
SKIL 5280-01 15 Amp Circular Saw
Listen up, weekend warriors—tired of “budget” saws that stall in wet wood or dust blowers that… don’t? I stripped a deck, framed a shed, and tortured the SKIL 5280-01 15 Amp Circular Saw for 3 weeks. Spoiler: This 79beastpuncheslikea150 saw. Here’s why it’s my loaner-tool for neighbors. Specs That Matter (No Fluff) Motor: 15A RAW POWER (5,300 RPM | No bogging!) Cut Depth: 2-3/8" at 90° (DEEP for 7-1/4" blade!) Key Tech: LASER GUIDE (Yes, really) + DUST BLASTER Weight: 8.8 lbs (Lighter than Dewalt DWE575) Bevel: 0°-51° w/ POSITIVE STOPS Extras: Carbide blade, wrench, rip guide 3 Reasons DIYers Obsess Over This Saw 1. LA$ER Guidance – No More Wandering Blades! The front-mounted laser aligner isn’t a gimmick:→ Calibrated PERFECT with a speed square in <1 min→ Trued crosscuts on plywood (test cut variance: 1/64" over 24")→ Used solo to frame 12x8 shed: ZERO misaligned rafter birds-mouths"Finally – a laser that stays put!" – Carla, DIY Deck Builder 2. Dust Blaster > Fancy V