When Skilsaw went out to redefine its image for the professional user earlier this year, we knew we were in for some solid circular saws. What we’re seeing is a vision that exceeds the tool they’re so well known for. In 2016, Skilsaw is going after the professional with more than just circular saws – they want to be known as the professional’s saw brand, period.
Coming to the market are metal cutting saws of the chop and hand held varieties. There’s also a new Skilsaw Worm Drive Table Saw that we hope to have in for review as soon as it’s available. Moreover is a fiber cement cutting circular. It’s got integrated dust collection built in with the ability to switch out the 7-1/4″ blade for traditional blades. This effectively makes it a multi-purpose circular saw with built-in dust collection. I happen to know that Kenny wants to get his hands on that one.
We saw most of these at STAFDA 2015 in Phoenix at the beginning of November. Here’s an overview of what’s to come.
Skilsaw Worm Drive Table Saw (SPT70WT-22) Key Features
- All-metal cage design
- Die-cast aluminum table top
- Lightweight, easy to setup and mobility
- Smart Guard System provides physical barrier between the user and the saw blade
- Anti-kickback device
- Includes: 10 inch Diablo carbide blade, miter gauge, self aligning fence blade, inset plate, push stick, and blade wrench
- Price: $379
- Available in March 2016
“We’ve worked closely with carpenters, framers, general contractors and custom builders to ensure the Worm Drive Table Saw is engineered to help them work more efficiently. With a cut capacity large enough to rip full sheets of plywood and the performance benefits of Worm Drive gearing, this saw will tackle wood cutting jobs with ease. And with SKILSAW’s great heritage of pioneering the Worm Drive Technology in circular saws, we’re proud to offer the first-ever portable table saw with the same innovative technology.”
– Nancy Struijk, Group Product Manager
Skilsaw New Metal Cutting Saw Lineup
Skilsaw 8-inch Outlaw Worm Drive Saw (SPT78MMC) Key Features
- Dual-Field Motor
- Worm drive design with left-side blade
- Largest available chip tray
- Blade window
- Available with Diablo Cermet blade (SPT78MMC-22) or Skilsaw Carbide blade (SPT78MMC-01)
- Price: $319
- Available in March 2016
“SKILSAW is on a mission to set a new standard for metal cutting applications. Metal cutting is one of the most demanding applications for any power tool and our new SPT78MMC 8-inch OUTLAW is built specifically to handle the job time and time again.”
– Gregg Mangialardi, Skilsaw Group Product Manager
Skilsaw 12-inch Dry Cut Saw (SPT62MTC) Key Features
- Weighs 38.2 lbs (not including the blade, cord and wrench)
- 15 Amp motor with soft start
- 4-1/2 inch cut depth
- Compact frame
- Depth-of-cut stop
- Available with Diablo Cermet blade (SPT62MTC-22) or Skilsaw Carbide blade (SPT62MTC-01)
- Price: $429
- Available in March 2016
Skilsaw 14-inch Abrasive Cut Off Saw (SPT64MTA-01) Key Features
- 11″ x 18-1/2″ stamped steel base
- Weighs 33.9 lbs (not including the blade, cord and wrench)
- +/- 45 degree miter cuts
- Heat treated ball bearings
- Steel base, hip deflector and guards for added durability
- Price: $169
- Available in March 2016
“The newest lineup of SKILSAW metal cutting saws deliver professionals tried and true tools they can count on. These saws will exceed expectations when the most demanding tasks are thrown their way, especially when the job requires cutting materials such as metal studs, unistrut, threaded rod, rigid conduit, rebar, sheet metal, angle iron and even steel tubing.”
– Gregg Mangialardi, Skilsaw Group Product Manager
Skilsaw Sidewinder for Fiber Cement
Skilsaw 7-1/4 inch Sidewinder Circular Saw Key Features
- Funnels harmful sillica dust
- No-mar cord and hose sleeve
- Dual-Field motor
- Lightweight
- Integrated dust collection system
- Available with Diablo fiber cement blade (SPT67FMD-22) or Skilsaw blade (SPT67FMD-01)
- Includes blade guard extension and dust channel hose
- Price: $199
- Available in April 2016
“SKILSAW looks for ways to increase jobsite productivity, and tackling fiber cement cutting is a natural next step as the demand for the material, such as fiber cement board on jobsites continues to grow at a rapid pace. The new SIDEWINDER for Fiber Cement offers tried and true SKILSAW cutting technology, a comprehensive dust management system and best-in-class ergonomics”.
– Miki Vuckovic, SKILSAW Product Manager
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