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SKIL 5280 01 15 Amp 7 1 4 Inch Circular Saw with Single Beam Laser Guide
Last Updated: July 1, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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/10
Total Reviews
598
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Hair
63cuts, cutting, saw, laser, blade
+81%
-19%
" ... Fast smooth and the laser saved me a bunch of bad cuts, love it. ... "
" ... I was able to cut more accurately with this saw than any previous circular saw I have used. ... "
" ... The laser light for cutting is a nice feature as well. ... "
" ... Good power and steady cutting alignment. ... "
" ... Easy to use and accurate clean cuts ... "
" ... The laser light was great to help cut all the boards straight. ... "
" ... I used this saw on a rehab jobsite cutting out old, tough flooring & beams (and hit a nail or two), and this saw was up to whatever task I needed it to do. ... "
" ... The saw cuts great and i think it feels great when using it. ... "
Price
49saw, money, skil, circular saw, especially
+96%
-4%
" ... Great saw at a great price, and I couldn't recommend it more! ... "
" ... Also, the price was better than in-store. ... "
" ... I didn't want to rate this saw until I'd had an opportunity to do a reasonable amount of work with it. ... "
" ... You aren't buying master carpenter tools, but this works as intended and is well worth the price. ... "
" ... Good Saw for the price. ... "
" ... A lot of tool for the money. ... "
" ... For the money this is a great buy and I'm sure I'll get a ton of use out of it. ... "
" ... Great saw at a very good price! ... "
Build Quality
34lever, depth, bent, blade, skil
+44%
-56%
" ... spend a few dollars more and get a better one the plate is very thin and bends easily also the laser is not straight to the cut would not recommend ... "
" ... I took it out and immediately noticed the cheap depth adjustment lever and overall housing. ... "
" ... The second time I used this saw one of the bolts that holds the motor to the saw body just fell out. ... "
" ... the plug pins are bent and coming out . ... "
" ... Just used it for the first time today and can’t evem make it through 5 1/4 wood. ... "
" ... It starts but automatically stops every time it touches wood. ... "
" ... Used it one time and it broke. ... "
" ... After depressing the lever to lock in the depth adjustment, the metal bent in half! ... "
Ease of Use
30laser guide, easy, saw, laser, operate
+93%
-7%
" ... This new one is a bit lighter than the old but is just as capable and maybe a little easier to use. ... "
" ... It's well-made, lightweight, well-designed and easy to use. ... "
" ... It's light and easy to handle. ... "
" ... I particularly like the laser guide. ... "
" ... This little gem has the laser guide. ... "
" ... Powerful,cuts well and easy to use. ... "
" ... the laser guide is excellent. ... "
" ... A quick lock thumb knob or lever would be much more user friendly. ... "
Product Reliability
24years, saw, quit, old skil saw, laser
+67%
-33%
" ... Got it in two days. ... "
" ... Will update later. ... "
" ... The laser works well, the depth setting process is easy, and I've had no negative issues after using for a couple weeks doing some light remodeling. ... "
" ... I bought this saw to replace a 30 year old Black & Decker saw that still worked but was much less powerful. ... "
" ... Working as expected ... "
" ... I hope the new one lasts as long as that one. ... "
" ... It has performed flawlessly and now I'm wondering why I waited so long! ... "
" ... Bought it to replace a 20 year old Skil. ... "
Size
24lightweight, heavy, carry bag, bag, weight
+100%
" ... not heavy and easy to use ... "
" ... Also, the 'power on' light is very handy. ... "
" ... I comes with a handy carrying/storage cloth case. ... "
" ... I love that it has a bit of weight to it. ... "
" ... Great for my small jobs. ... "
" ... This is a very powerful saw that is heavy but not too heavy for me. ... "
" ... This is a nicely weighted-almost heavy-saw. ... "
" ... This new one is a bit lighter than the old but is just as capable and maybe a little easier to use. ... "
Fit
20blade, lever, bolt, tighten, skil
+40%
-60%
" ... The shaft holding the blade is loose and does not cut straight, ruined my project ... "
" ... The lever that locks the blade depth into place broke off very first time changing the blade depth. ... "
" ... We installed it per the directions yet the bolt area kept smoking. ... "
" ... Depth locking lever broke on second use. ... "
" ... The product looked fine until I tried to mount a blade on it. ... "
" ... The second time I used this saw one of the bolts that holds the motor to the saw body just fell out. ... "
" ... Update: It did up and die, it's just not qualified to fit to be used in America. ... "
" ... The depth adjust lever broke after 3 uses rendering the saw worthless! ... "
Features
13light, laser, saw, feature, safety
+100%
" ... Love the laser feature. ... "
" ... The new one is much more powerful than the old and has features like a safety lock, power indicator light , and laser beam that ensures I'm cutting on my line accurately. ... "
" ... The light is amazing. ... "
" ... The saw has good safety features - you cannot engage the saw by accident. ... "
" ... Great item has the extra features, leaser indicator, works good. ... "
" ... Awesome saw, and a lot less here than anywhere I could find and it has all the features. ... "
" ... --Power indicator light letting you know the tool has power to it (nice extra safety feature) ... This saw has many features usually only found on much more expensive saws. ... "
" ... The best feature is the laser light. ... "
Capacity
12saw, around the house, built, tool, shed
+100%
" ... I built a shed 12X12 she'd with this saw. ... "
" ... We bought these because we're building a built-in entertainment center in our living room. ... "
" ... From time to time I need an electric saw for DYI projects around the house. ... This is an excellent selection for DYI projects around the house. ... "
" ... Using this to build my tiny house and putting it through a workout for months now and it's done a great job and still going strong. ... "
" ... I used this saw for a king size bed, a farmhouse dining table. ... "
" ... Used this saw quite a bit for numerous jobs around the house. ... "
" ... great saw for around the house use ... "
" ... Perfect for home projects. ... "
Overall performance
12done, saw, performance, gets the job, well
+100%
" ... This one handled the job with ease. ... "
" ... It has performed flawlessly and now I'm wondering why I waited so long! ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... I haven't used this a whole lot, but for the few times I have, it has come in handy and done the job. ... "
" ... Excellent RPMs make it fast and the lightweight make it easy for any job. ... "
" ... well made and smooth. ... "
" ... Very happy with performance and the tool over all. ... "
" ... Does the job. ... "
Storage
12saw, comes, came, tool, skil
+92%
-8%
" ... Came with bag. ... "
" ... Bag is a nice addition. ... "
" ... I am using it to help frame my basement and build some garage shelving. ... "
" ... Came with everything including bag. ... "
" ... It doesn't feel flimsy as others I've seen at the larger box stores for the same price. ... "
" ... But I recently saw it for $10.00less at a local big box store. ... "
" ... After returning my buddy's $200 Makita back to him I was expecting some withdrawal symptoms,being my pockets aren't as deep as his, but this $40 dollar sleeper hunts. ... "
" ... I comes with a handy carrying/storage cloth case. ... "
Comfort
12ergonomic, trigger, safety, one hand, hand
+75%
-25%
" ... It is light and the handle is ergonomic for me. ... "
" ... surprised that this unit wear's the SKILL LABEL . ... "
" ... You must wear ear protection - it's ear splitting. ... "
" ... The slip clutch on the blade was a bit tricky to set up but once it was adjusted I had no further problems in that regard. ... "
" ... Came a day early and I love the feel of it. ... "
" ... --The safety button that you have to push to pull the start trigger is easy enough to use with one hand. ... "
" ... Feels great in the hand and cuts great. ... "
" ... It is comfortable to hold with one hand or two. ... "
As Gift
11husband, bought, christmas present, son, present
+91%
-9%
" ... Gift for someone. ... "
" ... it was a gift. ... "
" ... My husband loves his gift. ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift for my oldest son, figured he needed the best. ... "
" ... Birthday gift for daughter,she makes things out of wood. ... "
" ... Husband was thrilled with this gift! ... "
" ... Great life long gift for the home projects . ... "
" ... I haven't gotten to use this because it is a Christmas present but I will say that for being a used tool, it had no signs of wear or tear. ... "
Weight
11saw, light, heavy, size, powerful
+100%
" ... I like it's size and weight. ... "
" ... I love that it has a bit of weight to it. ... "
" ... This is a very powerful saw that is heavy but not too heavy for me. ... "
" ... Lighter in weight than the old one, but solid construction. ... "
" ... The laser is great, the weight is good. ... "
" ... Light weight but powerful. ... "
" ... It's size and weight is its best feature--perhaps 2/3 the size of the old style circular saws. ... "
" ... This is a nicely weighted-almost heavy-saw. ... "
Marketplace
9thanks, product, bought, amazon
+100%
" ... Came as described. ... "
" ... EXCELLENT/ AS ADVERTISED ... "
" ... Great product, as described. ... "
" ... It was a great deal from Amazon so I'm glad I bought it! ... "
" ... performs as described. ... "
" ... great item, quick shipper ... "
" ... Got this on cyber Monday for $49! ... "
" ... Thanks for a quality product ... "
Delivery
8time, saw, one, good, broken
+50%
-50%
" ... Just opened my saw for the first time to use. ... "
" ... Broken upon delivery. ... "
" ... Sent in it’s box. ... "
" ... The package arrived with one side of the cardboard box broken. ... I am not sure it was all due to a shipping problem. ... "
Power Consumption
7saw, plenty of power, circular, use
+100%
" ... This saw is a basic circular saw with good power. ... "
" ... Size and power ... "
" ... Plenty of power. ... "
" ... This saw has plenty of power. ... "
" ... First power saw, bought for home use. ... "
Cover
7came, carry bag, saw, carrying case, addition
+86%
-14%
" ... Came with bag. ... "
" ... Came with everything including bag. ... "
" ... it cut great, was lightweight, and had an awesome carrying case. ... "
" ... Bag is a nice addition. ... "
" ... --Carry bag is a nice addition and is of good quality and offers some protective padding. ... "
Returns
7returned, would, one, saw, replace
+29%
-71%
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... If I could return it I would but I’ve had it too long. ... "
" ... this happened after the return date . ... "
" ... I returned it ... "
" ... Returned it of course. ... "
Cleaning
7cuts, saw, dust blower, lazer, laser
+100%
" ... This new Skil 5280 saw is working flawlessly, has plenty of power, cuts clean and light enough for all day use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and accurate clean cuts ... "
" ... clean cuts and lazer guide definitely helps. ... "
" ... Simple to use, cuts are clean. ... "
" ... --Dust Blower: Is a surprising feature on this saw for the price and works well to keep your cut line and laser line visible while working ... "
" ... Cuts clean and smooth. ... "
Sound Quality
6noise, amp, makes, 15, saws
+50%
-50%
" ... My only note is that the high pitched whine it makes is different than other saws i have had in the past. ... "
" ... A little bit noise ... "
" ... UPDATE when I release the trigger and the saw is winding down, there is a grinding bearing noise. ... I noticed what looks like an oil hole and put a few drops of oil in it but it still makes the noise. ... "
Accuracy
5accurate
+80%
-20%
" ... The laser is accurate. ... "
" ... Has a some kick back to it but the laser is accurate and there is no other complaints ... "
" ... The laser is very hand to have and is pretty accurate. ... "
Setup
4follow, saw, laser, easy
+75%
-25%
" ... The saw was easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Provided of course you have a guide line to follow. ... "
For Kids
4loves, law, gave
+100%
" ... I figure I'll pass this one on to my kids and don't plan on needing another in my lifetime. ... "
" ... Son in law loves it ... "
" ... but my dad loves his ... "
" ... I gave this to my son for his birthday and he was thrilled. ... "
Controls
4button, trigger, thumb, push, press
+75%
-25%
" ... The saw has a safety of a sort in that you need to push a button and pulled the trigger, which is good in my opinion. ... "
" ... Plastics feel durable, buttons operate nicely and the laser line is a nice feature. ... "
" ... A quick lock thumb knob or lever would be much more user friendly. ... "
Print Quality
4guide
+100%
" ... Laser works well. ... "
" ... Laser guide is nice. ... "
" ... laser is great. ... "
" ... Laser guide is great! ... "
Product As Described
4product
+100%
" ... Came as described. ... "
" ... EXCELLENT/ AS ADVERTISED ... "
" ... Great product, as described. ... "
" ... performs as described. ... "
Defective Delivery
4defective, broken, box, saw, blade
-100%
" ... Only complaint is the blade included is cheap and the one i received was defective. ... "
" ... Broken upon delivery. ... "
" ... The package arrived with one side of the cardboard box broken. ... "
Design
4looks, good, used
+100%
" ... Makes for nice straight cute. ... "
" ... It looks durable but I have not used it yet. ... "
" ... looks good haven't used yet ... "
" ... Product looks good, but haven't tested it yet. ... "
Battery Life
4circular saw, tools, saws, ones, battery
+100%
" ... 15amp is perfect so that you don’t blow any breakers, but still have enough power (more than battery powered saws). ... "
" ... An excellent replacement for an old battery powered circular saw I have. ... "
" ... I was looking at battery powered saws for my first circular saw, but couldn't justify the $ for some of the better ones out there. ... "
" ... I hope the new one lasts as long as that one. ... "
Cables
3saw, extension, wrench, vs, power
+33%
-67%
" ... the plug pins are bent and coming out . ... "
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Size: 4 meters