Skil HD77M-22 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag 77 Worm Drive Circular Saw with Bag
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Product Details
Manufacturer: SkilModel: HD77M-22
Product features:
- 13 amp motor, 4,400 rpm
- Lightweight magnesium housing
- Push-button blade lock
- Diamond arbor
- Two-year warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Skil HD77M-22 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag 77 Worm Drive Circular Saw with Bag
Customer Review: Top Notch Saw
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this saw on a daily basis and there is no other saw I would consider. I have tried both the DeWalt and Bosch versions of this saw and do not care for either. Although each of the saws cut well, the construction doesn't seem to be as sturdy as the Mag.
The Mag 77 is the smoothest and comfortable saw among the three. If this is your first saw beware the torque on start up, it will turn the saw in your hand a little, once you're used to it its not a big deal though. The weight of the saw will also help keep your cuts straight.
Any saw will bind up under too much pressure from any material. If this happens to the Mag, the motor will continue to spin and the blade will stop moving, this is a built-in saftey feature to prevent burning up the motor by seizing it with too much torque.
Skil made a few recent improvements to the table, or plate as many call it. Previously, it was just a flat piece of aluminum, but recently Skil rounded the edges which provides much more ridgidity and will prevent it from warping. I can attest to this as I dropped my newest saw 12 feet off a ladder and the plate is in perfect condition (except for a modest scratch)! I also highly recommend a rafter hook to prevent such occurances.
One other improvement on the latest Mag 77 is a fatter flange on the blade guard. This prevents binding on thinner material, especially when cutting at angles. Some professionals will pin or remove their guards due to this problem, I strongly recommend that the guard be left intact. Saftey is much more important than convenience. I would rather keep all of my limbs and deal with an annoying guard than the other way around. Accidents happen way too often without inviting them.
Overall I believe there is no better saw on the market. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a proffessional builder this is the saw to own and most in the industry agree, just look at the number of these saws on any jobsite.
Make sure you buy the package with the bag as it is the saw with the upgrades I mentioned (HD77M-22).
If you want the best for a lifetime get a Mag 77.
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