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Manufactured/Badged by:
Skil Corp.
Chicago, IL

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Wood Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	8-1/4”
Submitted By:	David Tripp

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Circular saw
Date of Manufacturer:	Early 1970’s
Serial Number:	None
Last Updated	12/5/2019 7:02:12 PM

Comments:

I purchased this saw used in the early 1980’s from a retired woodworker. He told me it was about ten years old. Made in Canada. Good strong saw. There is a postal code on the name tag and since postal codes were first used in Canada in 1971, one could estimate manufacture date to be early 1970’s. I installed an 8” triple chip 60 tooth carbide blade, drilled mounting holes in the base plate shoe and lag bolted the saw under my work bench, then pushed the blade through the 1-1/4” thick bench top achieving maximum cutting depth of 1-3/8”. Made jigs for bevel cutting so need to adjust the saw position. The saw was dedicated to sheet goods but could rip smaller hardwood lumber stock with same 60 tooth blade. Replaced the trigger switch and power cord about ten years ago. I might have changed brushes too. Didn’t need a switch but I broke it taking it apart. So sad—original trigger was metal. Built many projects with the home made poor man’s table saw but finally upgraded and retired the Skilsaw as a hand saw. Weighs 16 lbs, still cuts well and requires a firm hand to operate. Makes lots of noise too!

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Comments: 8-1/4” Circular saw
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Comments: Name tag-notice no guide handle, need to hold motor housing to stabilize when cutting
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Comments: Front view shows bevel adjustment screw
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Comments: Rear view shows depth adjustment
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Comments: Bottom view shows base mounting holes
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Comments: Brag tag
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