Affordable scroll saw with strong ratings and a rare low price

Yes — the Einhell Scroll Saw TC-SS 406E is worth buying if you want an inexpensive, well-rated machine for intricate hobby work, and the current £109.74 price is especially attractive because it matches the all-time low. With a 4.4/5 rating from 5,109 reviews, it has the kind of broad user base that usually exposes weak points quickly, so that score carries more weight than a handful of cherry-picked opinions.

What do you get for £109.74?

At £109.74, this sits in the budget end of the scroll saw category, but the spec sheet is aimed at proper detail work rather than casual novelty use. The 120W motor is modest, yet that is enough for thin timber, fretwork, model making, and other intricate cuts where control matters more than brute force. Einhell also quotes a maximum cutting height of 50, which is the key figure to watch if you plan to go beyond thin craft stock.

The 47° tiltable metal work table is a useful feature for bevel cuts, especially if you make boxes, decorative panels, or angled inlays. That metal table should also feel more stable than a lightweight pressed alternative, which matters when you are trying to keep a fine blade tracking cleanly through close-grain timber like birch ply or softwood.

How do the blade changes and dust extraction help in practice?

Tool-free blade changes are one of the best practical features here. On a scroll saw, blade changes can be fiddly enough to kill momentum, so a clamping system that accepts both cross pin and circular saw blades makes the machine easier to live with across different jobs. That flexibility is useful if you switch between general fretwork and more detailed internal cuts.

The integrated dust extraction connection is another sensible addition. The 36mm diameter port should make it easier to hook into a workshop extraction setup and keep the cut line visible, which is especially important on detailed work where sawdust can hide your pencil line. In a small UK shed or garage workshop, that matters more than many buyers expect.

How does it perform for hobby woodworking?

For model making, craft work, and light woodworking, the 120W output is in the right territory for a machine like this. It is not pretending to be a production saw for thick hardwood, and that honesty is part of the appeal. The best use case is controlled, patient cutting rather than forcing the blade through dense material.

The main limitation is power. If you expect it to behave like a heavier machine when cutting thicker stock, you may be disappointed. This is a tool for finesse, not aggression, and the listed maximum cutting height of 50 reinforces that role. For users cutting pine, ply, and similar workshop staples, that is usually enough; for demanding hardwood work, it is less convincing.

Is the build quality good enough?

Einhell positions this as a hobby saw, and that is the right frame of reference. The metal work table is a reassuring detail, and the 47° tilt range suggests the machine is designed for real workshop use rather than display-room specs. The 4 tilt settings and 180° rotating motor head are listed features, although the product text appears to contain a clear listing error referring to grass trimming and weeds, so buyers should treat that wording with caution and focus on the scroll saw functions themselves.

That listing error is a small warning sign, but not a deal-breaker. The core saw-specific features are consistent enough to judge the product on its intended use, and the review volume suggests many buyers have done exactly that.

How does it compare with alternatives?

Against the Makita DBO180Z at £79.99, the Einhell is the more specialised purchase. The Makita has a higher 4.8★ rating, but it is a sander, not a scroll saw, so it does not compete on function. Compared with the Bosch Rout POF 1400 ACE at £238.99, the Einhell is dramatically cheaper, though Bosch sits in a different class of tool and price bracket. The Festool 491498 FS 1400/2 Guide Rail at £129.98 is closer in price, but again it is not a scroll saw; still, it shows that £109.74 is a relatively restrained ask for a workshop accessory/tool with this level of user feedback.

Is it good value for money?

Yes, because £109.74 is not only 9% off the £119.95 RRP, it is also the all-time lowest recorded price. For a tool with 5,109 reviews and a 4.4/5 average, that combination of price and proven buyer interest is unusually strong. You are paying for a machine that many hobbyists have already tested in the real world, not for marketing gloss.

The value case is strongest if your work involves fretwork, small joinery details, craft pieces, or model components. If you need a machine for thick hardwood or frequent heavy use, spending more on a better-equipped saw may make more sense.

Final verdict

The Einhell TC-SS 406E is a sensible buy at £109.74, especially with the price sitting at an all-time low and the rating holding at 4.4/5 from 5,109 reviews. Buy it if you want an affordable scroll saw for detailed, light-duty workshop work; skip it if you need serious cutting capacity or premium refinement.