Skil HD5510 6.5 Amp 5-1/2-Inch Circular Saw

Skil HD5510 6.5 Amp 5-1/2-Inch Circular Saw Features

Additional Skil HD5510 6.5 Amp 5-1/2-Inch Circular Saw Information

It’s an amazingly light 6-1/2 pounds, and quite honestly, it feels like a toy when you first pick it up. But don’t be fooled by its petite dimensions. It plows across a 2-by-8 like nobody’s business, and if you’re used to a bigger, heavier circular saw, you can’t help but be delighted by how beautifully it handles. Taking it through a ¾-inch sheet is a joyride.

The left-side blade is perfect for right-handers, offering a nice clear sightline, and all the adjustments are convenient and easy to use. The bevel lever is up front, and the action is smooth and easy to set precisely. Depth of cut adjusts from the back, and that, too, is done easily.

If there are any caveats, we think it would be only that your capacity is slightly less with this little Skil as opposed to a bigger model, in that you can’t cut a 45-degree bevel on 2-by stock with this, and you’re at your max depth of cut at 90 degrees on a 2-by.

For everything else, this is an absolute beauty of a saw that will never tax your back, your shoulder or your arm. Contractors who find themselves climbing ladders or working on scaffolds will especially love this saw, as well as homeowners who don’t feel confident taking on a beefy saw but still want to get the job done. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What’s in the Box
Saw, blade wrench, combination blade

What Customers Say About Skil HD5510 6.5 Amp 5-1/2-Inch Circular Saw:

I contacted Skil and we went through the paces. The saw is rough with blade installed (no matter who's blade or bushings). This says bearing problems to me. Skil said it was a bad saw, so don't accept this saw if it runs rough with a blade. It is not supposed to do this.The 30 day return policy is great, and the process with Amazon is very easy.My only problem now, is do I try this saw again, go for another brand, or just keep using my 7-1/4.not a good spot to be in when you get a lemon.Addendum:Was looking for another trim saw and came up with the Porter-Cable 345 SawBoss but it turns out it is having the same bearing problem, so don't get your hopes up for this one either.I just may have to spend the big bucks and go with a Makita.

Great buy-I found the saw to be exactly what I wanted. The right size for those trim jobs where a larger saw is an over kill. I was really impressed with the price and the shipping. From time of order til I got the saw was less than a week.

This saw is well balanced and very powerful. After reading reviews about this saw, I chose to give it a try. My 61/2 inch saw that I am replacing quit on me so I needed to replace it. It cuts deep enough for most jobs and I see little use for my 71/2 inch saw.There was a part missing (the clamp tightner for bevel adjustment) but Amazon sent me another saw and paid the shipping back to them. Great service.

It is very heavy duty, but small and light. This is my "go-to" saw. I like its steel ball bearing construction so I know it will last longer then me. It is much lighter and more maneuverable then my worm drive Skilsaw. I find myself reaching for this rather then my heavy worm drive skil because it is so capable. I'd buy this saw again in a heartbeat.Sometimes Amazon sells these as reconditioned. They make for a great deal.

I really like this saw. With this little guy, its a breeze.I've seen people complain that it won't cut a 2X at 45 degrees. But I've been using it on 1X, plywood (where it really excels, and 2x.

The power is more than adequate, far more powerful and comfortable than a battery saw. I just used it yesterday to cut slots for 2 x 4s into a 4X post that was in the ground. I was able to find blades at Home Depot.

It has no trouble plowing through a 2 X 4. That said, I wouldn't use this tool to cut 2 X 12s all day. I think that would stress it.

I used to do this with my 18 pound skilsaw. Most of my 2X cuts are 90 degrees and if I need to cut 45 degrees, I'll dust off my worm drive.Bottom line: I am very pleased with this saw.