Is the Skil 15 Amp circular saw good for cutting plywood and decking?

Yes. The 15-amp motor and 7-1/4 inch blade handle plywood, sheet goods and dimensional lumber, and the 2-7/16 inch depth of cut covers most framing stock at 90 degrees.

Does it have a laser guide?

Yes, a single-beam laser marks the cut line. Check its alignment against the blade before a project, since it can drift over time.

What bevel angles can it cut?

It bevels up to 51 degrees with a positive stop at 45 degrees, enough for common angle cuts.

What comes in the box?

The saw, a 7-1/4 inch 24-tooth carbide blade, a blade wrench and a carrying bag.

Yes, it is corded and runs on a standard outlet, so you will want an extension cord for work away from power.

How does it compare with a cordless circular saw?

It delivers constant power without battery swaps and costs less than most cordless saws, but it is heavier and tied to an outlet.

Where is the Skil 15 Amp Circular Saw cheapest?

At Acme Tools, for $59.00, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Skil 15 Amp Circular Saw?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 745 ratings.

Where can I buy the Skil 15 Amp Circular Saw?

12 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Global Industrial, Grainger Industrial Supply, eBay, Acme Tools.

Skil 15 Amp Circular Saw

Best price now

$59.00at Acme ToolsChecked Nov 3

19% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 12 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

4.4 / 5745 ratings

Owners rate it well as a value saw for home projects, praising the power and the laser for straight cuts. Complaints center on weight, the laser drifting out of alignment, and the lack of a brake.

What people mention

PowerPraisedOwners say the 15-amp motor cuts through dimensional lumber and plywood without bogging down.
Laser guideMixedReviewers like the laser for straight cuts but some find it drifts out of alignment and needs resetting.
WeightCriticisedSeveral owners call the saw heavy and tiring for long or overhead cuts.
Dust blowerMixedThe blower helps keep the cut line visible, though users say it does not clear all the sawdust.
Blade changesPraisedThe spindle lock and on-tool wrench storage make swapping blades quick.
BrakeCriticisedThere is no electric brake, so the blade coasts after the trigger is released.

About the Skil 15 Amp Circular Saw

The Skil 15 Amp Circular Saw is a corded 7-1/4 inch saw. Its 15-amp, 2.5-horsepower motor delivers up to 5300 RPM for cutting lumber and sheet goods.

A single-beam laser guides the cut, and an integrated dust blower keeps the cut line free of sawdust. The bevel adjusts to 51 degrees, with a positive stop at 45 degrees. Maximum cut capacity is 2-7/16 inches.

A spindle lock and on-tool wrench storage make blade changes quick. The contoured main handle has a safety lock guarded trigger and a power-on indicator.

Power

15 amp, 2.5 horsepower, corded

Speed

Up to 5300 RPM

Blade size

7-1/4 inch

Bevel

51 degrees, positive stop at 45 degrees

Cut capacity

2-7/16 inches maximum

Guide

Single-beam laser