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SKILSAW 15-Amp 7-1/4" Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw

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Amazon has SKILSAW 15-Amp 7-1/4" Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw (SPT77W-01) for $144.88. Shipping is free.

CPO Commerce via eBay also has SKILSAW 15-Amp 7-1/4" Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw (SPT77W-01) for $144.88. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for finding this deal.

About this Item:
  • Dual-Field Motor is especially designed for saws; increases cooling and extends tool life
  • Lightweight construction (14.2 lbs. without blade, cord and wrench) reduces user fatigue
  • Cut Ready depth-of-cut system helps with quick accurate depth adjustments
  • 51° bevel allows users to complete a wide variety of cuts
  • Integrated saw hook for safe rafter placement

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Amazon has SKILSAW 15-Amp 7-1/4" Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw (SPT77W-01) for $144.88. Shipping is free.

CPO Commerce via eBay also has SKILSAW 15-Amp 7-1/4" Aluminum Worm Drive Circular Saw (SPT77W-01) for $144.88. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Taco_Doomsday for finding this deal.

About this Item:
  • Dual-Field Motor is especially designed for saws; increases cooling and extends tool life
  • Lightweight construction (14.2 lbs. without blade, cord and wrench) reduces user fatigue
  • Cut Ready depth-of-cut system helps with quick accurate depth adjustments
  • 51° bevel allows users to complete a wide variety of cuts
  • Integrated saw hook for safe rafter placement

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $24.12 lower (14.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $169 at the time of this post.
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Jun 30, 2026 12:21 AM
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DrMonoFeoJun 30, 2026 12:21 AM
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Awesome saw and price seems to be hovering around what it was back in June 2025.
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Jun 30, 2026 12:35 AM
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bearstampede
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I had one of these from forever ago, glad to see they haven't changed the ergonomics. Hopefully the internals are still decent quality.
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Jul 1, 2026 7:50 PM
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fintlewoodlewixJul 1, 2026 7:50 PM
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I far prefer the cordless style. Only get this if you need it, not as your first circular.
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Jul 1, 2026 8:36 PM
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WittyCrown3678Jul 1, 2026 8:36 PM
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I assume the aluminum makes it a bit lighter? Great saw but on the heavy side, making it not as versatile for many. I agree with the previous comment about not being your first circular saw.
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Jul 1, 2026 9:10 PM
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DontTaxBeerJul 1, 2026 9:10 PM
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Skilsaw, the inventor of the circular saw. always the best, copied by the rest.
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Jul 2, 2026 12:27 AM
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flipmarcJul 2, 2026 12:27 AM
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Quote from WittyCrown3678 :
I assume the aluminum makes it a bit lighter? Great saw but on the heavy side, making it not as versatile for many. I agree with the previous comment about not being your first circular saw.
The magnesium version is lighter than the aluminum version.
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Quote from bearstampede :
I had one of these from forever ago, glad to see they haven't changed the ergonomics. Hopefully the internals are still decent quality.
AvE did a teardown and comparison of old vs new a few years ago. According to him, it's not a skookum choocher.

Teardown of new Chinese made 77: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6fJ8xFDYSM
Compared to old, really old, 77: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXQcihHppIs
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Jul 2, 2026 1:29 AM
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holmes1997Jul 2, 2026 1:29 AM
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Legit construction saw. If you're not framing, roofing or demo you're not getting the full value here. Better off cordless for most DIY.

I only want one so I can destroy some shit with reckless abandon
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Jul 2, 2026 3:29 AM
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XoblaimJul 2, 2026 3:29 AM
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Nice but my $25 used one I found at ReStore is still working lol. All original metal. Heavy but a beast
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Quote from jeff34270 :
AvE did a teardown and comparison of old vs new a few years ago. According to him, it's not a skookum choocher.Teardown of new Chinese made 77: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6fJ8xFDYSMCompared to old, really old, 77: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXQcihHppIs
Yeah, I try to be optimistic but ultimately I'm not surprised. Seems like it could maybe be "upgraded" in a few ways e.g., new/custom handle (seems doable), replacing other plastic parts, etc., but it wouldn't be too easy & it sort of undermines the general idea of an affordable tool given the custom nature of the parts.

These points of failure have to be knocking decades of life off of the saw, so I think it'd be pretty cool to get one that somebody had thoughtfully upgraded as a gift (as the guy from your videos mentioned, he used to give the older saws as gifts because they'd last a "lifetime"). I wish there was a market for this kind of thing because I love making mediocre shit into great shit.
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Jul 2, 2026 1:15 PM
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Harriet_TubgirlJul 2, 2026 1:15 PM
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Quote from fintlewoodlewix :
I far prefer the cordless style. Only get this if you need it, not as your first circular.
I really need a deal on the Milwaukee Fuel M18 version of this saw.
Jul 2, 2026 1:21 PM
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FairTeam939Jul 2, 2026 1:21 PM
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Quote from bearstampede :
Yeah, I try to be optimistic but ultimately I'm not surprised. Seems like it could maybe be "upgraded" in a few ways e.g., new/custom handle (seems doable), replacing other plastic parts, etc., but it wouldn't be too easy & it sort of undermines the general idea of an affordable tool given the custom nature of the parts.

These points of failure have to be knocking decades of life off of the saw, so I think it'd be pretty cool to get one that somebody had thoughtfully upgraded as a gift (as the guy from your videos mentioned, he used to give the older saws as gifts because they'd last a "lifetime"). I wish there was a market for this kind of thing because I love making mediocre shit into great shit.
well yeah, these are Legendary saws. i used to work with a Makita hypoid gear variety that lasted forever. Anyone know if the Makita hypoid gear one is just as good??? the one i worked with was about 30 years old, and they may have 'improved' them so that doesn't happen any more. 🫩
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the bot i asked seemed to feel the Makita was heavier and torquier.....Both saws have their strengths. The SKILSAW is ideal for users seeking a lightweight, powerful tool for tough jobs, while the Makita hypoid circular saw may be better suited for those who prioritize torque and power, despite its heavier weight and potential blade position drawbacks.
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Quote from FairTeam939 :
well yeah, these are Legendary saws. i used to work with a Makita hypoid gear variety that lasted forever. Anyone know if the Makita hypoid gear one is just as good??? the one i worked with was about 30 years old, and they may have 'improved' them so that doesn't happen any more. 🫩
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the bot i asked seemed to feel the Makita was heavier and torquier.....Both saws have their strengths. The SKILSAW is ideal for users seeking a lightweight, powerful tool for tough jobs, while the Makita hypoid circular saw may be better suited for those who prioritize torque and power, despite its heavier weight and potential blade position drawbacks.
AvE's teardown of the Makita is over a decade old, so not sure if it's been cheapened since then, but for what it's worth, here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIKPUL6b4N8
"as well made a tool as you're ever going to get."
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Jul 6, 2026 1:36 AM
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FairTeam939Jul 6, 2026 1:36 AM
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Quote from jeff34270 :
AvE's teardown of the Makita is over a decade old, so not sure if it's been cheapened since then, but for what it's worth, here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIKPUL6b4N8
"as well made a tool as you're ever going to get."
thanks. generally makita does not lower their quality, but we have to pay more as a result. i no longer need the high end quality, but i still buy it when the deals are presented. just got a Makita x-lock grinder for cheaps months ago at TSC; sometimes they surprise me with their mark downs.
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edit, i have yet to break anything Makita; but most tools i tend not to break anyway, or try not to.
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