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I just ordered a Skilsaw Model Skil 5700-05 7-1/4" 2.6 HP Circular Saw with Site Light. This is not the best saw in the world but not bad for home use. The price of $69.99 and free shipping was not too bad either. I also ordered a Diablo D0740X 7-1/4"x 40-Tooth Carded ATB Finishing Blade for $17.99. I found a Model 5600-01 Skilsaw at Walmart for $47 on the opened package discount shelf but this does not come with the carrying case like the Model 5700-05 does and it has .1 more hp. I need to finish up some cabinet work in the kitchen an need a circular saw. Any comments or suggestions appreciated. Did I buy a piece of crap saw or did I do good? Thanks.
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As I said, this is not the best saw in the world but I figured I would give it a try and see how it performs. I was looking at the DeWalt, Makita, and Milwalkee worm gear drive saws for maybe later on it I find more use for a saw. I looked at the Black & Decker and other brands and they seemed like junk next to the Skilsaw. I liked the cutting light on this saw as well since my vision is not consistent everyday, the grips were some kind of soft material that is easy to grip, and Accu Sight looked like it may actually work. Those other saws were $189 and up. For now I just need to rip a few pieces of plywood and maybe some boards. You guys confirmed what I was thinking. After I use it a bit, I will post some feed back. Ken turned me on to the "Tracto Point Best Buy" pressure washer for half what the others cost and it has performed fantastic. Hopefully this saw will too. My other power tools are DeWalt and Makita. I love how the Makita buffer works on the finish of the boat.
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Unfortunately, you guys are right about the quality thing. I still have and to this day still use my John Deere, MAC, Matco, & Snap-On tools I bought nearly 25 years ago when I worked at Mid Atlantic Equipment in Fairfax, VA. I even have an old Black and Decker drill that is over 30 years old and still kickking. The Craftsman tools helds up pretty good as well. Can't get any of that stuff for near what I paid for it then. If I need a tool for something important or I think I will use alot, I spring for the best. Alas gentlemen............ we live in the land of El Cheapo! 
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Time for a little feedback on this saw. I used it yesterday to make a shelf in the kitchen for the "sergeant major". I mounted a Freud Diablo 40 saw blade in place of the 18 tooth blade that came with the saw. The ergonomics of the saw were VERY good. Fit my hands well, easy to hold. The light on the saw is great at lighting up what you are cutting. Another nice feature was the saw blade shaft lock button that holds the saw blade shaft while you tighten or loosen the blade. The construction of the saw although not top professional quality, was VERY Good! I used a carpenter's square C clamped in place as a straight edge to cut against. This worked well and allowed me to make nice straight cuts. The saw glided through the 3/4 inch plywood and left an exceptionally smooth, well finished cut. It came with a carrying case with a post for holding about 5 extra blades in the bottom. For $69 delivered, this is the John Deere 790 of circular saws and I HIGHLY recommend it. It was reduced from $132 on amazon.com. The Freud Diablo 40 blades gets 5 stars as well. It was $18 delivered. Bare in mind that this review was written by a guy who knows enough about carpentry to be a danger to himself and everyone around him. Overall, it is a great saw at a great price. If you tear is up, you feel so bad about chucking it in the trash dumpster.  !
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