eBay - 1976 Skilsaw 534 with Original Box

[BDFan1981]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ski...034?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51aa4b8172

Here is a 1976-vintage Skilsaw 534 6-1/2" saw with its original box (date code # imprinted on box is "5WCW1" (first W is for Wheeling, IL assembly plant; CW is September 1976 date of mfg.) and the date code (see decal on handle) on the saw itself is "CW1" which of course means the same thing.

This is one of the few home-use Skilsaws with the 3-wired motor to get out with a dark gray painted metal housing. I found another '76 Skilsaw on eBay but its housing is brushed chrome throughout (and the date code on that example is CT2 where CT means June 1976), so the dark gray painted metal housing period couldn't have lasted that long since in November of that year the new-for-1977 models came out and they changed to 2-wire double-insulated motors and dark gray plastic housings.

~Ben

 

[TheGrooveking]

I bought my Skil 858 8-1/4" HD saw at the Skil store/repair center in 1980 and still use it, that is from when Skil was at the top of their game IMO.

TheGrooveking

 

[BDFan1981]

I bought my Skil 858 8-1/4" HD saw at the Skil store/repair center in 1980 and still use it, that is from when Skil was at the top of their game IMO.

TheGrooveking

Could you please show me pictures of your 858, including its nameplate? I also wonder whether or not you still have its original box and literature?

~Ben

 

[CNGsaves]

That's a snapshot back in time . . . . . . quality was the real deal . . . . listed as 1 1/2 HP and at $14.99 bid. Must be an estate sale score as it's in perfect condition .

That could be bargain if you live near Owatonna, MN and can pickup, since shipping listed at around $16.

 

[BDFan1981]

I wanted to say now that the 866, 867 and 868 Super Duty circular saws have all the same specifications as models 552, 553 and 554 respectively, but that they appear to have dark gray painted metal housings, like this ca. 1978 model 867 does.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...3&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_623wt_1037

~Ben

 

[LeRoy "ZIP" Zulker]

Hi
First time looker !
I have had a model 534 for long time and its wearing out, would love to keep mine for parts and yours to use. Not sure how this web site works, but would like to know if its for sale and how much? Also what to do if I was to purchase it.
Tks (hope I have done this right)

 

[BDFan1981]

Hi
First time looker !
I have had a model 534 for long time and its wearing out, would love to keep mine for parts and yours to use. Not sure how this web site works, but would like to know if its for sale and how much? Also what to do if I was to purchase it.
Tks (hope I have done this right)

I don't actually own that saw in the link... those pictures were from the eBay auction.

~Ben

 

[msmith88]

I have a skilsaw model 534 I would be willing to sell if anyone is interested. I am in Ashland, KY; but I would be willing to ship if you cover shipping cost.