Skil Saws 5400 Series Saw

The DIY Model of Circular Saws

The 5400 series has a "sidewinder" configuration instead of the "worm drive" configuration that has made Skil famous.

This particular skil circular saw has the blade on the right side as well.

Now my personal experience has taught me that when the blade is on the right side that doesn't necessarily mean it is a "right-handed" saw.

I have found that if it's a right side blade it is easier for a lefty to handle. This seems to be the case with every saw that I have tried over the years.

Something to keep in mind though is when you use the bevel feature of any saw the statement above sometimes changes depending on how the power tool is built.

I would recommend giving the bevel feature a try right off the get go when purchasing this saw or any other portable saw.

Specifications

• Arbor Size: 5/8"
• Assembled In: United States
• Blade Diameter: 7 1/4"
• Cord Length: 6 ft.
• Depth of Cut at 45 Deg.: 1 15/16" Max
• Depth of Cut at 90 Deg.: 2 7/16" Max
• Max. Motor HP: 2.3 HP
• No Load RPM: 4,600
• Rating: 12 Amp
• Voltage: 120 V

Accessories

• 20 Tooth Steel Blade
• Blade Wrench

Skil 5400 Series Saw Review

	Inexpensive Lightweight Easy to handle Good visibility of blade and cutting surface Easy to adjust cutting depth	Wingnut bevel adjustment is cumbersome lack of visibility of worksurface when cutting bevels No blade lock when changing blades

All in all this has been a pretty good saw for me and I still use it quite frequently to this day.

I have gotten more than my money out of this purchase.

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