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It has to be almost 25 yrs old. I've reroofed my home, added 100sf to my home, replaced lots of fences, cut out old flooring.
About 7 yrs ago I found an old beaten up one for $15 at a garage sale. I've got two of these skil saws.
The old garage sale skil saw runs just like my new one. I ran kerosene through it (where you put the oil) then ran it briefly and replaced the oil.
I've been using that saw since b/c it was so beat up I didn't want to wear down my new one. This saw just won't quite.
Buy one of these, take care of it and you'll be handing it down to your grandchildren.
In comparison, the Skill HD77 is in a different class and serves a different purpose. You might want to check where the one you are considering is made. I own an older Milwaukee 6365 and this US built Skill HD77. The Skill's gearing and weight produce a tool that is incredibly powerful and controlled. The saw is very powerful and easy to control. The Milwaukee has great balance, cuts very well and is powerful. It simply cuts wood like butter.Mine is not very old but based on the track record of the tool, you will be able to pass it along to your grand kids. Quality tools are a great investment.Highly recommended.
I bought my Skill HD77 in 1978. It has NEVER let me down. I've done some things not recomended like making it into a temporary table saw (worked good).
I have contracted on and off for years. Gives you a shock once in a while now, but still works fantastic. Still runs great.
Now after 31 years it's a little worn out. Have built numerous additions, Sun Decks, Garages, Foundations, Remodeled Bathrooms, Kitchens and Choped in Sky Lights and windows. I wouldn't have any other type of saw.
I can say this saw has quite literally put food on my table for years. It's worth every penny.
Wonderful and long lasting saw, I've got two. BUT.the new ones are no longer made in the US. Who knows the durability of these Made in China versions. You might want to contact the seller to find out if you are getting new or old stock if you are concerned where it was made.
What I do know, is I've probably bought my last circular saw. I have lusted after one of these incredible tools for years, after a year spent as a tradesman. Yesterday my wife dragged me to the local "buy it by the pound" thrift store. I laughed inside when the lady at the scale/checkout told me: "$7.75 - is that ok."Who knows how old this thing is. Buy a new one here, and one of your grandkids will probably be using it someday. Reaching down deep into the corners of the big cardboard gaylords, I pulled out my prize: an all-aluminum Skil 77.
Bottom line. The motor/bearings on my B&D "cheapo" aren't sounding so healthy these days, even though I've only used carbide blades on it (over 4 years, remodeled my house, used it at work - good service for a $25.00 tool). I plan on replacing the cord, cleaning it up, changing the oil (available here on Amazon.com) and installing a fresh carbide blade. Power cord taped together in the middle, dirty, splattered with paint, I found an outlet and plugged it in. No smoke, no pop, no flash - it fired right up. These are hard to find used, and hold their value well.
If you want the very best, and have the money, this saw will never let you down.
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