Is the saw in the bundle different from the bare DW788?

No. It is the same DW788: 1.3 A motor, 400 to 1,750 spm, 20 in throat, 2 in depth of cut and a cast-iron table that bevels 45° both ways. The bundle adds a stand and a lamp.

Which is better for a small shop?

The bare DW788. It mounts on a bench you already have and takes far less floor space. The bundle only makes sense if you have room for a floor stand.

Which is better for long cutting sessions?

The bundle. Standing at the saw instead of leaning over a bench is easier on your back, and the lamp keeps the blade line visible.

How thick a material can either saw cut?

About 2 in in wood at 90°. That limit is the same on both, so neither is the better choice for thick stock.

Do both change blades without tools?

Yes. Both use the same tool-free clamps, and the upper arm lifts so you can thread the blade through a drilled hole for inside cuts.

Is the step up to the bundle worth it?

If you would otherwise buy a stand and a task light, the bundle saves you matching parts to the saw. If you already have a bench and light, the bare saw does the same work.

DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw vs DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw

These are the same saw. Product B is the DW788 bundled with a stand and a lamp, so the cutting performance, motor and table are identical. Buy the bare DW788 if you already have a bench or stand and want the smallest footprint. Buy the bundle if you want the saw at working height with light on the work out of the box. Owners and reviewers consistently praise the low vibration, quiet running and fast tool-free blade changes; the usual complaints are the 2 in depth of cut and the weight of the saw itself.

Choose the DW788 if you have a solid bench or your own stand and want the saw without extra furniture.
Choose the DW788 with stand and lamp if you want it set up at working height with light on the blade line from day one.

Prices

DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw: $499.00 at Home Depot (last seen Nov 9)
DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw: $499.00 at Home Depot (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: both cost the same at the latest prices (Nov 9)

DeWalt DW788 20" Heavy-Duty Variable-Speed Scroll Saw

What separates them

	DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw	DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw
Saw itself	DW788 20 in variable-speed scroll saw	Same DW788 saw
Stand	Not included	Stand included
Work light	Not included	Lamp included
Motor and speed	1.3 A, 400-1,750 spm	1.3 A, 400-1,750 spm
Throat depth and cut	20 in throat, 2 in depth of cut	20 in throat, 2 in depth of cut
Bevel	45° left and right, cast-iron table	45° left and right, cast-iron table
Blade changes	Tool-free clamps	Tool-free clamps
Footprint and setup	Sits on your own bench, no assembly of a stand	Takes floor space and assembly, but is ready at standing height

Specs compared

Spec	DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw	DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw
Blade Length	20 in	5 in
Power Source	Corded	Corded Electric
Bevel Capacity	45°	—
Product Length	29.5 in	—
No Load Speed	4500	—
Product Height	12.125 in	—
Product Width	19.5 in	—
Nominal Maximum RPM	910	—
Product Weight	56 lbs	—
Dust Solution Compatible	Yes	—
Motor Type	Brushed	—
Number of Batteries	0	—

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Spec	DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw	DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw
Amperage	—	1.3 A
Voltage	—	120 VAC
Stroke length	—	3/4 in
Strokes per minute	—	400 to 1750 spm
Depth of cut	—	2 in
Control type	—	Electronic Variable Speed
Bevel angle	—	45 degrees (left and right)
Blade material	—	Alloy Steel
Item weight	—	30 Kilograms
Material Compatibility

DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw vs DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw

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DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw vs DeWalt DW788 Scroll Saw

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