Updated 9/27/2026
Delta has been making woodworking tools since 1919, when Herbert Tautz built his first scroll saw in a Milwaukee garage.
Over a century later, the brand still carries weight in the woodworking world — and the 40-694 is one of the main reasons why.
The Delta 40-694 is a 20-inch variable speed scroll saw that sits in the mid-range category.
It’s built heavier and more precisely than budget saws like the WEN models, but it costs a fraction of what you’d pay for a Hegner or an Excalibur.
For hobbyists and intermediate scrollers who’ve outgrown their starter saw, this is where a lot of people land.
Delta 40-694 Scroll Saw Features
Motor and Speed: The 40-694 runs a 1.3 Amp motor with electronic variable speed from 400 to 1,750 stroke