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Your cart is empty.The lightest worm drive continues the long tradition of SKILSAW quality, rugged durability and consistently exceptional cutting performance. Weighing in at just 11.5 lbs., it’s the lightest worm drive saw on the market. The rugged magnesium housing stays strong but keeps the motor cooler, giving you powerful performance job after job. Legendary SKILSAW worm drive technology meets our best-in-class Dual-Field motor, invented specifically for saws. This model even comes with a SKILSAW blade, just to make sure your SKILSAW is tough as nails right out of the box.
rich
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025
Excellent well made. Not too heavy. Easy to handle
Andy
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025
I have been doing some DIY home improvement projects. I watched a lot of videos by professional contractors and DIYers and learned about a lot of techniques and tools. In terms of carpenter work, a good circular saw is essential for efficiency. I use hand saws for small projects, but circular saw saves a lot of energy and time.This Skilsaw is one of the lightest (about 11 lb) among the rear handle circular saws. It has the power to cut through 2x woods easily. It can make angle cuts. The depth adjustment is simple.Some professionals mentioned that the rotor brush should be changed after certain hours of use. But I am not professional carpenter and only use it for a few minutes every project, so I probably won't need to worry about wearing out the brush in maybe 10 years? The first time I pull the trigger, I was shocked to see sparks in the brush chamber. Later I realized that it is how the brush is supposed to work, contacting the rotor and make it rotate.It's a little noisy which is expected from a circular saw, especially a worm drive one.A quality extension cord is essential to supply enough power to the saw. I use one with maximum 15 Amp.In general, it's a strong circular saw. Just be careful when using it.
David
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
The tool is very ergonomic ,while balanced and has a lot of professional qualities too the saw. It cuts very smoothly. I would recommend this saw over the competitor tools at this level !
DJPrime
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
I enjoy the Skil Line of tools and this Saw is no different. A balanced tool that cuts true. I replaced the blade with a thin Kerf Blade to ensure my lines were clean. I’m sure the blade that comes with it is fine. But blades 7-1/4” are relatively inexpensive. Side ejection Dust port is a nice feature that redirects ‘most’ of the saw dust out and away from you. Also worked well with Kreg Saw Guide. Would recommend
Sandoval
Reviewed in Mexico on September 6, 2024
Es muy liviano y muy bueno es realmente perfecto lo recomiendo al 💯% te hace el trabajo más fácil y es muy potente
L. O.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024
Got one set of these to go with my Skil circular saw. These are for DIY wood workers, not professionals.They yielded straight cuts. I did notice a little bump when I passed the saw over the joint where the two pieces meet, but I resolved that by filing the edges just a bit. Now the saw passes the joint smoothly. ONE thing I notice is that this kit comes with with two pieces that join together to make the 55 inch length. You get ONE spline for that joint. So if you want to buy 2 kits & make a 110 inch guide, you will have 4 pieces and TWO splines for the joints. You need 3 splines to join 4 pieces. That's frustrating; Skil would probably sell more of these if they included an extra spline.
Tino
Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2024
Using this for framing but found it to be very heavy especially because it only works with the 2 batteries installed
Joel G.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 12, 2024
Tengo un taller de carpintería, lo que me interesó es que su disco es de 7 1/4 muy útil para cortar maderas gruesas, encontré otras marcas pero tenían discos más pequeños y ese es un problema ya que al realizar ajustes puede que no me sirvieran por la profundidad del corte, estoy satisfecho con la sierra tiene buena potencia, hace un corte limpio y la relación con el precio es buena además de que skil es una línea de la marca bosch ya pedí lijadora y otros productos skil ya que tiene buen precio y son de uso semiprofesional. Para uso profesional tengo herramienta bosch dewalt y Milwaukee
Joe
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024
I returned it after I realized, it was the same saw as I have been using for years and is still going strong. One should note that these worm drive saws do require some maintenance (oil change, cleaning, etc.). If one were to keep a regular maintenance schedule, this saw will last for a long, long time.
Charlie V
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
This is my first work drive saw, replacing a transitioning circular saw, and I love it.First, it feels very sturdy. The controls and adjustments all feel great and are easy to see, read, and manipulate.Second, if you are right handed, this places the saw blade where you can see it without leaning over the saw. This is essential for really straight and custom cuts.Third, this saw has more oomph and therefore doesn’t jump like a traditional saw when you start it. I think of it as being like a diesel versus gas engine. It spins at a slower speed but has more torque than I am used to. That inspires a lot of confidence.The cord is very sturdy. Switches snap. Everything feels quality. It does have a lot of plastic on it but that’s just the world we live in. The plastic feels sturdy. It also has a hook for hanging or letting it down from a height. That’s a very thoughtful touch.I expect this saw to outlast me, but time will tell. So far so good.
Michael cherrington
Reviewed in Canada on December 30, 2023
Excellent track does what says on tin, gives you enough length to just start off and finish 8x4" cross cut.Has two sides one for 90 and other for 45 bevel(don't mix up).The joining bar comes with open key and is sturdy. The clamps are basic but do job and come with track unloke many other tracks on market.I couldn't buy as kit with 20v pwr core XP SAW here in Canada!!!!!Only downside is if could have been 5" longer and it doesn't have any anti Friction tape on bottom so can't be used without clamps.
John Barr
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
I started out using a craftsman sidewinder that was giving to me as a gift about 20 years ago. It always got the job done and became easier to use over time as my skill increased. As serviceable as it was (‘sufficient’), it was never a top end saw and left something to be desired.Fast forward to my last project and the bearings have finally started to fail and I could hear the blade whining with no load. I don’t like the idea of a fast spinning cutting blade coming loose if the bearings failed, so I decided to replace it. I was actually excited to upgrade it, because thousands of sheets of plywood and 2x lumber have proven the saw was only sufficient.I’m very weight sensitive due to a shoulder / arm issue and so I was deciding between the dewalt lightweight sidewinder (slightly lighter than my old craftsman’s) and of a style that I was immensely familiar with and knew how to use safely, and this worm drive, which was about a pound heavier (way lighter than other worm drives) and a completely new style I’d have to learn the nuances of safe use and handling.I ended up with this worm drive, and all I can say is WOW. It cuts so much better and so smoothly that I’m amazed, and even a little irritated I was given such a cheap saw as a gift previously (not really, but this saw is SO MUCH BETTER in every way!). It’s difficult to put in words how much smoother and better the cut is, but that’s the first thing I noticed and continue to notice. I’m assuming this is due to the power or torque.There is a slight learning curve how to do some things safely with this, versus a sidewinder, but that’s pretty minimal. Having been reasonably skilled with a sidewinder, I’m so happy I made the switch and would never go back. If I were brand new to saws, I wouldn’t appreciate the difference, and this *might* be a little too much saw to start out with (but not if you’re careful and have a good background with tools and safe use).Just a recent example of how well this cuts, I was able to cut large width boards, a lot of smaller exterior trim and some compound miter cuts on 6” wide trim with this saw and a speed square. It’s stupid fast and accurate to do with this saw because of its precision adjustments and how well it cuts. In fact, some of the compound cuts are easier and safer with this circular saw than my miter saw, because I’d have to flip and reenter the cut on the opposite end of the miter to complete the cut with my 10” miter saw. This saw just zips all the way through in one stroke. This is so much faster making these cuts, that I’m not sure when I’ll get out the miter saw again. Additionally, not having to get out and clean up a second saw saves even more time, especially when I only have an hour or two to work some days.
Sir Spendalot
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2019
I have used these since the late 70’s and they are a terrific saw and a very safe durable saw !But was finding the weight to be too much so I opted to buy this lightweight version.It’s so much nicer to use than the original and easier on the arm. Love the hook to hang off joist or saw bench and also the bed is well marked.I have owned only two of these , they last for about 20 years or more depending how you maintain them.Definitely recommend for professional or novice they take a beating and and give you quality cutting as well as the power to rip long lengths with ease.
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