Skil SHD77 and SHD77M? Issues?

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Scintillating logic.

Not really. Since that's obviously a falsehood, I didn't give it much mind.

Hmm. So you don't believe that I've had less than acceptable service life from ordinary Crafstman hand tools? Do you have any evidence to suggest otherwise? Can you also explain why it seems to be particularly Craftsman tools that seem to have a short service life? Or why newer Craftsman tools seem to be inferior to very old ones? All the anecdotal reports corroborating my observations?

Which is why I was asking for others' experiences, to evaluate same.

Actually, I received a Craftsman sidewinder as a gift, used it a few times, and decided I wanted something better. That would be one of the tools that I sold that I mentioned in my original post to this thread.

That'd be something like the pot calling the mirror black, I'd think.

I tend to try to piss in proper facilities, and yeah, a circular saw is a fundamental part of any homeowner's or handyman's toolkit.

Well, first of all, I haven't had a Fairfax address in something like a decade, and secondly, I find that major metropolitan areas often have inferior building supplies/tool sellin' emporia than more rural areas. Certainly I personally had an easier time finding damn near everything when I lived in the sticks - nothing was right next door convenient, but I knew where to go to get quality goods and it was usually within a half hour's drive or so.

Really?

Why would I use a screwdriver to open a letter?

Stop projecting.

nate

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N8N
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Well, I got it... hell of a saw. BUT... baseplate is not perpendicular to blade when set at the 0 degree index mark, and I don't see any way to adjust it. It annoys me a little bit. Am I missing something? Owner's manual is silent on the issue other than advising to check squareness with an actual square (which I obviously did.) But if the 0 degree index is off then so is the 45 degree index...! making it pretty much useless.

Yes, I did send an email to Skil CS. Had I paid list price for this I would have returned it. I may still. Now what would I buy is the question.

nate

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Nate Nagel

Tee hee.

Why would I...?

Yeah. You're a liar.

Yeah. You're a liar.

To whom...?

Which would those be...?

Pfft. You're lonely. Probably because you're a liar, but I don't imagine your oral health helps.

What was wrong with it...?

That's not thinking.

Right. And you just got one. As a gift...

Falls Church, my bad.

Really?

Over what timeline...?

Of course! Your experiences are always decidedly atypical!

Really.

Consumers have ranked the Craftsman brand second (surpassed only by Waterford Crystal) in terms of quality.

In 2007, Craftsman was named "America's Most Trusted Brand" and brand with "Highest Expectations".

In 2009, the readers of Popular Mechanics named Craftsman their favorite brand of hand tools in their Reader's Choice Awards.

Craftsman is the official tool brand of NASCAR and the DIY Network.

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Acause you're a nitwit. -----

- gpsman

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gpsman

I haven't had a chance to check this yet, but thanks to the reply. Surprisingly (? not sure if really surprising) you responded before Skil CS. I saw that pin but didn't know if that was an adjustment or not, and due to a closing on friday and various moving-related activities (and a migraine) on saturday messing with a circ. saw that is probably going to be used first on Someone Else's Project just wasn't near the top of my priority list.

I wouldn't bitch if it were only a degree or two out as it's primarily marketed as a framing saw, but it is noticeable by eyeball, probably 5 degrees or so.

thanks again,

nate

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N8N

The part numbers for the housing pieces are the same, so I can only assume that the foot assemblies are interchangeable. I don't see where I can buy a Bosch for less than what I have in the Skil plus a Bosch foot so I think I will just go that route. In the meantime, if I need to use the saw, it's acceptable for framing work as is, so no big deal.

nate

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N8N

Only you and Bullis could make buying a c-saw such an ordeal.

I coulda bought a saw and framed a 3 BR 2 BA ranch in a week. -----

- gpsman

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gpsman

I know I'm late to the game, but have you considered a Left-Blade saw?

I switched to a left-blade saw many years ago after helping a friend frame a house and using his Poter Cable left blade saw.

The advantage that a right handed person has when using a left blade saw is that the cut line is visble without having to lean over the saw. When a right handed person uses a right-blade saw, the body of the saw is in the way.

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DerbyDad03

Sawdust in the eyes is a PITA, though. I always use a speed-square held against the shoe with my left hand, line up the cut, then get the eyes out of the way for the rest of the cut.

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krw

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