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Skil 5280-01 vs WEN 36704

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Skil 5280-01WEN 36704
Title SKIL 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser GuideWEN 36704 4.2-Amp 3-3/8-Inch Plunge Cut Compact Circular Saw with Laser, Carrying Case, and Three Blades
Model Skil
5280-01
WEN
36704

Basic Info

Suggested Price $62.99$68.55
Sale Price Check Price*Check Price*
Release Oct 2016Jan 2019

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
  • Retractable spring-loaded plunge shoe allows for simple and safe plunge cuts
  • Perfect for flooring, tile, drywall, sheet metal, carpet, ceramic, PVC, wood, pipes and more
  • 4.2A motor rotates the 3-3/8 inch blade (85mm, 15 mm arbor) up to 4500 times per minute
  • Adjust the depth stop to create cuts in boards up to one inch in thickness
  • Includes an HSS metal-cutting blade, a diamond-coated tile-cutting blade, a carbide-tipped wood cutting blade, a carrying case, an 80-inch dust extraction tube, a rip-guide fence, and a two-year warranty

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.7 (out of 161 reviews)4.6 (out of 8 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


Rating: 5
Great Compact Circular Saw.
by Donald on 2020-04-18T17:00:00

New DYI guy!
Rating: 5
I am not a DYI guy, however since my purchase of this item I have done quite a few DYI projects. It's perfect for those small jobs.
by Happy on 2020-06-11T17:00:00

Saw
Rating: 4
Kind of hard to operate until you get used to it. Not heavy duty gets hot while In use
by 34446 on 2020-11-01T16:00:00


Rating: 4
Perfect, light weight, easy to use. Great for jobs around the house.
by Billy on 2020-05-02T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by Eb on 2020-04-08T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by martinez on 2020-05-20T17:00:00


Rating: 5

by GiGiR on 2020-04-30T17:00:00


Rating: 4

by Elizabetj on 2020-06-10T17:00:00

All Features

Power Sourceelectric
Horsepower2.50
MaterialLaser, steel
Voltage60 volts
Wattage30 watts
Measurement SystemMetric
Item Package Quantity1
Batteries Required?No
Batteries Included?No
StyleSaw
Item Weight8.7 pounds
Included ComponentsCircular Saw^24-Tooth Carbide Blade^Wrench^Carry Bag
Item model number5280-01
releaseOct 2016Jan 2019
Blade LocationLeft
Blade Diameter (in.)3-3/8
Amperage (amps)4.2 A
Product-Weight (lb.)4.5lb
Maximum Speed (rpm)4500
Certifications and ListingsETL Listed
Cuts ThroughCeramic,Metal,Plastic,Wood
Power Tool FeaturesCase Included,Depth Adjustment,Keyed Blade Change,Laser Guide
Color FamilyBlack
Cord Length (ft.)6
Product Height (in.)4.63
Product Depth (in.)13.75
Saw Drive TypeWorm Drive
Product Width (in.)3.5 in
Manufacturer WarrantyTwo-year limited
Corded Tool TypeCircular Saw
ConditionNew
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45 Deg.0 in
Construction MaterialPlastic
Tools Product TypePower Tool
Depth AdjustmentYes
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90 Deg.1 in
Cordless/ CordedCorded
Included AccessoriesCase,Laser Guide
Returnable90-Day

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