This is my first review contribution. Today I bought a well known brand hand operated "scroll" saw at the local hardware store for only € 6.50, with a full year warranty. It was cheap but despite this it has some nice benefits That's why I want to share it with you. This saw is very environmentally friendly. It is usable in country's with 230 volt but also in country's where 110 Volt is used. It's light weight but with sufficient strength. Saw blade change is easy to do without additional tools. It's cordless and has variable speed. The depth of throat is about 10". The angle can be easy changed by tilting the handle. More power can be obtained by hand. I'm more than satisfied and that's why have gave it 5 stars.
That one has a lot of clearance with the big top. Maybe the tallest top hat I have ever seen on a Fret saw. Plus it is "cordless" which does have benefits in a power outage. :-)
Thing is, it's the perfect saw, if the owner likes it, and finds it friendly to use.