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Skil 5280-01 vs WEN CT1065

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Skil 5280-01WEN CT1065
Title SKIL 5280-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser GuideWEN CT1065 10-Amp 6.5-Inch Plunge Cut Sidewinder Circular Track Saw
Model Skil
5280-01
WEN
CT1065

Basic Info

Suggested Price $62.99$107.35
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Release Oct 2016Jul 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
  • Ditch the table saw: rip boards up to 2-1/3 inches thick with clean, splinter-free cuts
  • Create 45-degree bevel cuts in boards up to 1-5/8 inches thick
  • Perfect for ripping boards or for performing internal plunge cuts
  • Includes a 6.5-inch 24-tooth carbide-tipped blade (165 mm) with a 20 mm arbor
  • Compatible with the WEN CT9502 100-Inch Track and the WEN CT992F Track Saw Clamps

Reviews

Walmart Rating4.7 (out of 161 reviews)3.7 (out of 3 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

Worked well
Rating: 5
I bought this because I wanted to make a sliding barn door and needed to be able to rip a long sheet of plywood. It performed well. Great saw for the price. I also bought the tracks and the clamps. I didn't actually use the clamps.
by kalin on 2020-04-16T17:00:00

Impressive little saw for it's intended use
Rating: 5
I was in "need" of another track saw since my $500 one went bad after very very little work ( 2 days maybe 40 cuts)so I thought I would try the hundred dollar variety especially since I blew my top at the other and drilled it into the cement so no warranty. I must say in the 10 cuts I have done I am impressed for a bushing driven saw. The motor didn't even get real hot in 1/2" and 3/4" plywood on 4-8" cuts. I used my table saw until this came in but missed the speed of these vs table saw.
by Dean on 2019-10-25T17:00:00

have never had it on a section of wood.
Rating: 1
the saw could work if they gave you the track for the saw and or had the right one with it.
by ray on 2020-05-14T17:00:00

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 2016Jul 2019
Certifications and ListingsETL Listed
ConditionNew
Product Height (in.)9.5
Maximum Speed (rpm)5500
Included AccessoriesBlades
Product Depth (in.)12
Maximum Cut Depth @ 45 Deg.1.65
Blade Diameter (in.)6-1/2
Blade LocationRight
Cuts ThroughWood
Cord Length (ft.)6
Product Width (in.)9.5
Power Tool FeaturesDepth Adjustment,Keyed Blade Change
Bevel Capacity45
Maximum Cut Depth @ 90 Deg.2.32
Depth AdjustmentYes
Cordless/ CordedCorded
Returnable90-Day
Construction MaterialCast Aluminum
Tools Product TypePower Tool
Saw Drive TypeSidewinder
Product-Weight (lb.)12lb
Corded Tool TypeCircular Saw
Manufacturer WarrantyTwo-year limited
Color FamilyBlack
Amperage (amps)10

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