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SKIL 3601-02 Flooring Saw with 36T Contractor Blade Review

SKIL 3601-02 Flooring Saw with 36T Contractor Blade Review

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SKIL 3601-02 Flooring Saw with 36T Contractor Blade Review

Product Name: SKIL 3601-02 Flooring Saw with 36T Contractor Blade

Product Description: Skil Table Saw

Price: $$$

Currency: US

Availability: InStock

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  • 9.4/10
    Rating - 9.4/10
9.4/10

Summary

The verdict on the SKIL 3601-02 Flooring Saw with 36T Contractor Blade are more good than bad as the cons center on the dust collection system. When comparing other portable flooring saws, you won’t find a better performing model that gives you the conveniences of movement and cutting anywhere you want. The no load operation churns out speeds to 11,000 RPM which means less time cutting and more time installing.

For flooring professionals, there are numerous flooring saws out there that will get the job done, but there are only a handful that will make your job easier. This is where it takes an honest review that details the ins and out of the saw and breaks it all down so you can really understand it. SKIL power tools are always some of the most trusted, and there many reasons why.

The SKIL 3601-02 Flooring Saw with 36T Contractor Blade are one of the specialized saws introduced to make flooring easier with pinpoint precision. If you’re looking for a high-quality saw meant for laminate flooring that won’t cost you a fortune, then you might want to continue reading.

Introduced for Convenience and Precision

Weighing just 24-pounds, the SKIL Flooring Saw with 36T Contractor Blade is compact which adds a sort of convenience we don’t always consider. The lightweight and smaller design allows you to cut where you work which will ultimately cut down your time on task. If efficiency is what you’re looking for, but there’s much more when looking at the overall performance.

Precision is something else to consider as this flooring saw doubles as a miter and table saw in one. Giving you features best suited for both allows you to make rip, miter and cross cuts with ease. No more switching from saw to saw as this saw is the complete package for hardwood and laminate flooring.

Recommended for Contractors and Enthusiasts Alike

Contractors looking for a performance minded flooring saw will come to appreciate the SKIL 3601-02 which comes complete with a miter gauge for angled cuts. Cuts ranging from 22.5° and 45° will give you that perfect cut for any room in the house, and with pinpoint accuracy. Made from die-cast aluminum, the rip fence and miter gauge were built to last which gives you years of use.

Out of the box, you don’t need any specialized tasks to get this flooring saw setup. The instructions are simple to follow even for newbies and you’ll be up and cutting in no time at all. The safe operation makes is suited for enthusiasts with less experience in the toolshed giving you much more confidence.

Specs and Features

  • Weight: 24-pounds
  • 7-amp motor
  • Speeds to 11,000 RPM with no load
  • Miter Angle Range: 0°, 22.5° and 45°
  • Includes: 3601-02 Flooring Saw, Contractor Saw Blade with 36 Carbide Tipped Teeth, Aluminum Fence, Vertical Workpiece Clamp and Dust Bag

Pros

  • Lightweight and easy to transport
  • Powerful no load speeds
  • Great flexibility with various angled cuts
  • Durable die-cast aluminum
  • Makes installing flooring simple while cutting where you install
  • Great vacuum system with attached vacuum option
  • Offers the versatility of both a miter and table saw
  • Simple setup operation
  • Easy to follow directions

Cons

  • Dust bag not a good option
  • Vacuum is difficult to attach

Verdict

The verdict on the SKIL 3601-02 Flooring Saw with 36T Contractor Blade are more good than bad as the cons center on the dust collection system. When comparing other portable flooring saws, you won’t find a better performing model that gives you the conveniences of movement and cutting anywhere you want. The no load operation churns out speeds to 11,000 RPM which means less time cutting and more time installing.