Skilsaw Cordless Worm Drive Saw - Initial Review

This saw is an absolute beast - Do I recommend it? Absolutely...but I'm not giving up my corded saw quite yet...

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[holdemdang]

There's probably no other review on this subject I'd value more than this one. Great channel. Always reminds me of my old man. Thanks.

[spectatecomment]

It shows the confidence and smarts that skil has.
They knew they would get an honest and thorough review from Scott.
He deserves more free tools.

[mjswart]

I know that Scott uses “Keep up the good work” as a way to sign off each episode, but it sounds so sincere every single time. It’s like a little motivational boost at the end of every episode.

[harrykourm]

I just love how you are old fashioned, makes us youngsters remember that we can learn a whole lot from some one who has been doing it longer than we've been alive for. Thanks for the videos!

[Ninja_BrOdin]

The crew I work with switched to all cordless saws about a year ago, we love it. No cords getting tangled, no need to reroute if you are moving a lot, no going to the power box every 5 minutes when it's raining to reset the breaker.

[eworzero]

This Summer my older brother, who recently transitioned out of residential carpentry and into commercial inspections, gave me his older, corded Skillsaw. It's my first. I'm using it to build out a ceramics studio (I'm a potter) in a detached garage. After using that Skillsaw all Fall I can tell you that I like carpentry again. Great review and thank YOU for keeping up the great work. Your channel has done a lot to keep me working through what has been a difficult year for me and my family. Be Well, and please know that you and your family are appreciated. Have a great 2021.

[RayStarbirdHome]

Now this is how to review a tool. Use it on the job -- on many jobs -- long enough to really understand its real-world pros and cons. Compare it with something you know intimately. This is much more helpful than the typical "unboxing and use for a day" review. Thanks so much, Scott!

[alec]

My uncle is part of the crew that maintains and installs new road signs and he says the cordless skill saw has been the biggest life changing invention of his career, even more then post foam. I wish they'd make an extension for the battery though, a short cord that can plug into the saw and into the battery so you could wear the battery in your bags.

[jjgriffin]

It was Scott's last Skilsaw review that led me to the wonderful world of AVE. Thanks.

[ivanishkov]

You don’t know how much your videos mean to me. They’ve helped me get my mind straight. So thank you, sir. You’ve made an impact on my life.

[interman]

Thirty year framer here, I have used the Makita 7 1/4 " right blade saws nearly exclusively, powerful and lightweight which is important for all day use .I bought the Dewalt 575 Flexvolt right blade saw awhile and love it, the saw has the same balance and is very powerful, I will always have a corded saw for production work on saw stools etc .

[ericw]

Back in '94 my father's new Makita Worm drive saw was cordless shortly after first use. From then on, the knot of pink electrical tape that repaired the severed cord served as a visual cue to mind the cord when running the saw.

[scaira]

The Skil wormdrive saw was My most cherished tool besides my hammer in my 35+yrs of being a carpenter, My skilsaw Never failed me & being blind in my right eye the wormdrive saw was the only saw I could confidently use & get accurate cuts every time. Great review Thanks & God Bless

[Rhosk]

I can tell you're a professional with years of experience just by the way that you pick up and handle the saw, even before you pull the trigger. Great review!

[brianharrigan]

Were about same age and started in construction about the same time, 1975, this is a very good presentation of the pluses and minuses of the battery age versus the corded tool standard !
Myself, those times that you need a cut out and away from a easy corded saw application, I've opted for a lightweight battery powered unit to be on " stand- by" for those unique situations .
As you acknowledged in the video, the need for a " professional " crew to resort to expensive battery powered tools for the majority of their work is not unnecessary, but a waste of money !!
All my jobs are pre- engineered, designed and specified, all on site conditions are mandated, power, water and access are paramount !
Those who have not mastered the operations and facilitating of their workers with the basic needs are left having to purchase their own power source to complete the tasks at hand !!
Good luck with that !!

[mmkahr]

Met up with a group of old school carpenters to frame a 1st floor deck (i-joist and subfloor) in northern Michigan recently. They brought 2 generators, 500 feet of cords and corded saws of all types. We framed the whole deck ( joists, point load blocking, 1 header, rim board and plywood) with my Makita cordless on it's initial charge (dual 6ah batts). It was fast, quiet and efficient. Hopefully I opened some minds! Thank you for your wisdom!

Edit: Makita xsh06 brushless 7 1/4 sidewinder btw. With a 2 5/8" depth of cut and a rafter hook that can hook 3", it is a roof-framing game changer.

[calebescalante]

I really love how he explains everything

[pnutmal]

The makita cordless worm drive is the way to go . Its lighter than all the other ones and it feels the most like the corded skillsaw . I was like you . Loved my corded skillsaw till i bought the makita . My old skillsaw hasn't left the shop in years . Great vid

[kurtgeisinger]

Not the first time you've backed that trailer in there, huh? Like a pro.

[josephtober]

I am not a carpenter by any sense of the word, however i enjoy your videos.
I appreciate hard/good/thoughtful and efficient work.
Thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge, your projects, your wisdom and your wonderful family! Have a great 2021!