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SKILSAW SPT78W-01 15-Amp 8-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw Review

SKILSAW SPT78W-01 15-Amp 8-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw Review

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SKILSAW SPT78W-01 15-Amp 8-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw Review

Product Name: SKILSAW SPT78W-01 15-Amp 8-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw

Product Description: SkilSaw Circular Saw

Price: $$$

Currency: US

Availability: InStock

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  • 9.0/10
    Rating - 9.0/10
9.0/10

Summary

Everyone wants a saw that can give them a variety of cuts on a variety of wood. It is a saw with a powerful motor which is perfect for long duty usage. It is easy to handle and store. Then what else a person need from a saw, add the SKILSAW SPT78W-01 15-Amp 8-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw on your list.

Want to have a variety of cuts with a single saw, then look at the SKILSAW SPT78W-01 15-Amp 8-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw. This saw gives you a variety of cuts without getting heat up, but there’s a whole lot more going on underneath the hood.

Wide Variety of Cuts

No matter you want to cut straight or bevel, this saw will provide you with both. It has an extended bevel equal to 60 degrees with the diameter of 8-1/4 inches. When the saw is at 8-1/4 inches, the maximum cutting capacity of the saw is 2-7/8 at an angle of 90 degrees. You can perform all kinds of cutting like beam cutting, custom framing, heavy wood framing, siding, concrete forming, and sliding.

It is effective with almost all kinds of wood, engineered, soft, hard or even wet lumber. The depth of cut-ready of this saw can also be adjusted in between ¼ ply, ½ ply, ¾ ply and 2x. There is a lower anti-snag guard that keep the blade safe when it is not in use.

The blade will not snag when you are cutting thin materials with it. Its bevel depth can be set in between zero degrees to forty-five degrees for making a perfect cut. The company gives one year warranty of all parts while there is thirty days’ money back guarantee.

Aluminum Body and Aluminum Guard

The SKILSAW 15-Amp 8-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular is a beautiful saw in silver color. Its whole body is made up of aluminum as well as has an aluminum guard. The footplate of the saw is made up of steel that keeps the balance of the saw during you is cutting any material. It is a lightweight machine with a weight of 18.5 lbs.

The weight of the machine makes it easy to hold it and use it for an extended term. It has a powerful dual-field motor that works perfectly with a power of 15 amps. The engine is designed in such a way that motor will not heat up even after hours of use. The no-load RPM of this saw is 4700. The Word by of SkilSaw is designed in such a way so that you can change the blade of the saw quickly.

There is the brush for cleaning of the saw, and the maintenance of oil is also included in this saw. It has 24 tooth carbide blade. This saw has ergonomic handles for easy handling of the device. You can easily store the saw at any place due to its compact size.

Specs and features

  • Item model number: SPT78W-01
  • Size: 5/8.”
  • Color: Silver
  • Power Source: corded-electric
  • Voltage: 120 volts
  • Included Components: 8-1/4 In. Worm Drive SKILSAW, multi-functional blade wrench, and 24 Tooth Carbide Blade
  • Batteries Included? No
  • Batteries Required? No
  • Warranty Description: 1 Year warranty and 30-day money back guarantee

Pros

  • It is a powerful saw
  • This saw is easy to handle
  • It is perfect for extended duty
  • It gives variety of cuts
  • It has aluminum in its construction

Cons

  • It is quite expensive

Verdict

Everyone wants a saw that can give them a variety of cuts on a variety of wood. It is a saw with a powerful motor which is perfect for long duty usage. It is easy to handle and store. Then what else a person need from a saw, add the SKILSAW SPT78W-01 15-Amp 8-1/4-Inch Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw on your list.