When it comes to a circular saw, there is only one real circular saw and that is the SKILSAW. SKILSAW is the saw that built America. The reason is they were the first portable circular saw and on top of that, they had the best drive system, the Worm Drive. While technology has changed over the years, the concept hasn’t. The worm drive is still the best circular saw design for power and performance. SKILSAW changed the game when they came out with the first 7-1/4″ cordless worm drive. Well, they just upped their game with the first cordless 10-1/4″ worm drive circular saw. Yes, as crazy as that sounds, they designed a 10-1/4″ circular saw for production. Let’s check out the SKILSAW 10-1/4″ cordless circular saw.
SKILSAW 10-1/4 Cordless Circular Saw Overview
Let’s face it, time is money. When you are in the field and you want to set up a production station for cutting plywood or need to cut larger beams, you need a saw that will perform. When it comes to production, no other saw can compete with the SKILSAW. The worm drive is a gearing system that is designed for torque and you need torque for cutting beams and cutting through multiple sheets of plywood.
What’s even better than having a worm drive SKILSAW is having a worm drive SKILSAW that is cordless. As you know not all job sites have power. Sure some have generators but even so, they might not be available as they can be used somewhere else on the jobs site.
So when you think of a true professional saw, think SKILSAW. The SKILSAW 7-1/4″ is the best circular saw on the market so let’s see if the 10-1/4″ stacks up to the 7-1/4″ that we love.
SKILSAW 10-1/4 Cordless Circular Saw Features
The SPTH70M-11 is designed around a brushless motor and all magnesium construction. One cool feature of this saw is that it responds to changing applications by boosting power and torque when needed.
The SKILSAW is powered by a 48V TRUEHVL battery. The battery is designed to dissipate heat which prolongs the life of the battery. Each battery cell is wrapped with Stay Cool technology that controls temperature while the battery monitors and optimizes each cell.
You can get a full charge on the battery in one hour.
Above is the heart of the saw, the Worm Drive. The Worm Drive is the best motor set up for a circular saw in regards to torque and power.
As noted above, the saw is a 10-1/4″ saw that does come with a blade. The saw can cut up to 2-3/4″ at a 45° angle and a whopping 3-11/16″ at a 90º angle. In regards to bevel cuts, you can cut from a 0º – 51º bevel cut.
As with the other SKILSAW handles, this is a rear handle saw.
The saw features both a top and a side handle.
On top of the saw, you can attach a dust management system. And/or if you just want to cut without the dust system, you can angle where the debris is expelled from the saw.
The saw also features a rafter hook which can be folded away when not in use.
As with other components on the saw, the shoe is made of magnesium for weight and toughness.
For depth of cut, the saw features an easy to read bar to easily adjust and see the depth of cut.
SKILSAW 10-1/4 Cordless Circular Saw Performance
When it comes to performance, this saw is amazing. I still can’t believe how large of a saw in regards to the diameter and how powerful this saw is. For me, this is truly corded power in a cordless version.
SKILSAW 10-1/4 Cordless Circular Saw Overview
The bottom line, this saw is a beast. Anyone looking for a true saw that will perform, this is the saw to own. The saw is powerful, fast, and runs like a corded saw. Take your pick, the 7-1/4″ or the 10-1/4″ is a top circular saw and is a class of its own.
