skil saws

[JHZR2]

Hi,

like my makita vs. milwaukee thread, Im looking for a good general purpose circular saw. I have found great prices on the skil magnesium case 7 1/4" saw. Its a 'worm drive', so I guess its set up like a differential... its even oiled!

It looks like a good unit, able to do things liek cleanly cut lumber, plywood, etc., etc. easily, and tackle any job that the little homeowner can do... If I need to mitre a charirail or moulding, Ill likely cut it by hand, but for the big stuff, I want a saw like this.

The skil is made in the USA (though skil is owned by bosch), and seems decent... any opinions???

Thanks!

JMH

 

[NJC]

Have never used the Skil although the Canadian models seem cheap and I wouldn't buy one. Just stay away from anything with plastic gears ... once they go they whole saw goes into the landfill.

I understand most of the contractors use Makitas. I have one but have not used it enough to know how durable it is.

Others features I'd look for is lightweight—even at the cost of power—and a blade brake.

 

[cousincletus]

I have an old Skilsaw that's about 17 years old now and still works well. Paid about 35 bucks for it new. I would buy another one or Milwaukee when this one wears out.