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Skil HD5860 8-1/4-Inch Wormdrive Saw | List Price: $368.40
Discount Price: $198.95
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Brand: Skil
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 8-1/4-inch wormdrive saw with a 13 amp motor
- Left-side blade for clear view of the cut line
- High-tech magnesium frame; precision-machined, matched worm gear sets; die cast aluminum housings
- Includes blade wrench and combination blade
- Weighs 22.5 pounds; 2-year warranty
4x4 cutter ? Not!!! [Posted on 2000-09-25]
First thing to know about this saw is despite what the other review says it will NOT cut a 4x4 in one pass! I was skeptical about his claim yet I bought it anyway because why would he lie? Maybe he just doesn't use the tools before he reviews them? Also this size saw has far less selection of blades in stock at most hardware stores and they cost more on average then the 7 1/4" blades. That is the bad. On the good side this saw just feels right when you use it. The power comes up smoothly when you pull the trigger and it just purs beautifully through the wood. Though I wouldn't want to work above my head with this saw all day because of it's weight, I used it for several minutes overhead without any real discomfort. I will keep this saw but if I had it to do again I would get the Mag 77 and enjoy the lower initial price, graeter blade selection, and slightly lighter weight.
NO worries, no complaints [Posted on 2001-12-13]
I'm not a very frequent user of this saw, but it's been about a year since I got this it, so I feel qualified to write a review. I don't have much to say and that's a good thing. This saw has given me no problems and has done a great job on concrete, lumber, tree branches (no chain saw )-: ), etc. I guess it's a little on the heavy side, but I appreciate that it isn't easy to break (I've "experimented" with dropping it once or twice).
A great saw [Posted on 2002-06-05]
Having owned this saw for 10 years and working in construction, loghome building, and timberframing I have found this saw to be very reliable. It has the torque to power thru any wood or log necessary for the job at hand. The saw is versatile and can be used with different accessories made for it. I would definitely recommend this saw to anyone for any type of construction.
Good Value, But a Couple Flaws [Posted on 2003-11-01]
Overall I'm satisfied with this saw for the price. It does two things most circular saws can't: cuts a 60 degree bevel in 2x's, and cuts 6x's in 2 passes. The power, stability, and lack of run-out/wobble in this saw make for very nice cuts. It's a brute to handle, but so are 7 1/4" worm saws.
Unfortunately, there are two shortcomings that cost it a star. First, there are no adjustment stops for the 0 and 45 degree bevel. Second, the foot on mine is out of alignment with the blade by almost 1/8", making it impossible to cut against a rip board. I've used Skill circular saws for years so I'm not surprised - I just hoped they might have done better with this model. On the positive side, Skill stuck with a steel foot which doesn't scratch or drag on lumber and like aluminum does. The only decent aluminum foot I've ever used was the nickle plated Hitachi (which appears to have been discontinued). Wake up tool industry! We have stainless clad aluminum cookware - why can't we get a stainless clad aluminum saw foot?
Made in Mexico [Posted on 2004-03-29]
Item arrived non-working closest service center is 1200 miles away no quality check done
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