I prefer the bandsaw over the scroll saw for a variety of reasons. Chief of which is when cutting small parts and thin veneers, the oscillating blade of a scroll saw moving upward can lift the part off the table if it catches the wood, causing it to split or tear instead of cut, and making it difficult to control the part position. The band saw moves in a continuous, predictable downward motion, allowing much more control and confidence. It can cut curves almost as sharp as a scroll saw having a narrower blade, but not quite, since most band saw blades are wider. But for cutting long planks, ripping thin wood into strips, the band saw works better. Most people use a table saw for this.