I never really use the scale and wonder if the production cost would come down if they eliminated it altogether? I’m guessing they are trying to get you in the ball park quickly. plywood, and for 1x and 2x dimensional lumber. I’m not a huge fan of the depth-of-cut adjustment which is marked for 1⁄4-in., 1⁄2-in., and 3⁄4 in. There is an adjustment to ensure the blade is 90 degrees to the base which is nice for setting up the saw and checking it after a drop. The spindle lock is more accessible the previous model and makes the blade change process faster. Currently it enjoys the reputation as being the lightest worm-drive saw on the market.Īttaching the blade to the Mag77LT was easier. Skil achieved this weight reduction by using magnesium in the blade guard, base plate, motor and gear housing. and has an 8-foot power cord with a twist lock plug. The Mag77LT measures 9 x 20.75 inches, weighs 13.2 lb. This saw is even lighter than my Dewalt DWS535 and the Makita’s hypoid 5377MG.
Pulling the Mag77Lt out of the box revealed a compact and clearly lighter saw than other inline saws I’ve used in the past. No matter how you hold, use or bang this saw around the wrench stays put. The best feature on this multipurpose wrench is the positive-action “snap in” that holds it securely in the saw’s base plate. Snap in and store securely in base plate.
The Mag77LT was some upgraded to include a 53 degree bevel capacity (the previous Mag77 model topped out at 51.5 degrees), a rubberized grip and top handle, and a storage spot on the base plate for the multipurpose blade wrench which is designed to do all of the following: This new design does have some features that distinguish it from the earlier Mag77 design. It is very much still the “Skilsaw” that we all know with the same basic time-tested design. The Mag 77LT is Skil’s newest and lightest circular saw yet. If you ask me, that’s a nice place to be for the folks at Skil. The reputation has been so long running that people today often refer to any brand circular saw as a “SkilSaw.” In the world of residential and commercial remodeling the SkilSaw has enjoyed a very long reputation of quality, rugged durability and exceptional performance.