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Skil 5280-01 vs Skil 5480-01

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Title SKIL 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser GuideSkil 5480-01 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw Kit
Model Skil
5280-01
Skil
5480-01

Basic Info

Suggested Price $62.99$73.99 ($0.40 / oz)
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Release Oct 2016Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • Powerful 15-amp motor delivers 5,300-RPM for greater speed and faster cuts
  • 7-1/4-inch carbide-tipped blade included. Spindle lock for easy blade changes.
  • 51 degree bevel capacity for a wide variety of cuts. Arbor size: 5/8 inches, cord length: 6 feet
  • Lightweight 6.95-pounds design reduces fatigue
  • Dust blower keeps line-of-cut free of sawdust for improved visibility. Anti-snag lower guard reduces snags when making narrow cut-offs
  • The product is 7-1/4" 13A Circle Saw
  • Easy to use
  • The product is manufactured in China
  • The durable ball bearing motor construction gives the saw a longer life
  • 2-point Line of Sight allows users to make more accurate cuts
  • The foot is 20-percent larger than the previous generation guaranteeing more stability and control when making cuts
  • A rear lever depth-adjustment assures accurate cut depth in material

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.7 (out of 161 reviews)4.7 (out of 43 reviews)
Latest Reviews

Great SKIL saw at a super price!
Rating: 5
This is a great name-brand circular saw for an excellent price. The price includes the blade for this SKIL saw. Some of the other brands do not include the blade - yes, really. It is easy to handle and work with - working on my back deck. I would recommend it.
by Diana on 2020-10-24T17:00:00

Great cut, affordable price
Rating: 5
Great saw and great price! Out of the box worked like a gem, attach the blade and go. Laser was a good feature. Would recommend Skil everytime for circular saws
by on 2020-10-04T17:00:00

Design features
Rating: 5
The new design takes left handed crafts persons into consideration. The laser feature is great and the notches in the front of the shoe keeps the saw on the line for us that had problems with that in the past. The shaft lock make it very easy to remove and replace the blade.
by on 2020-06-25T17:00:00

Great Product!!
Rating: 5
I bought this saw mainly because I was in a pinch and my old battery-powered saw burned out on me. But this thing is impressive! I've worked with the older 15amp and this new smaller model is way more powerful! For a DIYer like me or a handyman type guy its a perfect saw. Plus a 5 year warranty. Highly recommend.
by Matthew on 2020-04-23T17:00:00

Great Saw!
Rating: 5
Excellent buy on this saw. Only thing I had to do out of the box was attach the saw blade. It cut beautifully right out of the box. No real set-up required. I recommend this to anyone needing a good circular saw.
by on 2020-08-08T17:00:00

Great so far
Rating: 5
Completed my project without any fuss. Can't say for longevity as of yet, but so far I am thoroughly impressed with the Skil brand Circ saw. Great features you aren't likely to find on a saw in this price range.Perfect for a weekend Diy'er.
by Nick Jackson on 2020-05-27T17:00:00

Skilsaw
Rating: 5
Great saw at a great price. I am using this saw mainly with my Kreg Rip-Cut and Accu-Cut jigs and it makes breaking down plywood panels fast and easy.
by GeorgeP on 2020-03-28T17:00:00

Excellent saw at a good price
Rating: 4
So far I am very satisfied with the saw. It is powerful enough to handle any job but light enough to be easily maneuvered. I haven't used the laser much but it's nice to know it's there if I need it. I like the trigger safety switch. If the saw included a blade break, I would have given 5 stars. Included blade cuts well.
by on 2020-09-05T17:00:00

Skil saw w/laser
Rating: 4
Nice saw, balance good, no dust collection adaption on saw and laser is 1/16 inch off line out of box. Bought to replace 25 year old Skil (still works), mainly bought for laser.
by on 2020-08-04T17:00:00

Replacement saw
Rating: 4
Great saw. Been using SKIL for a while now and needed to replace an older circ saw from another brand and this one fit the bill. My only concern was that it didn.t come with a lefty option but hey not many do!
by Mojo Low on 2020-08-10T17:00:00

User friendly, works well.
Rating: 5
I like this saw. It has a lot of features that makes it easy to use. Power, spindle look, sawdust blower, ease of adjustment,and power on light to name a few.
by Lewis on 2017-01-11T16:00:00

I sure I will die before this saw does.
Rating: 5
A decade or two ago I purchased a Skill Circular saw and have abused it a bunch. The latest was when I put a concrete blade on it and cut up a slap to make stepping stones. It still functions, but makes a little bearing noise when I release the trigger. So, I purchased another one and put a 40 tooth blade in it and love the way it cuts. Thanks for build tools I can rely on...!
by SkunkvilleJunker on 2017-03-06T16:00:00

A cut above!
Rating: 5
I have been using this circular saw for a few months, and it fits the bill of this DIY guy. It cuts clean, is light weight yet sturdy. I am well pleased and I have no doubt that I will get years of good service from this saw. I definitely recommend it and I would buy it again.
by Volfan on 2016-12-31T16:00:00

good tool
Rating: 5
I am new at all this but as far as I can tell this is a GREAT tool. It is very easy to use and leaves a clean cut. I have been useing it to remodel my house and the only complaint I have is that I think the cord is too short (thats why they make extention cords, I know). I dont know if they are all like that or not because this is the first one I have ever bought.
by Pxxxxx on 2009-02-20T16:00:00

What you expect from Skil
Rating: 5
My old SkilSaw died after nearly twenty years. I didn't need to shop other makes and am completely satisfied with my new one. For every job I do around the house, this is what I need.
by MaadMaax on 2009-02-04T16:00:00

A great gift
Rating: 5
I purchased the product for my husband for Fathers day. He used it Friday for the first time he was well pleased with the way it handled and the way it cut. I made a great choice.
by fluff1 on 2009-07-07T17:00:00

EZ to use
Rating: 5
As a first time user of a circular saw, I was a bit apprehensive. I read several safety and how-to-articles. I had no trouble at all in attaching the blade that came with it. The push lock tab held everything in place with no movement. In minutes I was ready. I first made a few practice cuts on the end of a 2 x 4 and found it to be very easy. I had a little trouble at first holding it , but soon it became second nature. On to tackling the job at hand which was replacing the edge of the roofline. This amounted to cutting out some sections of shiplap which also required setting the cut depth carefully so as not to cut the rafter tails and facia. I did so without a scratch! Then I had to cut out some rotten sections of a couple of the rafter tails. Not wanting to remove the sheathing on the roof, I decided to just trim off the rotted section near the plate and butt join the new tails. Nearly perfect fit, it was tight enough, I would not even had to have use screws, but I did anyway using an impact driver. Next called for cutting off a length of rotted facia requiring a 45 degree bevel cut on the end. I used a speed square as a guide for the saw foot. Perfect cut, first time! Saw handled nicely,was fairly light, and I could do so with one hand if necessary although it is not recommended. Only complaints are the markings for adjustments are hard to see, and not completely accurate. The bevel adjustment is a little tricky and has a tendancy to stick, that is, the movement is not all that smooth and takes a little fiddling to get the settings accurate. The blade that comes with the saw is not the best, but it will do. I will purchase a better quality blade.
by james92026 on 2016-05-15T17:00:00

I love this saw!
Rating: 5
My thirty-plus year old Black & Decker saw quit on me in the middle of a deck building project and I needed a replacement fast. This Skil saw looked like the best similar product among the various models that I shopped. I liked this one much better than my old B&D saw. It is lighter, easier to handle and line up for the cut, and it cut through the 2 x 4's like butter! I'm looking forward to more projects with this saw!
by gobluekuz on 2013-08-23T17:00:00

Excellent power for the price
Rating: 5
I bought this saw for small projects around the house. I wanted one that had enough power to do the job (cutting boards, fence rails, decking, etc.) but didn't break the bank. This saw certainly has the power for the job and it was relatively inexpensive. It is well-made and seems to be very durable.
by ZackAttack on 2013-09-03T17:00:00

Replacement saw
Rating: 4
Great saw. Been using SKIL for a while now and needed to replace an older circ saw from another brand and this one fit the bill. My only concern was that it didn.t come with a lefty option but hey not many do!
by Mojo Low on 2020-08-10T17:00:00

All Features

Power Sourceelectriccorded-electric
Horsepower2.502.30
MaterialLaser, steel
Voltage60 volts120 volts
Wattage30 watts
Measurement SystemMetric
Item Package Quantity11
Batteries Required?NoNo
Batteries Included?NoNo
StyleSaw
Item Weight8.7 pounds11.5 pounds
Included ComponentsCircular Saw^24-Tooth Carbide Blade^Wrench^Carry Bagbare-tool
Item model number5280-015480-01
releaseOct 2016Sep 2012
Certificationcertified frustration-free
Warranty Description30 day money back guarentee, 1 year manufactuer warranty
Size5/8"

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