Skil HD77M-22 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag 77 Worm Drive Circular Saw with Bag

by Skil

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Mag 77 packs 13 amps of worm drive power and features into a high tech magnesium frame which is two pounds lighter, yet holds up to the toughest job site conditions. Unique features include precision-machined, matched worm gear sets, left side blade for clear view of the cut line, a rear handle that makes the line easier to follow, and a high strength aircraft aluminum foot that glides smoothly over work surface. Comes with storage bag.

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 18.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005M0SO
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: HD77M-22
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,250 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top Notch Saw, August 21, 2005

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Jeepnick (Citrus Heights, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil HD77M-22 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag 77 Worm Drive Circular Saw with Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

I use this saw on a daily basis and there is no other saw I would consider. I have tried both the DeWalt and Bosch versions of this saw and do not care for either. Although each of the saws cut well, the construction doesn't seem to be as sturdy as the Mag.

The Mag 77 is the smoothest and comfortable saw among the three. If this is your first saw beware the torque on start up, it will turn the saw in your hand a little, once you're used to it its not a big deal though. The weight of the saw will also help keep your cuts straight.

Any saw will bind up under too much pressure from any material. If this happens to the Mag, the motor will continue to spin and the blade will stop moving, this is a built-in saftey feature to prevent burning up the motor by seizing it with too much torque.

Skil made a few recent improvements to the table, or plate as many call it. Previously, it was just a flat piece of aluminum, but recently Skil rounded the edges which provides much more ridgidity and will prevent it from warping. I can attest to this as I dropped my newest saw 12 feet off a ladder and the plate is in perfect condition (except for a modest scratch)! I also highly recommend a rafter hook to prevent such occurances.

One other improvement on the latest Mag 77 is a fatter flange on the blade guard. This prevents binding on thinner material, especially when cutting at angles. Some professionals will pin or remove their guards due to this problem, I strongly recommend that the guard be left intact. Saftey is much more important than convenience. I would rather keep all of my limbs and deal with an annoying guard than the other way around. Accidents happen way too often without inviting them.

Overall I believe there is no better saw on the market. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a proffessional builder this is the saw to own and most in the industry agree, just look at the number of these saws on any jobsite.

Make sure you buy the package with the bag as it is the saw with the upgrades I mentioned (HD77M-22).

If you want the best for a lifetime get a Mag 77.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money on some other saw, July 9, 2002

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sevenzero (Sunny Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil HD77M-22 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag 77 Worm Drive Circular Saw with Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

I own several other circ saws, including a Makita hypoid (Their name for worm drive) They don't even come close. If you can't spend the $190.00 for one of these saws buy a $50.00 black and decker and use a good Marathon blade in it, because everything else in my opinion is in the same class and you would be wasting the extra money. If it was possible to rate this saw with 10 stars I would. The black bag gets dirty easily and the saw doesn't fit with the blade installed, but who cares about that stuff!!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEAST!, June 29, 2002

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Joseph Rose (Santa Ana, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil HD77M-22 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Mag 77 Worm Drive Circular Saw with Bag (Tools & Home Improvement)

Like the title of my review implies, I consider this saw to be the animal of my collection. I've ripped through all types of wood with it as well as concrete slabs. It's alot heavier than a sidewinder saw, but definetly worth it's weight in gold. Here's a tip for all of you prospective buyers: Be sure and blow out all of the dust and debris that get all over the saw with some compressed air whenever you get the chance. If you don't, it will stall out on you. As long as you keep it clean and lubed, it should out live you!