| Brand | Skil |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Special Feature | Depth Adjustment |
| Included Components | Saw, 20 Tooth Blade |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Blade Length | 4 Inches |
| Number of Teeth | 18 |
| Specification Met | certified frustration-free |
| Manufacturer | Skil |
| Part Number | 5480-01 |
| Item Weight | 11.48 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 14 x 11 x 9 inches |
| Item model number | 5480-01 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 5/8" |
| Material | Plastic Composite |
| Horsepower | 2.30 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Depth Adjustment |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 30 day money back guarentee, 1 year manufactuer warranty |
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Skil 5480-01 13 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw Kit
| Brand | Skil |
| Color | Red |
| Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Special Feature | Depth Adjustment |
About this item
- The product is 7-1/4" 13A Circle Saw
- Easy to use
- The product is manufactured in China
- The durable ball bearing motor construction gives the saw a longer life
- 2-point Line of Sight allows users to make more accurate cuts
- The foot is 20-percent larger than the previous generation guaranteeing more stability and control when making cuts
- A rear lever depth-adjustment assures accurate cut depth in material
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The product is 7-1/4" 13A Circle Saw. Easy to use. The product is manufactured in China.
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The 5480-01 7-1/4-Inch SKILSAW is lighter and more compact than previous models, while providing more power to get the job done quickly. User-friendly features, such as the two-point line of sight and a wider, more stable foot, allow users to get the job done right the first time. With over 80 years of engineering experience, the 5480-01 combines lightweight design with the power and durability you have come to expect from a SKILSAW.
Innovative Features and BenefitsThe 5480-01 SKILSAW has a 13-amp motor that supplies the necessary strength for ripping through all varieties of wood, while the 7-1/4-inch 18-tooth carbide blade provides the cutting capacity necessary for tackling a variety of projects, including building decks, fences, sheds, or bunk beds. The 5480 is also 1/2 of a pound lighter than its predecessor (5400-01) and boasts a 20% wider foot for greater stability.
The 5480-01 circular saw possesses many user-friendly features, including a patented Anti Snag lower guard, a professional-grade safety feature that reduces hangups in materials when making narrow cutoffs. A rear depth adjustment lever enables the user to easily adjust the depth of cut, while the trigger safety lock prevents accidental starts. The two-point line of sight allows users to cut straight lines with ease, minimizing mistakes. The 5480-01 SKILSAW's powerful 2.3-horsepower motor provides ample power and the ball-bearing motor construction ensures long tool life.
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SKIL Power Tools is a leader in portable electric power tools and accessories that serves the consumer do-it-yourself and professional construction markets. Founded in 1924 with the invention of the SKILSAW Worm Drive, SKIL now delivers a complete line of power tools designed and engineered to help do-it-yourselfers achieve home project success, while providing professionals durable, cost-conscience tools for the jobsite.
What's in the Box
5480-01 SKILSAW, 18-tooth SKILSAW Carbide Blade, and wrench.
From the Manufacturer
Ideal for the beginning or novice DIYer, the 5480-01 SkilSAW is compact and easy to handle. The 13-amp, 2.3 horsepower motor features ball bearing construction that delivers twice the life of its predecessor. The compact design is ½ pound lighter, reducing user fatigue, and offers a foot plate that is six inches wide, increasing stability. Skil puts a priority on safety by including an anti-snag lower guard for safer cutting and a lock-off switch and guarded trigger to minimize accidental motor starts. A rear lever depth-adjustment allows for quick cut-depth changes, and a two-point line of sight to ensure cutting accuracy. This circular saw comes equipped with an 18-tooth carbide blade and a wrench stored on the tool for added convenience.
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| ASIN | B000P9H4VO |
|---|---|
| Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #837,201 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #554 in Power Circular Saws |
| Date First Available | January 1, 2008 |
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| Delivery | — | Get it May 17 - 22 | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 15 | Get it as soon as Thursday, May 16 | — | Get it as soon as Wednesday, May 15 |
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| Maneuverability | 3.4 | 5.0 | — | — | 4.0 | 4.3 |
| Safety Features | 3.2 | 4.6 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.3 |
| Ergonomic | — | 4.6 | — | — | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Sold By | — | NYCL (USA) | Vishigh | Jack Power | TotalTools LLC | Amazon.com |
| blade length | 4 inches | 7.25 inches | 7.25 inches | 7.25 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded-Electric 21A PEAK POWER (Rated 13A) | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| blade material | High Speed Steel | Steel | Carbide | Iron | Alloy Steel | High Speed Steel |
| number of teeth | 18 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 13 |
| included components | Saw, 20 Tooth Blade | Bare-Tool | Dust collection bag*1, 24T carbide blade*1, 48T carbide blade*1, Parallel guider*1, Hex wrench*1 | 1* 12A Circular Saw with Corded, 2* Blades for Wood Cutting (24T+ 40T), 1*Rip Guide, 1*Wrench, 1*User Manual | Bare-Tool | 5080 Circular Saw, SKIL 18-Tooth Carbide Blade and Blade Wrench |
| cutting angle | — | 90 degrees | 45 degrees | 90 degrees | 45 degrees | 45 degrees |
| voltage | 120 volts | — | 110 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | 1 volts | 120 volts |
| current rating | — | — | 10 amps | 12 amps | 13 amps | 13 amps |
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Customers like the performance, value, quality, ease of cutting and ease of use of the saw. They mention that it works great for the home handyman, it's great for money and that it'll make nice clean cuts with the factory blade. They also like the versatility, weight and power of the product.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the saw. They mention that it works well, has done an excellent job, and is great for the home handyman. They also appreciate the intelligent design and say it functions like a clutch and slows to a halt, eliminating kick back.
"...Instead, it functions like a clutch and slows to a halt, eliminating kick back that can cause the tool to jump out of your hand." Read more
"...saws and it is a dandy, well made, and lots of safety features and great design. I like this one much better than my Black and Decker circular saw." Read more
"...It worked great for what i needed, just make sure you really tighten the nut that holds the blade, otherwise you might find yourself sawing with a..." Read more
"...But this skil saw is my corded backup and works great. It's a great saw for the price and does what you want it to...." Read more
Customers find the quality of the saw great for the price. They say it's durable and cuts really nice. Some customers also mention that the saw is underrated and a great buy.
"...good product flexible enough for different homeowner jobs and it was good price compared with other possible vendors." Read more
"...or even every weekend, and it does what I need it to do for a very reasonable price, so it's perfect...." Read more
"...easier and adjusting the depth could be less of a pain, but as a cheap, no-frills circular saw, the Skil 5480 delivers." Read more
"...I think this was less expensive, and the redesigned foot mounting should keep the blade and foot aligned--avoiding the bending, and ultimately..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the saw. For example, they say it's a good consumer grade saw, well-made, durable, and runs well. Some mention that the build is decent for its price. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Excellent saw. Very happy with this purchase. I chose Skil bc of their reputable name and build quality...." Read more
"...home version of those great old commercial saws and it is a dandy, well made, and lots of safety features and great design...." Read more
"...This saw's build is decent for its price. For $42 dollars, you should expect to be patient and be willing to get to know your saw...." Read more
"...the guard lifts nicely out of the way and is made of metal, not cheap plastic, and the depth and tilt adjustments work as they are supposed to...." Read more
Customers find the saw easy to use. They say it handles well when cutting, making clean, smooth, and accurate cuts. Some customers also mention that the included blade makes nice clean cuts through plywood and pine flooring. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and the accuracy of the included saw blade.
"...Cuts with almost no effort involved, has an adjustable deck for cutting at 45 degree, and other various angles. And I love the clutch/slip feature...." Read more
"...I didn't try the blade the saw came with. So far, it has cut very well with Freud Diablo finishing and framing blades." Read more
"This saw arrived very quickly and I was impressed. Cut through plywood very easily and was very easy to guide...." Read more
"...bend when it is dropped, or most likely in my opinion, the power cord will break, fray or pull completely out of the handle...." Read more
Customers find the saw very easy to use. They say the controls are simple and easy to understand. They also appreciate the detailed instructions. Customers also mention that the saw is straight forward and easy handling. They appreciate the smooth guide plate and bevels easily.
"...Easy assembly, easy blade switch...." Read more
"...This saw is basic and simple and therein lies its appeal, it doesn't have the fancy bells and whistles of some higher priced competing saws, and..." Read more
"...Cut through plywood very easily and was very easy to guide.A couple of small complaints. The depth lever kept coming loose...." Read more
"Solid basic circular saw with a sturdy blade. It bevels easily and the guide plate is smooth so it glides nicely over what I am cutting...." Read more
Customers find the saw versatile and a good tool for home owners and handymen. They say it's a great choice for home users and hobbyists, and able to handle small jobs.
"...This saw is basic and simple and therein lies its appeal, it doesn't have the fancy bells and whistles of some higher priced competing saws, and..." Read more
"...The point is that makes the saw much more useful for us lefties." Read more
"...Other than that could not expect better for the price. Very good tool for the home owner or part time contractor" Read more
"...It is a little small, but great for the hobbyist. Good quality, great for the price. Arrived on time and in good condition. He's happy with his gift...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the saw. They mention it's simple to use, easy to guide, and has plenty of torque. Some say the saw is not too large or heavy, and there are no bulky handles or gadgets to mess with.
"...It was also not too heavy which is a concern as one ages...." Read more
"...It is light weight because it is electric...." Read more
"...It's nice and light, plenty of torque for anything I've thrown at it (spring for sharp blades, it's worth the money)...." Read more
"I love this saw, it's a bit heavy for someone with barely any arm strength, but I can still get the job done. Easy assembly, easy blade switch...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the power of the saw. They mention that it has plenty of power for any hobby or home improvement. The motor can still handle any task and is well built.
"...The power is adequate for cross cutting 2 by material...." Read more
"...This saw is powerful enough for pretty much any hobby or home improvement use...." Read more
"This saw is powerful and makes fine cuts. It is a great saw overall. It is my only hand-held circular saw at home and I make regular use of it...." Read more
"...The included carbide blade caught my attention. It had plenty of power to get the job done without skipping a beat...." Read more
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This saw had good ratings and I had a lot of concrete paver stones to cut. Even if this saw died after a patio project, it was still a lot cheaper then renting a saw at the big box hardware store.
It was easy to swap out blades and set cutting guide for different cuts. It was also not too heavy which is a concern as one ages. The different settings held well throughout the whole job so I did not have to reset guides and such. It also handled the Diamond Masonry Blade that had hole slightly larger then the saw spindle. The nut holding down blade held the blade centered well throughout about 40' of cutting 2" paver stones.
When finished the patio project, and a good cleanup of concrete dust from saw, it was just like new cutting plywood and other wood on another big project.
Skil makes a good product flexible enough for different homeowner jobs and it was good price compared with other possible vendors.
Fortunately I had read a review saying that if you were purchasing this saw kit to order a 40-60 tooth blade in order to be able to do fine work. That recommendation turned out to be right-on! I ordered: SKIL 75312 7-1/4-Inch Saw Blade Combo Pack with 18 Tooth Crosscutting and Ripping Blade and 40 Tooth Finishing Blade Using this saw as a router (too cheap to buy a router when I knew careful cutting + surform + bastard file + flint paper would suffice) for about 45 minutes of continuous work proved its worth. Compared to my old school Skil, it was easier to align the blade with pencil line to start a cut. Likewise, compared to the old school Skil, this saw has thinner sole (but it is still metal) and too many plastic (probably nylon or equivalent) parts for me to give it 5 stars. Definitely NOT for anything other than occasional DIY work.
The power is adequate for cross cutting 2 by material. I also have some 6 by material for the next project when I return to this home, so will update this review after cutting the fence posts I intend to use for making outside patio steps. Cutting depth (Depth of Cut at 90°: 2-7/16" max cut) is right up there with the big boys, but the 13-amp draw is a little light, I think (based on cross-cutting), but that can be compensated by taking time with the cut and maybe helped by mounting the 18-tooth blade in place of the 40-tooth.
All in all, for a saw which accomplished the task of building a banister to match the one already in place on one side of the garage staircase, with no objectionable characteristics other than build quality, I would at this point recommend purchase to anyone who takes care to protect their tools. This saw will definitely NOT stand up to heavy or commercial use. Either a plastic lever will break off, the sole plate will bend when it is dropped, or most likely in my opinion, the power cord will break, fray or pull completely out of the handle. For a total of maybe 200-300 cuts in a light remodel project - I think it is a winner.
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PROS:
-Great value (comparable to any of the big brand names)
-Solid construction
-Functions well
-Lightweight
-Powerful
CONS:
-Power cord could be a little longer but with an extension cord its no issue.
Would recommend to any handyman or pro alike, it's a great tool!
















