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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the laser guide for dramatically improving cutting accuracy and ease of use, making straight cuts significantly simpler especially for beginners. The lightweight design, weighing under ten pounds, is frequently commended for handling overhead work and extended use without fatigue. Reviewers consistently highlight powerful performance cutting through thick materials like hardwood and plywood without bogging down, delivering professional-grade results at exceptional value. Many compare it favorably to expensive alternatives. The corded design ensures uninterrupted operation all day. A small number report minor laser misalignment or missing parts, but these represent less than five percent of feedback. Overall, customers strongly recommend this tool for DIY projects.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Good Replacement
Would RecommendGood product for the price. Was just looking for a replacement saw.
Great for hobbyist
Would RecommendI needed to trim down some boards and it worked great. Great price for something I'll use occasionally.
Your Gambling for a Delivery
Would Not RecommendI wish I could tell you BUT Lowes delivery was missing the item and Lowes does NOT take responsibility for deliveries. This is day 3 and all LOWES wants to do is point fingers at its Outsourced Delivery, leaving me with an EMPTY BAG and no refund. If you buy it at LOWES and have it delivered you are taking on a chance on getting NOTHING !!!! Even if you speak to the Store Manager !!!!!!
Built to last
Would RecommendIn replacing our back deck we also needed a new saw to complete our project. We’ve used SKIL products for years and know they are built to last! The consistency of the SKIL products keeps us coming back and with Lowe’s as the seller I know we have professional help if needed.
Beginner-friendly, sturdy, and powerful
Would RecommendThis was my first power tool, so I wanted a circular saw that felt solid but was still manageable for a beginner. The SKIL 5280 has worked very well for me. It feels sturdy in the hand. It is not especially light, but it is also not so heavy that I find it difficult to control. I was able to figure out how to use it without much trouble, and the cut quality has been good. I have used it to crosscut shelving and to rip plywood, and it has handled both types of cuts well. It has plenty of power ...
Works great
Great find
Would RecommendWe needed a replacement for our old one and this was cost effective and the blade is super sharp and easy to handle.
Great saw!
Great saw! Best bang for the buck! No complaints. 👍
Saw
Would RecommendVery accurate and blade is very sharp good cuts fast
Does not cut square
You get what you pay for. The pluses are is that it is cheap, powerful, and has a laser guide. The negative? It does not cut square when zero'd out. Might be a defect but I think the imprecision reflects its cheapness. Avoid if you want an easy 90 degree cut when the bevel is set to zero. Otherwise, spend money on a DeWalt, Makita, or Matebo.
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Great saw
Great little saw. Love the laser guide light.
It's a Skil , after all
Bringing significance back to this brand. Works flawlessly. I don't think I could have a better saw for twice the price. I have ZERO regrets with this purchase.
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not very dependable
Would Not RecommendIt has been 17 months since purchase and today something broke inside, maybe a bearing, and the motor made a heck of a racket and froze up. What happened to dependability?
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