Skil HD5860 22 Amp 8-1/4-Inch 60-Degree Worm Drive Saw

by Skil

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

If you have ever tried to cut a sheet of plywood by yourself, you'll understand how easily a circular saw can bind in the cut (curf) or kick back when the saw is first turned on. Well, not with a wormdrive saw like the HD5860. When you turn this baby on the torque from the motor actually twists the saw towards the material and with the power of a 13-amp motor, the wormdrive's cuts are fast, smooth and easy. Another important aspect of the wormdrive is that the blade is located on the left side of the tool, unlike sidewinder saws which are on the right side. This provides for an easily viewable cutting area without the need to extend your body over the saw housing or twist your arms and shoulders in order to watch the path of the blade.

A dual front sight helps to guide the saw along a marked line when cutting at 90, 45 or 60 degree angles. That's right, you can now cut stock up to 2 inches deep when set at a 60-degree angle, an exclusive feature of the HD5860. The durable cast aluminum motor and gear housing and an easily accessed oil refill port all make for a long-lasting and durable tool, something you've come to expect from Skil. --C. Dwight Barnett

Product Description

Skil HD5860 8-1/4" Worm Drive Saw Founded in 1924 as the Michel Electric Handsaw Company and renamed Skilsaw, Inc. in 1926, SKIL has become one of the most recognized and powerful brands in the power tool industry. From circular saws and jigsaws to sanders and drills, SKIL power tools are engineered to deliver the high-performance and durability that today's growing population of Do-It-Yourselfers demand. Every product of the growing line of SKIL tools is the result of extensive end-user research, consumer input, computer assisted design and rigorous testing, both in our laboratories and in the field. SKIL Power Tools are products of the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation. Skil HD5860 8-1/4" Worm Drive Saw Features: Exclusive 60 bevel feature with 8 1/4" blade High Torque 13 Amp Motor Oil indicator level and relief bellows for long life Precision-machined, durable worm drive gears Die-cast aluminum motor and gear housings 22-amp switch and heavy gauge cord Skil HD5860 8-1/4" Worm Drive Saw Specifications: Depth of Cut at 60 Deg.: 1 1/2" Voltage: 120 Rating: 120V Amperage: 13.0 Weight (lbs.): 18.8 Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 2 1/4" Depth of Cut at 90 Deg.: 2 7/8" No Load RPM: 4,300 Cord Length (ft.): 8 Blade Diameter: 8 1/4" Item Description: 8 1/4" Worm Drive Skilsaw Arbor Size: Diamond Model Number: HD5860 Certifications: UL, CSA Assembled In: USA

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Product Manual [727kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 20 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000223FF
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• Item model number: HD5860
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,099 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #5 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Metal-Cutting Saws
  • #33 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Saws > Circular Saws

Customer Reviews

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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4x4 cutter ? Not!!!, September 25, 2000

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Christine Nolan-Brady (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil HD5860 22 Amp 8-1/4-Inch 60-Degree Worm Drive Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

First thing to know about this saw is despite what the other review says it will NOT cut a 4x4 in one pass! I was skeptical about his claim yet I bought it anyway because why would he lie? Maybe he just doesn't use the tools before he reviews them? Also this size saw has far less selection of blades in stock at most hardware stores and they cost more on average then the 7 1/4" blades.

That is the bad. On the good side this saw just feels right when you use it. The power comes up smoothly when you pull the trigger and it just purs beautifully through the wood. Though I wouldn't want to work above my head with this saw all day because of it's weight, I used it for several minutes overhead without any real discomfort.

I will keep this saw but if I had it to do again I would get the Mag 77 and enjoy the lower initial price, graeter blade selection, and slightly lighter weight.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Value, But a Couple Flaws, October 31, 2003

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R. Penney "car nut" (TRAVERSE CITY, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil HD5860 22 Amp 8-1/4-Inch 60-Degree Worm Drive Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

Overall I'm satisfied with this saw for the price. It does two things most circular saws can't: cuts a 60 degree bevel in 2x's, and cuts 6x's in 2 passes. The power, stability, and lack of run-out/wobble in this saw make for very nice cuts. It's a brute to handle, but so are 7 1/4" worm saws.
Unfortunately, there are two shortcomings that cost it a star. First, there are no adjustment stops for the 0 and 45 degree bevel. Second, the foot on mine is out of alignment with the blade by almost 1/8", making it impossible to cut against a rip board. I've used Skill circular saws for years so I'm not surprised - I just hoped they might have done better with this model. On the positive side, Skill stuck with a steel foot which doesn't scratch or drag on lumber and like aluminum does. The only decent aluminum foot I've ever used was the nickle plated Hitachi (which appears to have been discontinued). Wake up tool industry! We have stainless clad aluminum cookware - why can't we get a stainless clad aluminum saw foot?

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great saw, June 4, 2002

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"logpile" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil HD5860 22 Amp 8-1/4-Inch 60-Degree Worm Drive Saw (Tools & Home Improvement)

Having owned this saw for 10 years and working in construction, loghome building, and timberframing I have found this saw to be very reliable. It has the torque to power thru any wood or log necessary for the job at hand. The saw is versatile and can be used with different accessories made for it. I would definitely recommend this saw to anyone for any type of construction.