Watch “Vintage Skil worm drive saw model 825” on YouTube

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torontotoolmanMember since May 2015May 23, 2015 6:16 PM CT

This is cool a skillsaw worm drive from the 40s this thing is a beast i would love to get my hands on one of these

chadlanthierMember since Mar 2013May 24, 2015 6:46 PM CT

It’s a beast, they don’t make them like that anymore.

torontotoolmanMember since May 2015May 24, 2015 8:38 PM CT

I know what a classic i would love to get my hands on.one prob onw of those tools that just need to get passed down and taken care of

Nalu RashMember since Apr 2015May 24, 2015 9:20 PM CT

Man I love old tools. An old cars also. It just seems like they made things with pride and quality in mind. What an awesome saw, thanks for posting

torontotoolmanMember since May 2015May 25, 2015 6:09 AM CT

Np bro im in the same boat.i love the old.classics

PeteWMember since Aug 2014May 26, 2015 10:45 AM CT

crazy video. would be so cool to own that.

DR99Member since Nov 2012May 26, 2015 11:05 AM CT

It’s a nice piece of American steel don’t get me wrong but, but I wonder how many blown rotator cuffs that thing has caused. How much do you think that saw weights?

torontotoolmanMember since May 2015May 26, 2015 12:59 PM CT

DR99 wrote:
It’s a nice piece of American steel don’t get me wrong but, but I wonder how many blown rotator cuffs that thing has caused. How much do you think that saw weights?

He says in the video i think 22 lbs but thsts not to far off of the shd 77s there likev20 lbs i think but its a nice tool goes to show if you take care of your tools they will last

Conductor562Member since Nov 2011Jun 17, 2015 7:43 PM CT

20 lbs. is probably pretty close. In the mid 60’s the metal bodied Craftsman saws were listed in the catalog at 17 lbs.

ChrisKMember since Dec 2012Jun 17, 2015 7:49 PM CT

That’s an awesome video @torontotoolman ! I’ve got the new Skil Sidewinder coming in tomorrow. It’s all magnesium and is supposed to be the bees knees. Aside from being a per weight compared to this old guy, I bet this thing will cut the pants offer the newer models.

DR99Member since Nov 2012Jun 17, 2015 8:00 PM CT

Conductor562 wrote:
20 lbs. is probably pretty close. In the mid 60’s the metal bodied Craftsman saws were listed in the catalog at 17 lbs.

Hey Conductor is back!! I just picked up some Armstrong hand tools man they make some nice stuff!! I got some from the deals Home Depot has online.

BigmikezMember since Jun 2013Jun 17, 2015 8:03 PM CT

Conductor562 wrote:
20 lbs. is probably pretty close. In the mid 60’s the metal bodied Craftsman saws were listed in the catalog at 17 lbs.

Whatup conductor!! Good 2 YA bro!!

jon burgessMember since Mar 2015Sep 7, 2015 8:05 PM CT

i have got an old skilsaw but i do not know the year