I'm going to move my older Milwaukee circular saw to the panel saw area and need a new hand held saw.
Always has a 'lust' for the Skil 77HD (steel shoe) and see that they have a Mag version. Bosch also has a very well made work drive too.
These are the only companies whose worm drive saws I'm interested in.
Which one do you recommend and why?
It's a toss up for me between the Bosch and the Skil 77HD.
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Skil Mag.
Because it's what _I_ have, of course! :)
Actually, I have both steel and mag versions--the steel is probably at least 40 by now, it was inherited. I bought a mag probably 20 yr ago and like the lighter heft. Can't put out anything against the Bosch, just no reason to change.
Yes, years ago when I was framing my way through college, I used the Skil HD worm drive and we used to lower it down the latter via the cord.
Now, there's a 'new' option where you have a removeable handle for fifty bucks more. I like this in my Milwaukee as it packs better in the steel case.
I tried the Skil 77Mag and while it was a little lighter, I felt the torque of the motor especially when starting it up.
This and the base that's steel is what's leaning me to the Skill 77HD.
and i definitely don't like the cordless
I own the Skil and can reccomend it without hesitation. If you check customer comments on Amazon:
You migh want o post this over in rec.woodworking....you'll get lots of response, and a lot of fun reading the paens of praise fr one brand over another....those folks can get a bit intense, but are very entertainng...
You better get one fast. They are now making the Skil 77 in China.
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