SKILSAW SPT67WL-01 15 Amp 7-1/4 In. Sidewinder Circular Saw

I was skeptical about buying this Skil brand saw, because at one time Skil tools were considered high quality but in more recent periods that was not the case. However, after reading the reviews and comparing the price and feature of this saw I took a chance. So far I've been pleasantly surprised. This saw cuts true and effortlessly through 3/4 hardwood plywood and "2 by' framing lumber. The saw is lightweight and easy to handle and adjusts quickly and accurately. I do a lot of plywood sawing and the fence is exactly 5 inches wide at the blade, which makes setup easy and accurate. The saw motor housing also has enough clearance to pass over a reasonably small clamp like the kind I use to hold my guide fence in position. The saw has a good long cord that keeps that pesky plug out of way of my work. The motor housing is a high grade plastic and the base plate seems to be a cast aluminum, both making it light and easy to handle and control. After using this saw several times I'd say Skil's commitment to quality is back.

I’ve owned two of these and the only reason I don’t still have the first is that I gave it away. These are killer saws for the money. I’ve never used them professionally so I can’t speak to that but for a hobbyist/homeowner I have never wanted for more. It’s light, powerful and adjusts easily and accurately. I’ve started acquiring other Skil tools recently for my work truck (12v) and I’m extremely impressed with the quality and the value to the point that I sometimes feel kinda stupid for getting into the Milwaukee Fuel line for my 18v tools. I love them but my wallet isn’t so thrilled lol

Great saw. Enough power for just about anything around the house. Has a bit of heft to it for stability. Really like it. Use some diablo blades on it and everything cut smoothly like butter.

So I've been waiting for years to purchase a new circ saw. I've been limping along with my father's aging craftsman saw from the 80s that spits sparks everywhere and gets stuck on sometimes. For a long time I was hoping a nice worm drive saw would go on sale from the other teal guy. But after waiting it out through a few black fridays, I realized it wasn't going to happen. And after that, I realized as an average home gamer/hobbyist tool owner, I didn't need the worm drive. So I decided to start looking at sidewinders again. Still hoping the teal guys would drop pricing on their cordless or a nice magnesium corded one, I saw a post on another website that this model went on sale. At the price point I couldn't pass it up. When it arrived, I was blown away by the build quality on what I deemed an inexpensive and cheap tool. I had to eat my words about how I felt about Skil tools after the first few uses on this thing. Even with the stock blade it powers through wood, feels light in the hand, and feels like it was made to last.

This saw replaced my 40 year old Craftsman saw ( they don't make them like that anymore ). It isn't any lighter than the old saw. They weigh about the same. But, the saw is precise and sets up well. I particularly like that it does not have a thumb safety for the trigger. The bevel and depth controls are positive, and the deck is solid magnesium not stamped steel. If you are going to use it with a straightedge, make sure the edge is at most 1/4" thick if you are going under the motor side. The saw comes with a 24T blade. I prefer using a 60T blade in my hand saw for smoothness so I got a diablo blade for it. But I am sure it will be fine with the 24T blade. Most other people I know use the 24T blade. The saw has a longer than average power cord so you won't hang up ripping a 4x8 sheet. I've never had that happen, but I hear it does occur.

Great saw except because of the handle placement I can't reach the blade guard lever to raise the guard.

It's a great saw for the price. There are a bunch of places where they use plastic rather than metal, but it's metal everywhere it counts. I've used it for about 4 months and couldn't be happier with how it's held up, it's basically like new, bar some cosmetic imperfections from dropping things on it. It has great power and I've had no issues with getting through anything from 4x4 posts to tree branches. It handles very well and the measurements and dials make it very accurate and easy to use. It's fairly light, not incredibly so, but enough that you can cut one handed if you need to. Cuts as great as saws twice the price, I'm glad I went with it.

First of all this is a great saw. Combine that with the fantastic price and it is 5 stars. You can pay a lot more and get a lot less.

Love this saw has great balance. It is a little heavier but it handles easily.

Potencia, diseño, calidad y estética; comparo el sonido de su motor con el de un Mustang; brioso, grave, potente, pero no escandaloso. Se siente el rugido pero a la vez ronroneo de su potencia cuando la enciendes; se lleva la madera como mantequilla; la compré en el año 2017 y sigue como nueva. Solo por placer compraré la southpaw (sierra para zurdos) porque soy zurdo y la warmdrive (de transmisión o gusano) que tiene más torque que la sidewind y la southpaw Mi primera sierra fue una Skilsaw (Made un USA) la compré hace 24 años, que averié en alguna ocasión por forzarla con un disco Skil rudimentario y desafilado, la reparé y sigue como nueva, trabajando al cien por ciento. Muestro fotos de ambas sierras.

Have always purchased Skill saws and this one is no different, it is improved from the other skill models, nice holding angles and improved view of the blade while cutting. The saw is also much lighter than the older models I have had from years ago.

Yo la uso para jornadas no tan largas y se siente sobrada Corta facilmente la madera dd pino que es la que yo he trabajado Si se siente muy fuerte Lo que me gusta es que es ligera comparada con otras sierras de 15 amp La base es ancha, eso es bueno Me gustaría una bolsa o maletín para protección de la sierra

Es muy buena y potente. Ya se están quedando atrás las de cable, pero para mí es muy funcional. El precio es módico a comparación de las marcas de gama alta.