True to the trade since 1924™
That’s when we created the world’s first portable circular saw, complete with worm drive gearing and die-cast aluminum housing. You might say we invented cutting for the trade. Literally.

1924 Original Worm Drive Circular Saw
After 90 years of staying true, we're just getting started
Many things pros take for granted on the jobsite every day were developed by our engineers, and there’s more to come.
After 90 years of staying true, we're just getting started
Many things pros take for granted on the jobsite every day were developed by our engineers, and there’s more to come.
Worm Drive
We literally invented the circular saw—and the perfect gearing to drive it.

2015 Skilsaw Model 77
15 Amp Dual-field™ Motor
It’s the best motor ever made for cutting, and you’ll only find it on a Skilsaw.

2015 Skilsaw Model 77
Varied Torque Clutch
A handy little innovation that reduces circular saw kickback and saw overload.

2015 Skilsaw Model 77
Anti-Snag Lower Guard
Snags in small cut offs was an issue, so we found a way to eliminate them.

2015 Skilsaw Model 77
Cut-Ready™ Depth-of-Cut System
Perfect for making quick and accurate depth adjustments on the fly.

2015 Skilsaw Model 77
Built-in Wrench
Our multi-function wrench stores right in foot—and comes in handy plenty.

2015 Skilsaw Model 77
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Worm Drive
We literally invented the world's first electric hand saw—and the perfect gearing to drive it.
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15 Amp Dual-Field™ Motor
It’s the best motor ever made for cutting, and you’ll only find it on a Skilsaw.
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Varied Torque Clutch
A handy little innovation that reduces circular saw kickback and saw overload.
-
Anti-Snag Lower Guard
Snags in small cut offs was an issue, so we found a way to eliminate them.
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Onboard Wrench
Our multi-function wrench stores right in foot—and really comes in handy.
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Cut-Ready™ Depth-of-Cut System
Perfect for making quick and accurate depth adjustments on the fly.

2015 Skilsaw Model 77