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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this saw as a lifetime investment, with many reporting decades of reliable use—some spanning 25 to 80 years across generations. The worm drive design delivers exceptional power and smooth cutting through hardwood, concrete, and composite materials with minimal fatigue. Reviewers consistently highlight the solid steel base plate, precise depth guide, and excellent blade alignment as hallmarks of professional-grade quality. The weight is universally viewed as a durability indicator rather than a drawback. A few mention the absence of a carrying case as disappointing. Overall, customers consider this the definitive circular saw.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Excellent saw! Exactly what I needed!
Excellent saw super easy to use. Added a 50’ cord to keep from always looking for an extension cord and now it’s even better. Super steady while cutting especially when pared with a Makita 24t max blade. I use this saw over all my others, it has more than enough power to cut at full depth in treated lumber. It honestly surprised me the first cut ai made because it cut like butter and still does. Definitely make sure you clean and maintain it though it has open ports for air floor but other debri...
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Excellent!
Would RecommendI use this saw building decks and stairs. It rips through pressure-treated lumber with ease and the worm drive design supports accurate cuts (I'm right handed). The saw is heavy which is both good and bad. Good for ongoing cut after cut accuracy and stability but wears on the arm after a long day. Overall, I'm extremely happy.
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Worm Drive Circular Saw
Would RecommendReally like this saw . . . Have always preferred worm drive circular saws . . . and this one seems very well made
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Best saw ever !!!
Best saw I've ever had, bought this saw 30 +/- years ago and it is a beast . I was doing a lot of timber building, barns ,log cabins etc. From Virginia to Florida and it is original and in the hard case (came with one back then) enough room for the saw , blades , square, tape and chalk line . When it absolutely has to be cut this is my go to saw . It's heavy and has a lot of torque but I've never regretted the purchase. Today in my wood shop it has a place along with my Skil table saws ...
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Like a hot knife through butter!
Would RecommendI’ve use worm drives many times over the years. Just waiting for my older circular saws to die before I made the purchase. A few of my older models finally died (not worth fixing). So I upgraded. Worth every penny! Especially if you’re making cuts all day long. She ease you get from the worm drive reduces fatigue. Big fan of worm drive.
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Best saw I've ever owned.
I have this saw and it is a graceful beast! Glides across wood and cuts beautifully. I will never go back a non-worm drive saw.
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71 Y.O. handyman's tool
Would RecommendMy 30+ year old electric saw finally burned out! Thought I'd replace it with a worm drive and get one that is worth passing on to my son, or son-in law. After some research I bought this Skilsaw. Sure it is a little heavy, but that weight absorbs the torque when it starts and provides extra momentum when you guide the saw through those 8 foot rip cuts! Looks to be built like a beast. I won't use this saw more than once weekly so weight was not a factor and it will definitely outlast me. Pea...
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