Circular Saw: Skilsaw vs Milwaukee

[Beowulf]

I am looking to purchase a new circular saw. I have only used ancient Skils and Milwaukees.

I have narrowed it down to the Skil SPT67WM-22 and the Milwuakee 6390-20.

Thoughts on either of these. It seems the Skil only has a depth @90 of 2", while everything else is around 2.5". Has this been an issue for anyone?

http://www.skilsaw.com/product-spt67wm22/

or

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/corded/6390-21

 

[The Cobbler]

I have that same model Skil, best saw I've ever owned. has great balance and power. Never noticed the depth so apparently not an issue for me.

 

[JettaGetUpandGo]

I'm a huge fan of all things Milwaukee, but the Skilsaw looks very impressive and the reviews are overwhelmingly positive.

Do you plan on cutting through a 2x with 3/4" plywood on top? Actually, even the Milwaukee is 1/16" short of that. Both will cut through a 2x at a 45 degree angle. You should be covered for just about anything with either saw.

 

[hogdaddy]

I have the Milwaukee saw and had a Dewalt before. I like the Milwaukee it's a great saw.
I was just cutting some 3/4" plywood yesterday with it and it cuts excellent.

 

[larry_g]

No experience with either but the tilt loc feature on the Milwaukee would kill that choice. The more 'features' on a basic tool = the more problems, in my experience.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Beowulf]

I have never needed to cut something more than 45degrees with a circular saw. What is the need for the 50 and 56 degrees bevels?

Larry G, The tilt-lok is definitely not something to worry about. The Milwaukees I have used that have this feature are very solid. Never seen a problem with it. But, have said that, I've never seen anyone tilt the handle.

 

[AceofSpad3s]

I looked at the skil at hd and it looked fine, it was ziptied to the rack so I could not handle it. I did see one of those milfookies at hd on clearance I while back and handled it. I hated that trigger lock, it was really annoying. I have a older version of that one, old enough to be a usa one and it has a circular knob, it is a good saw. I got it for $10 last year and it is served me well so far, I hate that it does not have depth adjustment though.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

No interest in this?

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2731-20

 

[snail81]

I have a 15 year old worm drive skilsaw and wouldn't buy anything else. skil all the way

 

[terry603]

if a "skilsaw" has a trigger switch on it, I will pass no matter how well it is made

they are a pain to use

 

[Beowulf]

No interest in this?

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2731-20

Cajun,

I do like cordless circular saws. Had one of the original 18v Dewalt versions. It did just fine. I can only image the new Fuel saw would be amazing. It comes do to cost benefit and longevity. The 18v nicad was long in the tooth. Battery style had changed so the saw was quickly reaching obsolescence based on that platform change.

I'd rather not worry about that and just have a saw that will hopefully last me the next 30 years.....well unless 120V gets phases out.

 

[Beowulf]

if a "skilsaw" has a trigger switch on it, I will pass no matter how well it is made

they are a pain to use

Terry, I agree with you on the trigger thing. For some reason, I did not mind it on my cordless saw, but hate them on corded version. I'll have to check the Skil out at HD to see if it has a safety trigger. I also want to check out the Makita 5007mg or 5007mga.

 

[The Cobbler]

No trigger lock!

 

[ngk22r]

Milwaukee with the diablo blade is what I have

 

[Inabox85]

There is something to be said when the type of tool gets called by a brand name. Some guys call all reciprocating saws sawzal. Some guys call all tongue and Grove pliers chanel locks. Some guys call all circular saws skill saw.

 

[PureLeaf]

There is something to be said when the type of tool gets called by a brand name. Some guys call all reciprocating saws sawzal. Some guys call all tongue and Grove pliers chanel locks. Some guys call all circular saws skill saw.

Yea but isn't this more in reference to the famed Made in the USA Skil 77 worm drive saw? Pretty sure most of the Skil stuff now is Chinese.

 

[rice rocket]

Skilsaw is different from Skil.

Yeah, I know, super clear.

http://toolguyd.com/new-skil-skilsaw-brand-identity-what-do-you-think-it-means/

Go to the store and look at them, the fit and finish is really nice on them. It feels like a real tool rather than a throwaway.

Put plainly, if you're comparing the two objectively, I doubt anyone would buy the Milwaukee.