Skil Worm Drive Saw (SPT77WML). Pros and Cons.

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I learned a lot after buying the SKILSAW SPT77WML-01 15-Amp 7-1/4-Inch Lightweight Worm Drive Circular Saw. In this video, I will share why the worm drive skil saw is good and some ways that I think it is worse than the sidewinder style saw.
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[@marks6663]

every saw I have ever owned has had a blade lock out, including a 40 year old $30 Black and Decker.

[@medawc519]

Regarding the blade lock - virtually all sidewinders but except the cheapest crap or very old ones have a blade lock...

[@adamjames1375]

I own many battery & 120v saws. 6-½" blade left battery saws 7-¼" 120v sidewinders 7-¼ wormdrives And a rear handle 36v makita. I use and like them all for different purposes, but if I could only keep one, it'd be the mag77.

[@JeffB1961]

some of your differences are simply because you are comparing a professional saw to a homeowner version ........ i won't by a dewalt or makita again circle saw again .....they are decent saws but my all magnesium skillsaw is more powerful and still runs like a champ after almost 10 years of use and abuse .

[@dustinkrebs8229]

If you change the oil in the mag 77 once in a while, it will last for a lifetime 💯

[@stephenmendenhall5613]

The worm drive stops faster after you release the trigger because it has a brake.

[@2010stoof]

Doesn't have a break but there is a gear and oil so it slows a little faster. But no worm drive skilsaw 120v has a brake

[@AlaskanFreedom]

I've worked in construction since the 90's. It's like comparing a Prius to a work truck. Never seen a sidewinder on a job site once. It's a great starter tool for DIY personnel. If you're new to the Skil worm drive, remember the oil checks and changes. Also, it's a saw you can own for a very long time. It's easy to work on and replace parts like brushes, cords, and the switch. I don't think it's fair to knock the placement of the handle on the worm drive. Isn't that just for carrying it? It's a one-handed tool. Plus you can easily add a sky-hook to the worm drive, that way you're hanging your saw rather than setting it down.

[@AlaskanFreedom]

BTW I've never owned or used a Chinese Skil saw, only the Bosch models from before 2015 that were made in America. No idea if the Chinese ones now are good.

[@byranyates6987]

Owned a Skilsaw worm drive saw for over 50 years. Bought it when I started framing homes back in the 70’s . Never had an issue with other than replacing the cord ( cutting the cord sometimes ) Big box store had replacements on the shelf along with the trigger switch until a couple years ago. Still use it but have bought the Milwaukee 6-1/4 “ sidewinder. Do love my wormdrive but am loving the light weight Milwaukee for breaking down sheets. Doubt the Milwaukee will last 50+ years.

[@interman7715]

Fwiw ,I have been building and renovating houses for over 30 years and have used a Makita corded sidewinder saw exclusively, I am right handed and I can see the left hand side of the blade easily for accurate cutting,the sawdust is ejected out the right hand side so it doesn't cover me .The saw is lightweight and doesn't wear you out.Blade right saws such as mine are easy to cut compound mitres to the long point mark and most of the base sits on the desired timber..When choosing a sidewinder saw make sure it has the cutaway on the blade guard so you can see the blade on the left hand side. 99% of saws sold are blade right and for good reason.

[@2010stoof]

Fyi skilsaw does sell a left blade sidewinder (only company that i know of for plug in saw) ititially they called it the "southpaw" but on their site they just call it "left blade sidewinder" now SPT67M8 is the nodel number. I owm both the southpaw and 2 worm drives. In reality i just like left blade saws as im right handed

[@derekbryant6137]

The Worm Drive saw is a professional saw and you do lay it on its side laid down it's intended to be used by construction workers concrete form workers framers siding contractors and roofers this type of Saw has plenty of torque to cut through wet Lumber and difficult to cut Hardwoods they don't kick back as much as a Sidewinder will and you can fit them in places that you can't put a sidewinder they have excellent line of sight because if your right-handed you can see the blade at all times they are a true gear-driven system the direct drive saw also known as a sidewinder doesn't have as much power as a warm Drive I'm 42 and I have used both types of saw since I was 15 years old the direct drive saw does not require very much skill to use it's easier to use it and it is lighter worm drives are typically much heavier than a direct drive but they will last much longer than a direct drive circular saw and that is because they are oil lubricated they require gearbox oil they're not maintenance-free and they are more expensive than a direct drive saw if you are an occasional user a direct drive saw is best for you but if you're framing houses every day horse setting concrete forms they are the circular saw for you and there are much better saws out there than a skill saw but the skill saw is the best value and it is the circular saw That Built America but pretty much now it's just a brand name they're made in China they used to be made here in the US

[@rightlanehog3151]

Thankfully there is still good selection of Made in USA saws in the used market.

[@notusedexer]

7:59 work really WELL!

[@iphone7149]

Isnt your blade on backwards on the worm? The Blade needs to be reversed.

[@AlaskanFreedom]

It's correct. Blade turns opposite direction on a worm drive.

[@2010stoof]

Lol the saw blade he's using came with the diablo blade (-22 on model number) and it's the only time you'll see the name of the blade on a worm drive saw. Diablo printed them on the opposite side for the blade included with the saw. The -01 in model number comes with skilsaw blade

[@michaelshelnutt3534]

I have never used a worm drive, or a rear handle saw... but looking to upgrade my cheapo Ryobi side winder.

[@CoolStuffGuysLike]

The worm drive saw definitely feels much more "heavy duty" by comparison. It is a beast. You can do what I do and keep the Ryobi for times when weight matters and get a worm drive for the serious cuts. A high quality sidewinder won't let you down though either. A friend of mine has a really nice makita 15A and it is pretty nice.

[@wildbill23c]

The worm drive saw is much heavier than your Ryobi, its also got a lot more power, its built for hard use all day long where most other saws are just the occasional use type of buyer. I've always had sidewinder saws from various manufacturers over the years, but after I bought the worm drive, I've found I really like it, its heavy like I mentioned, but it seems to track better on rip cuts through sheet goods, and it has the power to rip through anything.

[@edwinmondragon3762]

I use my worm drive for single handed cuts, especially without sawhorses doing gravity cuts .If i have all of my equipment out, i use the sidewinder.

[@321mogul]

Raiders the height all the way up on the worm drive and it sits upright!!

[@brucenator930]

Your twin brother does great wine making videos!

[@CoolStuffGuysLike]

Lol, that is my channel also. This is just for non winemaking related videos.

[@rolandlymangrover754]

Cordless worm drive is the best

[@wildbill23c]

I've never used one....and as far as I know Skil is the only company that makes a cordless worm drive...the others are just rear handle direct drive.

[@Maxb49]

This is a great video!

[@CoolStuffGuysLike]

Thank you! I was honestly a little surprised by a few of the differences between the worm drive saw and the sidewinder. I was almost expecting the worm drive to be better at just about everything, but if you don't need the power, the sidewinder may be a better saw for you.