The SKIL brand has a heritage of making quality tools and at the center of that has always been circular saws. In recent years the SKIL brand has struggled to send a clear message to consumers with pro quality circular saws but also getting into consumer grade cordless and other tools really not intended for pro use. The SKILSAW brand breaking away from the rest of SKIL Tools along with the launch of some new pretty sweet saws like the 10-1/4” Sawsquatch ($449) and partnership with Freud Diablo blades (Both Bosch Brands) has helped bring the SKILSAW name back into the conversation for professional users.
To build on the SKILSAW brand aimed at professionals we will be seeing 4 new professional saws which we hope to get our hands on at STAFDA in two weeks and on shelves by March 2016. SKILSAW is building on their bread and butter worm drive platform with the first ever portable 10” Table Saw with worm drive motor SPT70WT-22 ($379), which should be able to easily outperform other compact portable table saws. Looks pretty similar to the Bosch Compact GTS1031 ($379) which is a very nice table saw as well, put a powerful worm drive motor in it and this could be a winner.
SKILSAW is also launching 3 new metal cutting saws, starting with an 8” Metal Saw SPT78MMC-22 ($319) which you guessed it will feature the powerful worm drive motor and will go right after the popular Milwaukee 8” Metal Saw 6370-21 ($299). SKILSAW will also launch an abrasive 14” Chop Saw SPT64MTA-01 ($169) and a 12” Dry-Cut Chop Saw SPT78MMC-22 ($429, includes Freud Diablo 12”Blade). We think they may have missed a big opportunity for a 14” Dry-Cut Chop Saw but hopefully that’ll be coming at some point down the road as well.
For more info on these new SKILSAW tools check out their official press releases below. We will hopefully have more info soon.
SKILSAW Enters Metal Cutting Segment with All-New Saw Lineup
MT. PROSPECT, Ill., SKILSAW has been the leader in wood cutting saws for decades. Now they’re bringing that legendary expertise to metal cutting with three new professional grade saws, including an 8-inch Worm Drive Metal Saw, a 12-inch Dry Cut Saw and a 14-inch Abrasive Chop Saw. Drawing upon SKILSAW’s long-lasting heritage of quality power tools, this new metal cutting lineup is designed for maximum performance to meet and exceed expectations among trade pros.
The first new offering is the SKILSAW 8-inch OUTLAW™ Worm Drive Saw for Metal, model SPT78MMC. Available with a Diablo Cermet blade (SPT78MMC-22) or a SKILSAW Carbide blade (SPT78MMC-01), OUTLAW™ is the first true Worm Drive specifically optimized to cut through metal. The Worm Drive design and left-side blade offers superior ergonomics and ease of use, and a best-in-class Dual-Field™ motor provides more power, precision and durability.
In addition to being the industry’s first metal cutting saw to feature a blade window for added visibility, jobsite pros will value OUTLAW™’s largest available chip tray which holds 33% more material.
“SKILSAW is on a mission to set a new standard for metal cutting applications,” said Gregg Mangialardi, SKILSAW Group Product Manager. “Metal cutting is one of the most demanding applications for any power tool and our new SPT78MMC 8-inch OUTLAW™ is built specifically to handle the job time and time again.”
Adding to SKILSAW’s new metal cutting lineup is the SPT62MTC 12-inch Dry Cut Saw, which is also available with a Diablo Cermet blade (SPT62MTC-22) or a SKILSAW Carbide blade (SPT62MTC-01) for fast, clean cuts and great precision. Weighing-in at 38.2 pounds (not including the blade, cord and wrench), the SPT62MTC is one of the lightest weight saws in its class which allows for easy jobsite transportation. It also features a 15 Amp motor for power to get the job done with maximum efficiency, a soft-start to reduce torque and extend the motor life, and an impressive 4-1/2-inch cut depth in a compact frame. Other key features include a depth-of-cut stop which easily adjusts for materials of different sizes and shapes and on tool wrench storage for quick and convenient blade changes.
The SKILSAW SPT64MTA-01 14-inch Abrasive Cut Off Saw is also being released, which comes packaged with a high performance powertrain for optimal power and versatility needed for various metal cutting applications both in the shop and out on the jobsite. With a stamped steel base that’s 11 inches x 18-1/2 inches and a total weight of 33.9 pounds (not including the blade, cord and wrench), the SPT64MTA-01 provides excellent stability when cutting large loads and maintains a lightweight frame for excellent portability. Professionals also have the ability to perform +/- 45 degree miter cuts and can easily adjust for different sizes and shapes of materials. Additional features include heat treated ball bearings which are mounted on the motor gearings for longer life under heavy loads and is constructed with a steel base, chip deflector and guards for added toughness and durability.
“The newest lineup of SKILSAW metal cutting saws deliver professionals tried and true tools they can count on,” said Mangialardi. “These saws will exceed expectations when the most demanding tasks are thrown their way, especially when the job requires cutting materials such as metal studs, unistrut, threaded rod, rigid conduit, rebar, sheet metal, angle iron and even steel tubing.”
Available in March 2016, the new SKILSAW metal cutting saws can be found at home improvement stores nationwide with suggested retail prices of $319 (USD) for the SPT78MMC-22 and SPT78MMC-01, $429 (USD) for the SPT62MTC-22 and SPT62MTC-01, and $169 (USD) for the SPT64MTA-01.
SKILSAW Introduces World’s First Portable Worm Drive Table Saw
MT. PROSPECT, Ill., — Increased power and durability are key features that pros continue to demand from every tool on the jobsite. With this in mind, SKILSAW introduces the first-ever 10 in. Worm Drive table saw. Known for its deep heritage in engineering Worm Drive handheld saws, the new SKILSAW SPT70WT-22 offers great rip cutting performance and reliability while maintaining a portable size.
Built with Worm Drive gearing for maximum torque and power, the SPT70WT-22 features a best-in-class Dual Field™ motor to increase cutting speed and keep the motor cool, extending the overall motor life. Large cuts can be managed more easily with the saw’s ability to rip full sheets of plywood in half with more than 24 in. of cutting capacity. And with a cut depth of 3-1/2 in., cutting 4x material is quicker than ever.
“We’ve worked closely with carpenters, framers, general contractors and custom builders to ensure the Worm Drive Table Saw is engineered to help them work more efficiently,” said Nancy Struijk, Group Product Manager. “With a cut capacity large enough to rip full sheets of plywood and the performance benefits of Worm Drive gearing, this saw will tackle wood cutting jobs with ease. And with SKILSAW’s great heritage of pioneering the Worm Drive Technology in circular saws, we’re proud to offer the first-ever portable table saw with the same innovative technology.”
The SPT70WT-22’s all-metal roll cage design and a die cast aluminum table top add to the saw’s durability while staying lightweight, making for quick and easy setup and transportation. The SPT70WT-22 includes the Smart Guard System, providing a physical barrier between the user and the saw blade, and an anti-kickback device.
Included with the SKILSAW SPT70WT-22 10 in. Worm Drive Table Saw is a 10 in. Diablo® carbide blade, a miter gauge & self-aligning fence blade, an insert plate, push stick and one blade wrench. Available in March 2016, the saw can be found at home improvement stores nationwide with a suggested retail price of $379.00 (USD).
