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SKIL 5280-01 15 Amp Circular Saw
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SKIL 5280-01 15 Amp Circular Saw Details

SKIL 5280-01 15 Amp Circular Saw

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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 150 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 Vacs

Forget clouds of sawdust:
→ The dust port + directional chute blew 75% of chips AWAY from my line
→ Cut 5 sheets of OSB in garage: Cleaned up in 2 mins vs. 10+ (no festool needed)
→ Works BETTER than Bosch’s dust port (tested back-to-back)

3. 15A Muscle for PENNY Pinching

While Ryobi’s 13A choked on wet lumber:
Wet PT 2x10 Test: 14 cuts back-to-back – NO overheating (IR gun: 122°F)
Hard maple torture: Powered through knots that stalled a Craftsman CMCZ340M
Blade life: Cut 120LF of nail-embedded demo wood – still cuts paper clean

Real-World SKIL vs. RYOBI Showdown

Test SKIL 5280-01 Ryobi P508
Wet 2x12 Cutting 0 stalls ❌ Stalled 3x
Laser Accuracy Dead-on (no drift) ❌ Adjusts mid-cut
Dust Control Clear line of sight ❌ Clouds up instantly
Bevel Lock Solid clicks at 45° ❌ Mushy detents
Price $79 $99

Who’s It Perfect For? (Spoiler: Almost Everyone)

DIY Homeowners: Cutting decks, sheds, plywood
Landlords: Survives tenant abuse
Beginner Woodworkers: Laser = training wheels for straight cuts
Festool Owners: Beater saw for dirty jobs

Skip If: You cut concrete daily (get worm drive) or need cordless.

One Flaw? Honest Talk

⚠️ Baseplate isn’t machined aircraft aluminum – dropped on concrete and dinged (1/16” warp). Still cuts true, but won’t win beauty contests.

The Verdict: Unbeatable for $79

This isn’t a “good starter saw”—it’s a legit pro backup saw:
LASER that ACTUALLY works
Dust blaster saves cleanup time
15A power embarrasses pricier saws
SKIL’s lifetime warranty (even on motors)

Bottom Line: Stop financing DeWalt’s marketing. Grab the SKIL 5280-01, cut straighter with the laser, save $50+ for blades/beer, and finally build that damn pergola. Proof > hype.

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