeWalt, Skil, ... Bilt Hard Bilt Hard 16-Inch Scroll Saw. $100 at Amazon. Pros. Inexpensive; Includes work light; ...

In fact, it's really a motorized coping saw. Scroll saws are available in a range of prices and capacities. We tested four 16-in. machines--tools that can cut to the middle of a 32-in.-wide workpiece.