Skil HD5825 6-1/2-Inch Worm Drive Saw

List Price: $338.94 Discount Price: $181.32

Features:

• All ball bearings
• Machined worm gears
• Easy to read depth scale
• High torque motor design
• 12amp, 4600RPM

Accessories:
Skil 75940 Titanium 7-1/4-Inch 40 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Crosscutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch and Diamond Knockout Arbor	Skil 90041CSB 7-1/4-Inch 24 Tooth Framing Saw Blade and 40 Piece Drill and Drive Set with Plastic Case	Skil 75312 7-1/4-Inch Saw Blade Combo Pack with 18 Tooth Crosscutting and Ripping Blade and 40 Tooth Finishing Blade	Skil 75324 7-1/4-Inch 24 Tooth Framing Saw Blade Set with 5/8-Inch and Diamond Knockout Arbor, 4 Pack	Skil 75348 7-Inch and 7-1/4-Inch All Purpose Saw Blade Combo Pack with 7-Inch Metal Cut-Off Blade, 7-Inch Masonry Cut-Off Blade, 7-1/4-Inch 150 Tooth Blade, and 7-1/4-Inch 24 Tooth Blade

Customer Reviews:

Drop from 7 1/4 to 6 1/2 makes big difference [Posted on 2000-09-15]
As a builder for 40 years I've used all of the saws out there: 16 inch beam saws, worm drives, sidewinders even chain saws. The 6 1/2 inch Skil is quicker and more comfortable to use for the proper work load. I've used it for interior finish work, paneling and exterior finish work, siding, fascia. The smaller Skil is more responsive and easier to handle. If you have to raise and lower a saw one hundred plus times a day you soon appreciate this saw.

Best Kept Secret! [Posted on 2006-07-22]
I didn't even know this saw existed, until recently. Now, its my favorite circular saw. I seldom pull out my trusty old model 77 (the 7 1/4" model). Still kinda heavy, but 2 1/2 pounds lighter is enough difference that you can definitely feel it. Same great torque, and same great fit and finish. Can still cut a 2x4 at 45 degree bevel.

Blades are a little hard to find. Like the professional review said, make sure you get diamond arbor blades. I've been using the Freud Diablo D0624X 6-1/2" x 24-Tooth, with great results. Gotta order them online, 'tho, no one local here carries them.

Why bother? [Posted on 2008-06-26]
I didn't check the stats too closely on this tool when I ordered it. What I wanted was a worm drive saw that was a bit lighter than the 7-1/4 version. I'm a lefty, and in order to use these saws correctly in a drop cut, I have to hold the saw in my right (somewhat weaker)hand. What I got with the 6-1/2" version is less cutting depth and exactly the same weight! No other difference! Would somebody please tell me why anybody would buy this saw? Oh, and to top it off, 6-1/2" blades are hard to find and more limited in selection. Wonderful, next time I'll read the fine print.

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