Date: 8/14/2002, 2:32 pm
: Hundreds of thousands of commercial carpenters can't be wrong.
I agree as one of those carpenters with long experience!
I do notice that some carpenters (mostly back east-no offence) do prefer a 'circular saw' over the Skill (which is a 'worm-drive'). Some of these claim not to like the little 'twist' that happens with a 'worm-drive' when you first start it. But the 'twist' is no problem to get used to and it is not much of a reason to pick the circular over the worm - especially when saw to saw the worm is so much better than the circular.
The Skill worm-drive is a superior saw- hands-down. BUT for some week-end carpenters it MAY be too much saw (or just more than they need) and that is the only reason you MAY consider to buy a less expensive and easier to handle circular saw (not that Skill is hard to handle, it is just that most circular saws are a little more user freindly for the occasional carpenter who is not interested in having the best saw that is worth the additional power and skills).
In short if you want the best saw buy the Skill 77 (MAG is lightest), but if you just want a decent saw for specific (occasional) project use: perhaps the less expensive ,'easier' to use saw is the best choice. If all you need it for is 'occasional' use: Go for a 'circular' and don't worry if you don't have the 'Best' saw.
I went to buy a saw with my friend some time ago. He only does occasional fix up around his house and asked me which saw to buy. I told him the above info and he chose the Skill, but after years of 'no use' it is clear he wasted his money on a great saw that was more than he needed. I can use one Skill to build lots of houses, but he just has a little cutting to do once in a while. Different uses- different tools!
I don't know which circular model is best, sorry.
Joe
: They last forever, and the worm drive puts the motor over the workpiece, so
: it rotates less in your hands. You can also find them rebuilt for about
: $100-120.
: They really put up to a lot of abuse, and rebuilding generally only consists
: of new seals and fresh oil in the reservoir.
: shawn
Messages In This Thread
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Brian Nystrom -- 8/14/2002, 1:21 pm- Re: Tools: Circular saw recommendations?
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Severne -- 8/14/2002, 8:00 pm- Re: Tools: Circular saw recommendations?
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Ross Leidy -- 8/14/2002, 3:54 pm- Been there, done that, but thanks anyway. *NM*
Brian Nystrom -- 8/15/2002, 9:22 am
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Ross Leidy -- 8/14/2002, 2:27 pm- Re: Tools: Circular saw recommendations?
Joe -- 8/14/2002, 2:40 pm- Re: Tools: Circular saw recommendations?
crissy -- 12/13/2003, 11:12 pm
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- Re: Skil Mag 77
Shawn Baker -- 8/14/2002, 1:55 pm- Re: Skil Mag 77
Joe -- 8/14/2002, 2:32 pm- Re: Skil Mag 77
gc -- 1/21/2003, 5:52 pm- Re: Skil Mag 77
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/21/2003, 9:39 pm
- Re: Skil Mag 77
Brian Nystrom -- 8/15/2002, 12:25 pm- Re: Skil Mag 77
ChrisO -- 8/15/2002, 6:21 pm
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