Skil 5680-01 14 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw with Laser Beam |  | Brand: Skil
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $136.84
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 2829
Color: NA
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21.5
Dimensions (in): 17.6 x 11.4 x 10
MPN: 5680-01
Model: 5680-01
UPC: 039725028655
EAN: 0039725028655
ASIN: B0019RTAHW
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 14-amp, 2.5-horsepower motor--ball bearing motor construction for twice the life | | • | 1 beam cut line laser | | • | Power on LED for powered tool alert | | • | On tool wrench storage for quick and easy blade changes | | • | 1/2-pound less weight reduces user fatigue |
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Product Description
Skil, 7-1/4", 14A, Circular Saw With Laser, 2.5HP Motor With Ball Bearing Construction, 1 Beam Cut Line Laser, Power On LED For Powered Tool Alert, Includes: 24T Carbide Blade & Carry Bag, Rear Lever Depth Adjustment For Quick Cut Depth Changes, Safety Lock Out Switch Minimizes Accidental Starts, 15% More Speed For Faster Cuts, Better Finish 1/2 LB Less Weight Reduces User Fatigue, 20% Wider Foot Makes Saw More Stable, Accu-Sight Cut Guide For Cutting Accuracy, Anti-Snag Lower Guard For Small Cut Offs On Tool Wrench Storage For Quick & Easy Blade Changes.
Amazon.com Product Description
The 5680-01 7-1/4-inch SKILSAW is lighter and more compact than previous models, while providing more power to get the job done quickly. User-friendly features, such as a Single Beam Laser Cut Line™ and a wider, more stable foot, allow users to get the job done right the first time. With over 80 years of engineering experience, the 5680-01 combines lightweight design with the power and durability you have come to expect from a SKILSAW.
1 Beam Laser Cut Line™ produces straight, accurate cuts. |
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On-tool wrench storage for quick and easy blade changes. View larger. | 
Equipped with a 24-tooth carbide blade capable of cutting through a variety of materials. |
- 14-amp, 2.5-HP motor with durable ball-bearing construction extends the life of the saw
- 1 Beam Laser Cut Line™ ensures an accurate cut
- 1/2 lb lighter and 15% faster than predecessor*
- Power-on LED alerts the user that tool is plugged in
- Safety lock-out switch minimizes accidental starts
- Patented Anti Snag lower guard provides smooth operation for small cut-off pieces
- Rear lever depth-adjustment quickly assures accurate cut depth in material
- Wide foot guarantees more stability and control when making cuts
- On-tool wrench storage for quick and easy blade changes
*SKILSAW 5750-01 |
Innovative Features and Benefits
The 5680-01 SKILSAW has a 14-amp, 2.5-horsepower motor that supplies ample strength for ripping through all varieties of wood, while the 7-1/4-inch 24-tooth carbide blade provides the cutting capacity to tackle a variety of projects, including building decks, fencing, sheds, or wooden furniture. The 5680-01 is also 1/2 of a pound lighter and 15% faster than its predecessor (5750-01), reducing user fatigue while increasing efficiency. And the 1 Beam Laser Cut Line™ helps the user make accurate cut lines.The 5680-01 SKILSAW possesses many innovative safety features including a patented Anti Snag lower guard, which reduces hang-ups in materials when making narrow cutoffs. A rear depth adjustment lever enables the user to easily adjust the depth of cut, while the trigger safety lock prevents accidental starts. A power-on LED alerts the user that the tool is plugged in, and a wide foot guarantees stability and control when making cuts. SKIL Heritage
SKIL Power Tools is a leader in portable electric power tools and accessories that serves the consumer do-it-yourself and professional construction markets. Founded in 1924 with the invention of the SKILSAW Worm Drive, SKIL now delivers a complete line of power tools designed and engineered to help do-it-yourselfers achieve home project success, while providing professionals durable, cost-conscience tools for the jobsite. What's in the Box
5680-01 SKILSAW, 24-tooth carbide blade, wrench, and carrying bag.
Product Specifications- Amperage: 14
- Arbor Size: 5/8" Round
- Blade Diameter: 7-1/4"
- Blade Size: 7-1/4"
- Certifications: cULus
- Cord Length: 6'
- Depth of Cut at 45°: 1-15/16" max cut
- Depth of Cut at 90°: 2-7/16" max cut
- Hertz: 50-60 Hz
- Max. Motor HP: 2.5 HP
- No Load RPM: 5,300
- Power/Duty: 2.3 HP
- Rating: 12 amp
- Voltage: 120V
- Weight: 10.6 lbs
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 Good value January 4, 2010
Philip J. Bohlken (Caldwell, Idaho)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought this as a gift for my son. I always check the base plate on a circular saw for flex. Too many saws, even more expensive than this one, have weak base plates that bend a little from the weight of your hand on the saw. The result is that cuts are not accurate and may wander. This saw has a surprisingly rigid base plate. The fact the saw's motor draws 14 amps indicates it has plenty of power, especially with a carbide tipped blade. The motor also has ball bearings. I like the release lever on the depth of cut adjustment that is in place of a simple wing nut. This is a good solid saw. I did use the saw a couple of times and found the laser fell a bit more to one side of the line than it should. The laser can not be adjusted. The electrical cord is very stiff and does not hang loosely. A couple of times its stiffness almost caused it to come into the path of the blade.
awsome product November 24, 2008
R. DeVore (cheyenne, wy)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I didn't realize how bad my old 20 year old saw was. First time I used this new one I cut thru my sawhorse without even realizing it! Highly recommend the laser, makes even my cuts look like a pro did it!
Skil Saw May 4, 2009
Joseph Kuklak
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Great saw. Bought it refurbished didn't need a new one. This replaced a 30 year old saw that finally died. I love that laser. It works like a new one. What a deal.
Good basic unit for the price. December 4, 2009
Kenneth L. Church (Clovis, CA, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a good basic saw at a great price. The laser feature is very helpful.
As a "beginner" I love this saw June 25, 2010
J. S. Carr (Michigan USA)
I'm not going to pretend to know a lot about this type of saw, or compare it to similar models. I've used very few circ saws in my life, but hopefully my experience with this product as someone inexperienced overall with circ saws will be helpful.
This saw was very easy to get acquainted with. It's easy to change the blades. It's easy to set the cutting depth. The laser guide is not only super cool but also quite useful. I made a hardboard fence as described in the video on the cheap and it works awesome for cutting wider boards too. I've used this saw to cut up to 2x12's for benches I made to go on our deck after getting this saw. It was so quick & easy I built us new deck tables too, and getting straight clean cuts was very easy. I think with just those 2 projects the saw more than paid for itself vs buying pre-made furniture (I used Google SketchUp to design them which tremendously helped them come out well!). Now my lady is crazy about our new deck furniture, thinks I'm just handy as you please, and the investment in this saw quickly paid itself off plus makes me look good. Seriously, what more could you want? Plus I get to say I have a LASER Saw. Heck yeah 5 stars!
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