Skil HD5510 6.5 Amp 5-1/2-Inch Circular Saw
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Brand: Skil
List Price: $200.00
Our Price: $115.01
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We’d wager that about 95 percent of the instances you use a circular saw, this little dynamo would be your saw of choice. Stacked up next to the 7-1/4-inch saws, some of which weigh twice as much as this one, it sacrifices nothing in power or performance, but it’s so much easier to use that the bigger boys in your toolbox would be gathering some dust.
It’s an amazingly light 6-1/2 pounds, and quite honestly, it feels like a toy when you first pick it up. But don’t be fooled by its petite dimensions. It plows across a 2-by-8 like nobody’s business, and if you’re used to a bigger, heavier circular saw, you can’t help but be delighted by how beautifully it handles. Taking it through a ¾-inch sheet is a joyride.
The left-side blade is perfect for right-handers, offering a nice clear sightline, and all the adjustments are convenient and easy to use. The bevel lever is up front, and the action is smooth and easy to set precisely. Depth of cut adjusts from the back, and that, too, is done easily.
If there are any caveats, we think it would be only that your capacity is slightly less with this little Skil as opposed to a bigger model, in that you can’t cut a 45-degree bevel on 2-by stock with this, and you’re at your max depth of cut at 90 degrees on a 2-by.
For everything else, this is an absolute beauty of a saw that will never tax your back, your shoulder or your arm. Contractors who find themselves climbing ladders or working on scaffolds will especially love this saw, as well as homeowners who don’t feel confident taking on a beefy saw but still want to get the job done. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste
What’s in the Box
Saw, blade wrench, combination blade
DESCRIPTION:
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Skil
EAN: 0039725055101
Feature: 5-1/2-inch circular saw with left side blade for greater visibility; precision cut helical gears for longer tool life
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Label: Skil
Manufacturer: Skil
Model: HD5510
Publisher: Skil
Studio: Skil
FEATURES:
• 5-1/2-inch circular saw with left side blade for greater visibility; precision cut helical gears for longer tool life
• Ball bearing construction; high torque motor for extra power
• Zero adjust foot plate; 6.5 amps power; 1-3/4 inch cutting depth at 90 degrees and 1-5/16 inch at 45 degrees
• Portable and easy to use at 6.5 pounds overall weight
• 2-year limited warranty on equipment
ACCESSORIES:
• Skil 75348 7-Inch and 7-1/4-Inch All Purpose Saw Blade Combo Pack with 7-Inch Metal Cut-Off Blade, 7-Inch Masonry Cut-Off Blade, 7-1/4-Inch 150 Tooth Blade, and 7-1/4-Inch 24 Tooth Blade
• Skil 75940 Titanium 7-1/4-Inch 40 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Crosscutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch and Diamond Knockout Arbor
• Skil 90041CSB 7-1/4-Inch 24 Tooth Framing Saw Blade and 40 Piece Drill and Drive Set with Plastic Case
• Skil 75312 7-1/4-Inch Saw Blade Combo Pack with 18 Tooth Crosscutting and Ripping Blade and 40 Tooth Finishing Blade
• Skil 75324 7-1/4-Inch 24 Tooth Framing Saw Blade Set with 5/8-Inch and Diamond Knockout Arbor, 4 Pack
SIMILAR ITEMS:
• Original 00022 5-1/2-Inch 24 Tooth ATB General Purpose Saw Blade with 1/2-Inch Arbor
• Skil 73524 5-3/8-Inch 24 Tooth ATB Saw Blade with 3/8-Inch Arbor
• Freud BL71MBA9 5/8-Inch to 1/2-Inch Saw Blade Bushing
• Oldham 550C424 Max Life 5-1/2-Inch 24 Tooth ATB Cordless Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor
• Skil 73518 5-3/8-Inch 18 Tooth ATB Saw Blade with 3/8-Inch Arbor
CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Customer Rating:
Summary: A dropper
Comment: Love this saw. Great for right hand cutting. I stocked up way back on saw blades, so I do not know about how hard they are to find now, but I'm going to look today. I have 2 other big saws and have not used them since getting this 6 years ago. If you can find one try it!!!!
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Summary: Skil HD5510 5-1/2-Inch Circular Saw
Comment: I wish I had owned this saw many years (if it existed then) ago. It's a pleasure to use. I have a Skil worm drive (which is another great saw) but it's very heavy for small jobs/pieces. This saw really does a great job with the only draw back being that it's a bit hard finding blades sometimes. HD & Lowes do not carry blades for this saw so you need to go to Ace Hardware or order them over the Internet.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very hard to find the right blade
Comment: The saw itself is a wonderful addition to anyone's arsenal. It is powerful and light enough to use all day without getting fatigued. The adjustments work smoothly and the controls all seem to be in the right place. But...(and it's a huge but), you will really have a hard time finding the right blade for it. In fact you will have a hard time finding any blade for it. It uses a 5 1/2" blade with 1/2" arbor and while finding 5 1/2" blades is difficult enough...finding one with a 1/2" arbor hole is downright impossible! Even Skill seems to have forgotten about this saw and it's loyal group of followers. They only carry a cheap steel plywood blade and an 18 tooth version of carbide as far as I can tell. You will be able to find blades with 10 millimeters and 3/8" holes or you will find 5 3/8" blades but trying to find a 5 1/2" quality blade 24 tooth (or more) with a 1/2" arbor hole will make you pull your hair out. In the end it's a nice saw but none of that matters when it comes time for your next blade so I'd have to recommend going to Porter Cable and their 6" Saw Boss or down to a cordless 5 3/8" if you don't want to waste days trying to justify your purchase.
Customer Rating:
Summary: great little saw
Comment: I do remodels. bought this saw a yr ago after using another old 5 1/2 for many yrs. This is the easiest cutting saw I have ever used. Handle position is great for straight cuts. cross cuts on 2Xs are a breeze. no problem using a rip guide for long, straight, accurate cuts.
Only drawback is blade selection, as mentioned before. Only have 1 tooth choice locally of carbide blades.
After several cross jobs with different crews, everyone who picks it up & makes just 1 cut, loves the saw.
This is one tool I recommend without qualification.
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Summary: What a Great Idea!
Comment: While I have't used it much, this saw is truly a joy to use. Be careful when buying blades. I bought a 5 1/2" blade thinking it would fit my HD5510.....wrong! Many of the smaller blades are for cordless saws with a 10mm arbor, while this saw has a 1/2" arbor. They are not interchangeable.