Does your circular saw struggle through tough cuts? Then you could probably use a worm drive saw that’s designed for uncompromised cutting performance.
Skil’s new SKILSAW SHD77M-02 is a 7-1/4″ worm drive circular saw with magnesium construction is 3 pounds lighter than their aluminum-bodied saw. While no featherweight, the lighter weight means reduced user fatigue.
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We have partnered with Skil to give away a new saw to (2) lucky winners. They’re pretty proud of their new worm drive saw, and we can see why – it’s a fantastic heavy-duty model with upgraded features.
The Prize: A brand new Skil SHD77M-02 worm drive circular saw!
The new saw features:
- lighter – and very durable – magnesium construction
- 15A motor
- heavy duty power switch rated to 22A
- heavy duty 8′ power cord
- built-in saw hook
- anti-snag lower guard
- weighs 12.5 pounds
Here’s a quick intro video:
http://youtu.be/rnSFcM0swoQ
You can learn more about the new saw over on Skil’s product page, or its Amazon listing, where the saw is priced at $215.
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Why? This isn’t a puny saw, it’s a lumber-cutting powerhouse. According to Skil, this is the saw for users who need maximum power to get through demanding cuts.
We’re in the process of testing one out, and thus far we’re deeply impressed.
You can’t get a better hand-held saw than this new magnesium worm drive model, making the SKILSAW a perfect prize for a ToolGuyd Upgrade Your Gear giveaway.
How to Enter: Leave a comment with a brief note about how you would use the new Skil worm drive saw. Or simply tell us why you want to win one. What do you find more appealing, the magnesium construction or the heavy duty cutting performance?
Winner Selection: (2) winners will be selected at random.
Rules: You must have a non-PO Box continental USA address. Entry period ends Thursday June 12th, 2014. One entry per person.
Prize Fulfillment: Skil is supplying the products for the giveaway and will ship the prizes directly to each winner.
J
Sounds perfect for ripping sheet goods when I’m away from the table saw–which is unfortunately more often than not.
Robb
NBHD, wasn’t coined when the original 77 came out, but it was a sign of things to come. My 7 1/4 is nice but the 77 is a workhorse.
Joshua Latham
Count me in! I don’t have a worm saw, but i do have a regular Skil saw. I have just started laying out my batter boards for a 500 s.f. addition. I need to hurry up and get an inspection or my permit is going to expire. This saw would definitely help when i’m cutting floor joists, ceiling joists and rafters.
Great site Stuart, keep it up!
Tom
I would use it to cut stuff. Enough said.
Daniel Lawson
Well my work is continuing on our house and I don’t have a table saw so I use a straight edge and saw. Problem is my regular saw binds during cuts so I have to start the cuts several times for longer cuts. The light weight and worm drive would be perfect for that work.
Dean Bouma
I do not have very many power tools but would love to add this Skilsaw for all my miscellaneous home improvement projects. The fact that this saw is 3 pounds lighter than the aluminum saw is a major improvement.
Curtis
I would use it for around the house chores
Nathan
I would use it to transform a large piece of wood into smaller pieces of wood.
Joe S
I’d use it for small projects around the house. I’d like to start building small book cases and other simple things. I’m all in on the magnesium construction since I have chicken wings for arms.
Del
I would use this saw for my home DIY projects, and it would be a great addition since I only own a sidewinder circular saw.
I find the magnesium construction the most appealing. The reduction in weight plus the power and performance of a Skil worm drive is awesome!
Kevin
To be honest, this would be a huge upgrade from my only other circular saw – a Black and Decker Wood Hawk! I’m in my first house and there are lots of projects to do. Thanks for the opportunity!
Brian garvin
I’ve got a new gate to build and this would be perfect.
Bill K
Light and durable… Perfect for the professional type user! This would be overkill for my needs, so I’ll pass and hope it will go to a good home! Thanks ToolGuyd for this opportunity!
Bruce Ray
Building fences, where light weight is always a plus!
Tom
I’d love one of these. Starting to finish basement and this would be amazing to have!
Jay
My standard Skil saw has been through everything and keeps on cutting, I’d love to have a worm drive for all my ripping needs!
Laurie
We put real tools to the test at North Portland Tool library and we’d sure like to put this tool to the test too!
NELSON YORK
I could really use this on my job sites, would out do my old one by a long shot,,,,,,,
Jaquandor
Ooooh, pick me! I’ve had a worm-drive circ saw on my “to buy” list for a while, to the point that I almost bought a Ridgid one a few weeks back. But I held off because there was other stuff I needed more, so I’ll wait and see on this!
I don’t have a circ saw of my own; I use the one that I have through work, and it’s a cheap (but nice) Ryobi one that’s kind-of community property. I do find that I have a tough time reaching the last few inches when cross-cutting a 4*8 sheet of plywood with that saw; the extra couple inches on the worm drive saw would be all the difference.
tim norton
would love one, thanks for the the opportunity
Doug Powell
Count me in! This would be a great addition to my power tool arsenal. There nothing like a worm drive for long cross cuts on sheet goods.
Nick
I would like to win because I never win anything.
Andrew Shultz
For the house I just got a year ago this would help me with all the projects I want to accomplish as a first time home owner. From a deck in the backyard to that ultimate workbench in my garage. I would rely on this saw a lot and with Skil I know I’m getting a good brand. This one only adds to the quality with the lightweight body that doesn’t compromise any of the heavy duty cutting I’ll need when cutting out all my projects.
Manuel Alberto Delgado
Nice tool. Great to have. As i have many uses for it as of now. I have a big electrical job coming up.
Jeremy Bowdoin
It is past time for me to start my rooftop pergola project.
Paul Shibata
A number of family friends were carpenters so I grew up with 77s. To me they always epitomized heavy duty and unquestionably identified the true journeyman contractor. When someone on the jobsite owned a 77, you new they were serious. Posers need not apply!! Would love to add a Mag 77 to my arsenal.
Art Cunningham
I simply need one … I actually don’t own a corded circular saw as I need one for cutting down stock, framing, etc. All I have is an under-powered and pretty much useless battery model. Fingers crossed!
tony z
I’m most interested with the magnesium weight savings. A certain heft in a tool gives me comfort knowing that it won’t jump my cutting guide with the pressure I apply. I’m sure this tool would take over the all breakdown cuts of sheet goods in my shop.
ChrisK1970
I’d like to win one of these saws to help me on my complete front yard renovation. I’m making a fence and two pergolas, one with a gate!
NCD
I have read numerous reviews about this saw and this seems to be the cadillac of saws. Would love to have one.
James C
This would help a lot with some of the projects I have lined up for my friends. For example, an outdoor bench, a wood-fired pizza oven stand, and a garage workbench.
mike k
I have had a Skilsaw in my garage for many years. I foolishly left my garage door open for a day, and when I returned a few tools were missing. The bad guys did take my saw, my favorite sander and a few other hand tools. I am a weekend do it yourselfer, and have not had a chance to replace it yet. This new model looks good and one is definately on the list.
Robb
I’m looking to finish my basement and this would be perfect for all the framing that I will have to do.
Kimber Janney
My wife has given me the go-ahead to expand my 16’x20′ workshop, we plan to double the footprint and add a 1/2 story office above.
This will be a great saw for cutting rafters, valleys, jacks and every other component. The 53° Bevel is just about perfect for cutting valley jack rafters when you build a 12/12 dormer on a 9/12 roof.
Peter Foulkes
This would be the one everyone would want to borrow, but I wouldn’t let them!
Jordan
My current saw is pretty puny and struggles cutting through thicker lumber.
The first thing I’d use this saw for would be building some shelves from two 3/4″ plywood sheets I rescued from the garbage.
Andrew Jacobs
As my father in law (who was a contractor) taught me, you’re not a real man until a worm drive is your preferred cutting tool that you turn to first. While I’m still in “man training,” and rely too much on my miter and table saws for his liking, a new worm drive that doesn’t have a bent fence would help me make safer choices when ripping big boards, and get me closer to being a real man.
Farid Masri
Of course I want one: it’s a Skill worm drive. Need I say more?
TimT
I would love to add one of these to the (slowly building) power tool arsenal!
Mike47
I would give my old saw to someone who can’t afford a power saw.
Eric Baar
With new O gauge train tables to be built, this saw would
be ideal for all the work in the upcoming summer months.
Would replace the nearly 40 year old SkilSaw Circular Saw
my father used around the house while growing up.
Would be great new addition to power tools in use in the house.
Tristan
This would be a nice upgrade to my old circular saw. I like the fact that it’s magnesium construction is 3lbs lighter than the aluminum saw.
Kurt
I have a couple of projects at my girlfriend’s house that are going to require some cutting, a fence and a rebuild/modification of her deck. My circular saw got lost moving after my divorce. I’ve been eyeing new ones, but have just had other things that need to be taken care of first.
Rick
I just purchased my first house last July and my wife and I are now expecting our first child. The house was built in 1940 and I love it but there is never a shortage of things to fix or upgrade. I have some tools but could really use a saw with the power this one has to help in the building and remodeling process. With a baby on the way I dont really have the money to go buy one of this quality so I could really use it.
jason. w
I’d love to get this saw. My work does not supply our tools and all I have is a smell ryobi. I work at service master and have to demo floors, walls, ceilings, and everything in between. So I need something that will tear through what ever i come in contact with. This see sounds like it would do just that!
mike
That would be sweet to cut lumber for my new deck id like to build. Always wanted a nice skil saw.
Joel
Got a couple 2×4 projects I want to get started and finished. While I can get by now with my Milwaukee sawzall. This looks like a huge upgrade, straighter, faster, and even safer cuts.
Greg smith
I have a battery powered saw, I could use a heavier duty one.
John
I’d love to try out a worm drive saw. I’m planning some remodeling around the house, and I’m excited by the lighter body that doesn’t sacrifice power. It should be very helpful for times when I’m out of the workshop.
Matthew Hofbauer
I want it because I just have a small wimpy cordless, I could use one that could hog… Definitely going with b., “heavy duty cutting performance”, my final answer… 😉
Robert M.
Great product, it would make a great addition to my tool collection. Thanks for the chance to win.
Hank
I picked up an 8 1/4 Skilsaw a couple of years ago for cutting shoulders on timber frame tenons (2 7/8″ depth-of-cut is perfect). I’m looking for one of the new magnesium worm drives to convert with a Big Foot Saw kit – the best all around setup for cutting joinery in large timbers, ripping large slabs, cutting thick hardwood, or anywhere else I need the higher torque motor of a worm drive saw.
John S
I would love to win one simply because I have never owned a worm drive circ saw and would love the extra power!!
Russell Dube
Magnesium saw will save my tired arms with lightweight construction !
Scott McKinney
I have been using my trusty Skill77HD for years. With the back problems i have, having a lighter saw would be really helpful, especially when cutting sheet goods. Skill worm drive saws are great. I learned to use one in my teens working construction with my dad. I was helping a friend a while back and he had a sidewinder. There is no comparison, the Skill worm drive saws have so much more power.
Bruno Aleman
This saw would make me so happy. It would definitely help me catch up on some if my projects. A lot that require a heavy duty saw this this one.
Awn Al-Marzouq
Greate! But unfortunately I’m not a US resident 🙁 wish the best luck for you guys.
Eric
I have a pergola I need to tear down and replace this summer… would be really nice for that.
mgeorge
Pick me…I would use to build the outdoor Pergola….that may end up being my “home” since we are expecting another kid…j/k…at least i hope. This saw looks like it is the real deal and easier to handle than the traditional saw.
thank you.
Bruce
I could really use one both at work and home. As an odd jobs crew, we often end up with strange jobs. Like installing hardwood trim in an occupied office. Little short on gear for any job and still expected to knock it out on time and under budget.
Mike Reardon
I have long been a fan of skilsaw brand products. This worm drive would be a welcome addition to the jobsite. Especially when framing or sheathing a complex roofing system.
Robert
Serious do it yourselfer, I spend most weekends building or improving something around the house. Would love to have a nice saw to do it with.
John C
I like-a-da cut-a-da-woods. O and I really like-a-da free schtuff too.
Jason
I would use this saw to do various home improvements around my house. I have been been working on a basement renovation lately and this saw would come in handy for that project. The biggest thing I would be using it for is I have been building a bunch of outdoor planters lately and this would be great for that project too. I just built a potato planter this saw would have made the job so much easier!
Ryan Tam
I would one to replace the old school hand-me-down Skil saw that is probably older than I am and probably weight nearly as much. Chances are that it would out last all my other tools. I have yet seen anything that would blog down the old saw, so I’m good one the power end, but the magnesium construction for the weight savings is definitely what I would look forward to.
jay k.
My corded circular saw is dead, all I have is a battery operated one currently. That new Skil saw sure is a beauty!!!
brian
I need to rebuild my garage, the wood on the roof including the 2×4’s is rotten, also, the side lap siding is all warped and needs to be replaced with plywood, then sided. the bottom 2x4s of the frames that sit on the slab are rotten and filled with expanding foam. when I do this I would like to add on a small shed. I only have a 18 volt 5 1/4 in saw. this skill saw will really get me motivated to do the job. I always liked the skill worm drive saw, I have used one a couple times and love that there is no kick back and is pretty smooth, the fact that this is lighter is great. I think having one of these could really help getting things done. my wife has been after me to make a small deck. well, maybe If I win one I can start making stuff happen.
Marco
Would like to use this wormdrive vs my regular circular saw when building my addition. Cutting framing members and plywood would be so much easier.
Jerry
I have used one of these, and it is a great saw.
Amc
I would love one going to put up a bamboo and pressure treated fence up. Should have brought one at Lowes years ago when they were on clearance for 80 bucks
Chris
Looks perfect for some framing projects I’d like to do.
Brian
I have my fathers old circular saw, and that thing was taken away from it’s mother too soon. I would love one of these. Been eyeing them for a while.
Joseph
It seems I am always building outdoor projects for the yard. When I do, wet pressure treated lumber is always used. It is time for payback. And with this new “lumber-cutting powerhouse” Skil worm drive circular saw, the payback will be sweet. No more bogging down mid-way through 2x boards. Sweet indeed. The magnesium construction will make it that much easier to raise my arms in victory. Yes, I will finally be a victor and not a victim of pressure treated lumber. Hoorah!
ranjeet
i don’t have one. it will save me time.
David
I don’t like the ‘good enough’, I always have the best. I like anything that heavy duty and durable. The magnesium construction is like icing on the cake. This Skil saw fit my liking. I would love to have the Skil’s new SKILSAW SHD77M-02 7-1/4″ worm drive circular saw as my first circular saw.
Ben Funcke
I would use this saw for home remodeling and cutting down sheet goods.
mustafa
for now i have nothing to cut but may be need it in future
David H.
Would love to win! I am in dire need of a circular saw 🙂
4sb8
This tool is exactly what I need in order to finish the renovation of my main floor. Currently ripping plywood with a jigsaw and it’s painful. This would help greatly!
KaHuNaZ
I am just a DIY guy, but I cut a lot of 2″x material. I could use the extra power where my cordless constantly struggles. I don’t own any Magnesium tools, so Id be more in it for the heavy duty cutting performance.
Blythe M
Racing to finish up our apartment before I get married shortly. This would help me get done on time and make the bride a happy woman!
SteveR
I currently don’t have a circular saw for home project work. I would like the 77 for its lighter weight and the additional power the worm drive design provides. I especially like the left-hand drive, which allows the user to see cut lines more readily to remain on target.
crewchief888
my old B&D saw has seen better daysm it would be great to have something that actually cut straight and didnt sound like it was going to explode
Dave
I’ve never owned a worm drive saw, but it’s on my wishlist. The SHD77M-02 would certainly be useful when building my new deck this summer, especially for the 60′ of stair stringers! The advertised cutting performance would make quick work of it, and the magnesium housing means less fatigue.
John
I will be on the road throughout the North East in July assembling shelters for animal rescue. While my 1980’s SawCat (still in decent shape) can handle most of the work it would be great to have something with more muscle to assist with rafter work and plywood ripping.
Dave Geb
I have always wanted a worm saw and I have been using my skil circ for over ten years now and it works great. I need to build a new 16×40 deck this fall and I could really use the worm drive. By the way, I am entering this contest holding my brand new baby….. would make a great fathers day gift.
Garrett
I’m excited to see how much power this thing has! I’d use it all the time for at-home DIY projects.
Steven K.
I would love win one. I the cutting power looks to be very impressive. I have two projects I am working on this Summer. One is a new shed in the backyard and workbench in my garage.
Jim Felt
I have the older Mag 77 Skil Saw and it runs perfectly. So I’d donate one to a local “tool library”!
Ktash
I’ve never used a worm drive saw and would like to fix a shed. Also, the lighter weight using magnesium is appealing. If I can’t win, I think the Portland Library should, since then many people will use it.
Rob
I would use it to build a shed in my backyard. The heavy-duty cutting performance would help it cut through multiple sheets of plywood in one pass.
Albert
I’m in the market to upgrade my old lighter duty circular saw and this would be perfect. Infact, the only thing that would be better than upgrading to this Skil would be to win it!
Jim Searcy
The light weight combined with the power would be fantastic!!!!!
Julian Tracy
Nothing better for ripping 2x stock
Steve
Love the straight line power of the worm saw, and the left side blade. Would use for remodeling projects for customers.
scott galyon
I’ve been inspired by Jay Shafer and his work with tiny houses, I’d love to build one over the summer and a 1st rate circular saw could make a dream a reality.
Les Garten
What a beautiful saw! I have an older Classic Skilsaw that I used one of the Diablo metal cutting blades to cut some metal with this week to fabricate some parts for a Gas Grill out of 304 Stainless. The Diablo Blade I learned about here did a wonderful job of slicing up 2″ angle SS like it was butter! I have always salivated over one of these worm gear drives though, and had no idea you could get one in magnesium! I have an outside kitchen I am planning and this saw would be killer to have for it!
Put me in for a raffle ticket please!
Tony R
I’ve Ben trying to build outdoor play equipment for my twin three-year-old sons, out of redwood. My Craftsman 7 1/4 saw just can’t make it through, but a nice powerful work dive would make short work of it.
Sara Floyd
I would love to win this for my husband. He needs a new saw, and always does work around the house!
Steve
I use my PC sidewinder with a home-made track/guide for sheet goods. However, for heavier treated 2x’s the 77 is just better because of the power. My wife wants raised beds and other outdoor furniture this year and my relatively old one suffered a couple drops from a roof before a friend gave it to me. It still runs great but can’t make a nice straight cut anymore, so it’s either keep the motor and replace the broken top handle, shoe and other assorted bits, buy another one, or win one. Hmmm…..
p.s. Love the site, I’ll keep reading as long as you keep writing.
SteveW
I just noticed there’s two Steves here, so I changed mine. I wish I could edit earlier posts.
Nathan L
It’s great to see power tool manufacturers finally start to embrace Space Age materials and technology (e.g. brushless motors). Besides the considerable geeklust on the account of that feature, this would be one more step toward my freedom from my friend’s good-natured nagging to bring my own tools to projects.
Russell Berger
I’m planning to frame out and expand our master bath as well as shorten and adapt a large swing set in order to fit in our narrow backyard – the Skil wormdrive would sure come in handy with both of these projects and the many more on the queue…
river1
i’m soon to be buying my next house. it’s been stripped to the bare studs, some of which need moving/replacing this saw would be better at it than my currant saw
later jim
Ray
I’ll be installing walnut raised panel 10′ wainscotting in a 1810 home for a new project. I use a skil saw to scribe and cut panel sections and window sills and a wormdrive tracks far more true to a straight edge with less vibration than a sidewinder.
We’re also installing a coffered ceiling in another room with tons of interior panels to be cut, a new skil saw would make this a treat versus my current worn out one.
Daniel Davis
I do restoration on antiques,and I would use this saw,I have quite a few Skil products and they have been up to the job and easy to use.
James Noonan
I’d love to win because I don’t even own a circular saw. I want to get into woodworking soon and the very first project would be a new dining room table for my mother. Thank you!
Michael Veach
pressure treated lumber
Marc
This tool would be great to add to my arsenal. It sounds like it would be perfect for cutting all of the LVL beams I install. Can’t wait to test the heavy duty cutting performance!
Chris
I’m a Bosch/Skil guy through and through but have never used a wormdrive-I can only imagine the work I can do trying that baby out!!
Jason Smith
I’m a carpenter by trade, and use an older skil wormdrive saw daily. It is heavy, but one of the most reliable saws i’ve used. No matter what i do with it, it wont give up on me. I dont think you could kill this saw! I would love to have a newer, lighter, skil wormdrive. I’ve been looking at it at home depot and it looks really nice!
mnoswad1
I absolutely do not want to win this saw……..don’t even think about picking my name………i’m serious, no joking, I DO NOT WANT TO WIN THIS SAW.
Steve Gifford
I need this to finish my basement!
Christopher Haskell
Well being a dad of three going to school, I would love to have a saw like this. To keep things on the cheap I would love to use this saw to cut down cheap dimensional lumber to make a couple of beds for my girls (whose mattresses are currently on the floor). I have always loved worm drives. Yeah their heavy, But no more than my smallest kid and I wrestle with them all the time. Wrestling this saw will be “Almost” as much fun. I love the balance of the magnesium and the power. Light enough to use comfortably, but powerful enough to go help a friend put on a roof or build a shed.
Al
This saw would be a great addition to assist us in working with our local borough to renovate blighted properties. This tool would certainly assist in cutting 2×12’s for stair stringers as most of what we work on was damaged by thieves and vandals. Good luck to all! Thanks Stuart and Skilsaw!
Bill
Cuttin’ stuff
Jesse Neil
One of these would save me the gas of driving back and forth to dad’s to borrow his. I’m building up my tool collection, but I don’t have a saw yet.
Greg
Last few times I’ve needed a circular saw, I’ve had to borrow one. This would make a great addition to my tool box
Eric
I would use it to help build a shed on the back of my garage.
Mitch
I don’t have a circular saw, so I would use it for everything
MT_Noob
I’d love to win this, I have been hoping to upgrade to a better circular saw.
JohnnyFbomb
I wouldn’t even use this saw if it was given to me. A co-worker had the light weight version of it and it was still heavy as hell. The balance with the handle way behind the saws motor is a complete joke. I’ve used every quality circ saw out there and makita has the best balance to weight in the business. Also, you just don’t need that much power in a saw. Every time my co-worker would rip something to width, his saw would trip the breaker.
Also, did you guys see him over cut the stringer? That guy wouldn’t last on my site.
Ed F
The lighter weight of a real saw would really be helpful on an upcoming project
Greg Mohl
Can’t go wrong with a worm drive skilsaw. This model just improves on already great saw.
irving
Would be nice to win a new skilsaw. Lighter weight and more power? let’s see what we can do with it. I work in construction and this would be really nice to use. Glad skil is improving on their products, way to go guys.
Ben
I’d use this saw for my home DIY projects.
phil m.
would love a better, more powerful saw for building our new house!
miss franciene
I would use this to build a bench for my beautiful backyard rock garden that I saw in the family handyman magazine.
Colin
I would finally get started on fixing my gate and building a workbench with this saw. The cutting power is the important part for me!
Nasiev01
I am a framer and it would be really nice to have my own saw because sometimes the upkeep falls behind on the saws provided. Which can make them not so nice to use, but if I had my own I wouldn’t have to worry about other people breaking it because other people wouldn’t be using it!
Tim K
wow, this saw looks great. lots of power and light weight, whats not to love. i am doing lots of framing for a 1st floor reno and this is just what i need. would be a awesome upgrade from my current saw.
Paul Sherwood
I am constantly doing woodworking projects at the house. Literally everything from rough carpentry (finishing the basement or redoing a bathroom) to fixing a fence or making a birdhouse. I use my circular saw (obtained in 1986) for everything it seems and realize it is nearing the end of its life…it’d be great to have this Skilsaw and retire my old circular saw!
Tucker wright
Would be a nice saw to cut rafters!
Gary Nelson
I am planning a deck build soon .This would be a great saw for that project. Thanks to skil and toolguyd ..
Iron-iceberg
After 22 years my Skillsaw finally gave up on me. It was a good run, and I sure could use a new one.
Hang Fire
I’d use it for a large shed building project I have coming up.
It’s really great that Bosch corp keeps making these high-end Skil’s even though the rest of the brand has been moved into the lower end.
Joe
I am currently using a 1970’s craftsman circular saw which I inherited from my father. While it gets the job done, and seems to run forever, it would be nice to have something a little more heavy duty with some modern safety features.
Jonathan Gacad
I’m about to start building shelves and don’t own a circular saw yet. This one looks like it would really help with the job!
David
This would make a very nice upgrade from my current no-name saw!
David
My circular saw just broke. This would be nice addition to my tool collection.
Patricia Salyers
To make giant prop swords.
jason
I have not wanted a skil branded product for a long time. This worm drive might have change my mind.
carl
I’m a carpenter but I never used a worm drive saw. If i would try one it would definitely be this one.
Toolfreak
Mostly I want the Skil saw since these worm drive models are the ones with the blade on the left side of the saw, making it easier to see what the work is that you’re doing for right-handed people. I do like the lighter weight of the Magnesium model, and having something with heavy-duty cutting capability would be great since I could use it for most jobs without worrying if the saw could handle the material.
Derek L
Could really use a circular saw, it would be much better than borrowing my neighbors/dad’s all of the time when I need one to make furniture.
Henry H.
Looking to build a pergola over the patio (or maybe build a deck first, then the pergola). Either way, it would be great to have a nice, powerful worm drive saw to do it!
CTS
I am building a new mud room area and exterior entry room on my pole building in N WI. A saw like this will be a real asset when I need to cut some of the Oak planking I am using in the mudroom and will work great on the treated stuf outside.
TooManyPistons
Gotta build some more garages for my vehicles. My old worn out elbow could sure use a lighter wormdrive saw.
Chad Smith
My business partner just broke our old skil and we need a new one to cut some Slat wall. Nothing cuts like a worm drive skil saw!
Adabhael
I’ve been hoping to build a heavy-timber shed for our tree farm, and we would certainly use a heavy-duty (but not heavy-weight!) worm-drive saw to cut the timbers. Thanks to Skil both aspects can be equally appealing and I don’t have to choose: I can have both heavy-duty performance AND lightweight Mg construction.
rgz47
I need it for when I build my 20’x40′ tool shed. So please send asap!
Perry
800′ of deer fence reinforcement to contain curious dogs who love digging.
James
About to replace the fence between mine and the neighbor’s properties. This SkilSaw wouldn’t even blink at a project like that.
Will Buck
I would use the worm drive saw to finish the long list of projects my wife gives me. The fact that the magnesium construction makes it lighter would be great because that project list is long and your arm gets tired fast when that saw is heavy.
Dahna
Our old Skilsaw finally bit the dust after many, many years of service. This looks like a worthy replacement AND an upgrade. It seems there’s no end to uses for it around the farm and it would be nice to use for pre-cutting plywood before bringing it into the woodshop.
Gary Crompton
I have always wanted the Skill Worm Drive saw. My friend has one and they are great. My 30 year old saw needs to be replaced, and free would be great!
Jon Sander
I learned about a good worm drive Skill saw years ago from a friend that builds homes for a living. Once you use a worm drive you’ll never want a regular circular saw again. The control and power just don’t compare. And when did you ever lknow anyone in construction to say “Bring me over that circular saw”. No, they say “Bring me the Skill Saw”. Mine is 30 years old and the only reason I need a new one is 1. I like new tools and 2. the cord is getting worn. Thirty years of building decks, furniture, bars, and on and on. I want a new one and i”ll pass the one I have on to my son.
Herman Hawkins
I would use the saw to help my son finish his Eagle Scout project.
Ken Burns
I need a good circular saw that will cut 3/4 plywood as if it was cutting through warm butter!
Ryan Fall
What I would really love about having one of these over my old skilsaw is the lighter weight… I have an old high school football injury (broken elbow) that is now getting arthritic and when that hits while trying to do an over the head rafter cut the resulting loss of control is downright scary (not to mention extremely painful). Any reduction in weight is very much welcome and could be a finger saver in my case.
Jerry
What’s not to like! Lightweight, Great name and bags of performance! Its on my shortlist!
Joel W
I need to upgrade my crappy circular saw and have wanted a worm drive version for a while!
Bob
To upgrade my 25 year old Skil saw. Also will be building a table soon and it will come in handy.
Michael Peal
Present for my wife, stair builder!
Matt Mac
I burned out the rotor on the one I have now. I need a new one.
Destry
Very cool! I could replace my lowest end skil with the highest end!!
GT
Great replacement for my worn out Ryobi!
Matt Perry
I would love to have a worm drive saw! My projects often involve framework or a lot of rough cuts in thick material, and having a saw that can power through thick or wide boards would save a lot of time planning cuts and having to flip boards or take multiple passes just to cut off one portion. I’d use it to finish up the next hundred feet of fencing I have to replace on my property, and then use it to start building raised fruit and vegetable beds for my side yard.
I’ve picked up this saw in store displays, and the weight savings compared to a normal iron or steel casing is incredible. It’s heavy enough to plant itself firmly on the workpiece, but light enough to not wear you out after two or three cuts.
Jon
I do fiber cement siding, as well as framing. This kind of work is very hard on circular saws. The crews who work fastest and do the best work are invariably using the Mag77. Others (particularly the Makita) kick violently when they start, aren’t powerful enough to cut multiple boards at once (most sidewinder style), or burn up quickly from the fiber cement dust and aggressive cutting. I am convinced it’s time to get a real saw, but the price is a challenge.
Nathaniel
If I were to win, I’d use it to help build the deck that I’m planning for my father who doesn’t have much left time on this crazy rock of our’s. So he could be able to sit outside and enjoy the few moments that he can to watch the birds and various other animals that tend to roam about.
Dan
I love the light weight and look of the skil worm drive. I have always liked skil tools. This saw would be a great addition to my woodworking tools. It would definitely come in handy for many projects I do.
Chuck
I am going to be framing in a bathroom and adding on to a deck. My old Craftsman is toast. Count me in – thanks
Josh
Heavy duty cutting would be an awesome complement to my cordless circ saw.
Mark Jund
Greetings,
This saw looks awesome, i currently have a Skil Circular Saw but it is the low level entry model I got years ago with my first house, and it just doesn’t quite cut it. I need to keep a brand new sharp blade to have a chance of making the tough cuts. I have been intrigued by the worm drive system on the new high end circular saws.
This would be awesome.
Mark
Daniel
I would give this saw to my retired father who works everyday in his workshop building wooden items (birdhouses, boxes, furniture, etc). He is using a 10+ year old DeWalt circular saw that looks like it’s on the way to the scrap heap.
Thanks!
🙂
Gerald Montante
I love quality tools and this lightweight Skil worm drive would be a great replacement for my current saw.
Warm regards !
Eric Irwin
I have a “hand me down” Skil worm drive that has been around a long time. It would get more use, if it wasn’t as heavy as it is. I can imagine that this new version would be great for any kind of overhead cut, where you want light weight and yet still want high power to get the job done quick. I have a deck arbor project in the plans and would love to use this beast.
Dave the lumber wrecker
I really would love to have a Pro saw instead of the cheap ones I usually buy. A saw like this with all of its power would last a lifetime and then be able to be handed down to my son or daughter.
Ruben
I’d use the SkilSaw to build a shed.
Rick
Count me in!
I’ve enjoyed using the older 77 in the past, but would really appreciate the much lighter magnesium version.
Aaron Wellendorf
Bring on the light weight saw for easier one handed cutting.
Travis
I just purchased my first house last year. It’s been a great home but it’s in need of some updates. I’ve been on a tight budget and tend to borrow a lot of the power tools that I need. It’s been great having friend and neighbors that allow you to borrow what you need, but it would be even better having my own “right tools for the job.”
Mahalo
That looks like one sweet saw. I have plans to frame up a pergola and also a small shed, and with the number of cuts I’ll need to make, this saw might be just the trick. And I’m all about that 3 lbs. savings with the magnesium construction.
J.Delgadillo
would be great to have since im left handed. would love to try long ripcuts with a new mag 77 if i win.
Jason
I am a moderate DIYer. I have never owned a worm drive circ saw, but have looked at them closely during the past six months. Skil gets great reviews. I am in the process of starting a 200 ft fence and this saw would come in really handy.
Kevin
be great for the fencing and shed project I have line up for this summer.
mysweetiepiepie
I find the heavy duty cutting performance to be most appealing.
J Freeman
I’m looking for something beyond my “Grizzly Track Saw” to trim the excess real estate off the bottoms of a few solid core doors. I’ve been afraid to jump into the exterior door project because of the unknown result I might achieve with an under powered saw. The doors are now staring at me every time I walk through the garage. What’s a man to do?
mike k
the heavy duty cutting would be great for the deck I’m building.
Cole K.
I would love to compare this saw to my trusty DeWalt. The magnesium housing sounds like a pretty interesting feature.
Nick
Mag77 is a great saw!
Doug Minall
I just bought my first house, and money is real tight. Like any house in my price range, its needs work. My tools are all garage sale and hand me downs. The Skil SHD77M-02 is a major upgrade in my arsenal. Thanks
don stokes
This is just what I need. My old saw is wore out.
Russ D
Nice. No cord to accidently cut off, and this will replace my grandfather’s saw that I use.
B. Price
This saw would make my life so much easier while doing some upcoming projects.
Light weight, powerful and cordless….everything that my current saw isn’t.
Bob K
Don’t yet have a circular saw, so would love to win one!
Philip H
I could sure use the power assist in cutting the dense, old-growth cypress studs and sills in my old New Orleans house.
Greg Thompson
I’d love to use this newer lightweight version to start on a deck and hopefully an addition to a house we are in the process of purchasing now. My uncle has the old 77 and it is a great tool and look forward to keeping skilsaw in the tool shed.
Allen Johnson
I want a saw that will last the rest of my life. I grew up on a farm working with my Dad, building barns, decks and fences. He had a great saw. He was always paranoid I would cut my finger off or something.
Now that I ma a father I want a good saw I can teach my sons to use. I want a saw that will work through as many projects as his has an still have life left in it. I want a tool that I a can pass down to them when they are on their own and rasing a family.
This may not get used on a job site everyday, but it will be used by ever member of my family to build things with love.
J Thompson
If i win this saw, ill give my old worm drive saw to my brother, and laugh that i won the one he told me about.
T Sapp
I will use it to cut wood
Lindsay
I’d give it to my husband for his birthday so he can make me some more furniture.
Zorac
I could finally replace my dad’s Craftsman, all aluminum, 6-1/2″ circular saw, which still works, but scares me every time I use it.
Jeremy
My dad needs a new circular saw. His is a worn out, thirty year old Black & Decker.
Manolo
With this saw it will be easier for me and my brother to cut finish stuff as door and wood/veneer panel because of its lightness .
Steven Zagurski
This saw sure would be handy when I install the new siding on my house.
Jon V
I would absolutely love to own one of these. Tremendous torque is what it’s all about with these. Great for roof and deck work. Magnesium is nice, but it’s all about the power.
Daniel
I’d use it to replace my 11 year old mag circular saw.
tyler
I would use it to build a tree house and swings et for my daughter. It’s light wait and powerful yet durable. I have an old 7 1/4 that was my dad’s but it been through a lot and could use some rest.
German Lopez
Sweet saw. Ive been wanting a circular saw for a while now so i can do some DIY stuff around the house. And the powerful yet light weight features makes it a winner.
The Dude Abides
I want to build my daughter a playhouse for the backyard, not sure if my current cheap-o saw will make the cut for a large project.
Brian Hallberg
I would use this circular saw to help rebuild my dads porch that he is no longer able to do for himself
Michael Cruz
I love this website! I also love skil tools. My skil wet tile saw helped me knock out 2 bathroom flooring jobs.
My non-worm makita circular saw binds almost every cut through regular 2×4’s. I should’ve saved up for a skil worm the 1st time.
Crossing my fingers.
This saw would rock on my DIY chicken coop.
Tom Renner
I would love to have this saw for building a big deck on my house.
Would be wonderful!
MarkT
I would love to win Skil’s new SKILSAW SHD77M-02 because of its heavy duty cutting performance. I will be replacing my back deck soon and this saw would help me power through the heaviest of cuts. Thanks for having these great giveaways and great gear from makes like Skil.
GrantB
I would love to get this saw. I want to build pallet furniture regularly and this saw would be great for that.
Kyle
With some basement reno and a shed (re)construction project on my to-do list, I’d appreciate the power and versatility of this worm-drive Skilsaw. Would be an awesome upgrade to the battered old Skil currently weighing down my toolbox.
rON
Perfect for those HD handyman projects I get myself into. This looks like a powerful saw that would be a great addition to my tool stable.
Ian
I’d put it to good use and retire my 20 year old saw for good.
Nick
I’d love to get a worm-drive saw. The light weight of this unit make it especially appealing.
Doug M.
Thanks so much
Jacob
I would love this saw because of the weight. I been a carpenter my whole career. Now I have framers elbow…. Any over use of any of my tools hurts. My buddy has this saw and little to no pain when I tried it out. Wanted to go buy one that day but thought I would try this instead… thanks and good luck to everyone
Donald Johnson
You just can’t beat a good worm drive saw, they seem like they just follow the line by themselves, but I know I help a little. I think?
HomeSmart Services
Just ordered the Sasquatch for a big waterfront cedar deck job with copper balusters here in Northern Ca- a new Mag would be the perfect complement to my brand new Sasquatch for cutting 4×4 and 6×6 posts.. I burned out my old mag cutting 2″ thick slate 38″x38″ column caps into stair treads and wall caps over 250 of them- it’s still running but shooting blue sparks..(my fault not Skil) if selected I’ll provide pics of the new cedar deck AND the 500k job that burned out my other one- After 30+ years in the trade Skil is the ONLY name in saws I trust- REALLY looking forward to the concrete saw soon to be released!
Thx Skil!