10 Best Skill Saws 2024
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SKIL 5280-01 Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser Guide – ⭐ Best Overall Skill Saw
5280-01 by Skil
- Weight: 8.7 pounds
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 9.8 x 8.5 inches
- Powerful 15-amp motor delivers 5,300-RPM for greater speed and faster cuts
- 7-1/4-inch carbide-tipped blade included. Spindle lock for easy blade changes.
- 51 degree bevel capacity for a wide variety of cuts. Arbor size: 5/8 inches, cord length: 6 feet
- Lightweight 6.95-pounds design reduces fatigue
- Dust blower keeps line-of-cut free of sawdust for improved visibility. Anti-snag lower guard reduces snags when making narrow cut-offs
SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Worm Drive Circular Saw
SPT77WML-01 by Skil
- Release date: 05/01/2013
- Color: Silver
- Weight: 11.5 pounds
- Dimensions: 20.5 x 7.8 x 8.8 inches
- Lightest magnesium construction reduces user fatigue for less down time
- Cut-ready depth of cut system helps with quick, accurate depth measurements
- 53° bevel allows users to complete a wider variety of cuts
- 15 Amp of power gives users the power to rip through more lumber in less time
- The anti-snag lower guard provides smooth operation for small cut-off pieces
DEWALT 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Electric Brake
DWE575SB by DEWALT
- Color: Yellow
- Weight: 8.8 pounds
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 10.1 x 10.5 inches
- Imported from: China
- POWER TOOLS
- Commercial Brand: DEWALT
- Lightweight and compact 8.8-Pound
- Electric Brake
- Patented 15-Amp motor
- 57-Degree beveling capacity with positive stops at 45-Degree and 22.5-Degree
- Integrated Dust blower
Makita 5477NB 7-1/4" Hypoid Saw
5477NB by Makita
- Color: Teal
- Weight: 1 pounds
- Dimensions: 21 x 9 x 12 inches
- Warranty: 1 Year
- Efficient hypoid gears deliver more power and greater surface contact than conventional worm drive gears.
- Powerful 15 AMP motor for increased productivity.
- Oil bath technology and sealed gear housing for less maintenance.
- 0º - 51.5º bevel capacity with positive stops at 45º and 51.5º is ideal for truss and rafter cut-outs.
- High quality, heat treated hypoid gears are engineered for long lasting performance.
SKILSAW Southpaw SPT67M8-01 15 Amp 7-1/4 Inch Magnesium Left Blade
SPT67M8-01 by Skil
- Weight: 10.6 pounds
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.8 x 9 inches
- Left blade sidewinder improves blade and cut line accuracy and visibility
- All-magnesium construction reduces user fatigue and adds durability
- Powerful Dual-Field motor increases cooling and extends tool life
- Best-in-class torque improves productivity and increases speed of cut
- Motor Housing Material: Resin
DEWALT 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw – 💲 Best Budget Skill Saw
DWE575 by DEWALT
- Color: Black, Stainless, Yellow
- Weight: 5.61 pounds
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 10.1 x 8.9 inches
- MORE POWER: Features a 15 Amp motor powerful enough for even the toughest applications
- IMPROVED VISIBILITY: It's clear line of sight aids in blade visibility from any angle
- SMOOTH GUARD OPERATION: Anti-snag, ball-bearing lower guard for smooth guard operation
- REDUCE CORD PULL OUTS: Tough cord provides longer durability against cord pull outs
- LIGHTWEIGHT: Among one of the lightest saws in its class at 8.8 lbs.
- Among one of the lightest saws in its class at 8.8-Pound
- 15-Amp motor, powerful enough for even the toughest applications
- 57-Degree beveling capacity with stops at 45-Degree and 22.5-Degree
DEWALT 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw
DWS535B by DEWALT
- Weight: 0.1 pounds
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 21.8 x 8.6 inches
- Lightweight magnesium and aluminum construction including durable magnesium foot plate
- Toughcord(tm) cord protection system with 4x better cord jerk protection
- Electric brake stops the blade after trigger is released
SKILSAW SPT77W-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw
SPT77W-01 by Skil
- Weight: 14.2 pounds
- Dimensions: 19.5 x 6.8 x 7.3 inches
- Warranty: 1 year warranty / 30 day money back guarantee
- Lighter construction (1 pound lighter than SKIL SHD77), reduces user fatigue for less down time
- Cut-ready depth of cut system helps with quick, accurate depth measurements
- 51° bevel allows users to complete a wider variety of cuts
- 15 Amp of power gives users the power to rip through more lumber in less time
- The anti-snag lower guard provides smooth operation for small cut-off pieces
SKILSAW SPT70V-11 SUPER SAWSQUATCH 16-5/16" Worm Drive Circular Saw – 👑 Premium Pick
SPT70V-11 by Skil
- Weight: 27.3 pounds
- Dimensions: 24.5 x 10 x 17.5 inches
- Warranty: 180 Day Stay True Guarantee + 1 Yr Limited Warranty
- 6-1/4 inch cutting capacity for one-and-done, clean cuts through 6x and lumber up to 6-1/4 inch thick
- Largest capacity worm drive circular saw that delivers relentless power for the biggest jobs
- Tough, durable magnesium die-cast footplate ensures accurate cuts every time; All magnesium construction for durability and reduced weight
- 15 amp dual-field motor keeps the motor cooler to provide increased power; Bevel stops: 0°, 45°
- 16- 5/16 inch Skilsaw blade to make perfect cuts right out of the box
TACKLIFE Circular Saw with Metal Handle
TCS115A by TACKLIFE
- Weight: 8.27 pounds
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 7.5 x 4.7 inches
- ➤METAL HANDLE & LASER DESIGN: Comes with a unique metal handle, which helps to reduce fatigue for one-hand working, offering stronger clamping force to make the cutting more stable. Easy and quick to install and disassemble by rotating the handle without any auxiliary tools. The laser guide ensures a professional and precise cutting line, convenient for cutting.
- ➤POWERFUL MOTOR & 6 BLADES: Features a 5. 8 Amps copper motor to deliver full-size performance at 3, 500 rpm, making cut wood, plastics, plaster board, PVC pipe, tile with ease. 6 Blades: 2x24T TCT(120mm) for wood cuts/ 2x60T HSS(115mm) for wood and soft metal cuts/ 2pcs grit diamond blade(115mm) for tile cuts, extending the applications of the compact circular saw.
- ➤FLEXIBLE 90° & 45° BEVEL CUTTING: Easy-set depth scaled gauge lever allows the cutting depth up to 1-11/16 inches(42. 9mm) at 90°; The bevel capacity at 45° is 1-3/8 inches (34. 9mm), you can decide your bevel cutting angle freely from 0° to 45°. Left-sided blade design for great cut-line visibility. A parallel guide attachment ensures straight, precise cuts easily and quickly.
- ➤SAFETY DESIGN & ERGONOMIC DESIGN: The double protection switch prevents the machine from accidentally opening, promises a safer cutting job. Motor postposition separates the front and rear gravity, promises a stable operation; Optimized ergonomic slim grip provides ease and less fatigue to one-handed operation.
- ➤VALUABLE ACCESSORIES: You will get: 1XTacklife TCS115A circular saw; 6 blades(2x120mm for wood cuts/2x115mm for wood and soft metal cuts/2x115mm for tile cuts); 1Xmetal handle; 1Xparallel guide; 1Xelbow dust port; 1Xhex key; user manual
