Archive for the ‘Skill Saws’ Category
Most carpenters and handymen alike are constantly searching for the most dependable power tools to add to their collection. There’s nothing worse than needing to saw through a stack of plywood and have your motor burn out on your circular saw.
This is why even the most seasoned power tools veteran trusts the Skil saw by Skil power tools. A Skil saw has the power where it counts as well as a reputation of delivering year after year of cutting thorough those endless stacks of plywood. It’s no accident that the name Skil saw is a word that is synonymous with circular saw in the construction industry today.
Re-Using Your Circular Saw Blades
On top of buying all the power tools you need for your workshop, buying circular saw blades can get quite expensive when you have to keep buying new blades all the time to make sure you get a good clean cut. As time goes on when you use your circular saw blades, a sap residue will build up, that can start to smoke and will dramatically reduce the effectiveness of the saw blade.
A quick method that many people use to get a longer life out of their circular saw blades, is to get a type of degreasing or de-gunking solution to remove the sap residue. A popular name brand solution is called “Easy Off”. Simply spray and let soak for about fifteen to twenty seconds. Do this for both sides, and wipe clean with a rag. Repeat if necessary. Complete this simple process, and you’ll be using your circular saw blades over and over again.
Skil Tools, A Name Synonymous With Construction
Buying power tools is always an important decision. No matter if you’re selecting the best cordless drill for you, or the right circular saw for the material you are working on, you’re going to want to purchase power tools you have confidence in. Some people think that brand names don’t matter when it comes to tools, but I think some names are well known for a reason.
Skil Tools is just one of those companies to consider when looking into dependable power tools. Skil Tools manufactures all types of power tools such as their line of circular saws, which are so well known to the industry for dependability, that many refer to a circular saw as a “Skill Saw”. Skil Tools also makes one of favorite power tools, the power screwdriver. I find this tool perfect for days when I’m doing nothing but driving screws, or mounting equipment in racks.
For those who are unfamiliar with the expansive world of power tools, I’d like to take a minute to get people to familiarize themselves with the basic operations of the circular saw which is also known widely in the industry as a “skill saw”, an adaptation of a term coined by popular power tools manufacturer, skil tools for their version of the circular saw.
First off, make sure you have the right size blade for the job. Obviously, the larger the saw blade, the larger the piece of wood you are going to be able to cut. If you want to make the cut on any particular angle, you can set the angle using an adjustment switch somewhere on the circular saw, depending on the on manufacturer. When you are ready to make your cut, make sure that all obstructions are out of the way and all fingers and power cords are free from the path of the saw. While holding the power trigger, push the saw through the wood gently, but firmly, because stopping or hesitating can cause splinters in the wood and a very ugly cut. Circular saws are a lot of fun in the shop, but they are not toys and should be kept out of the reach of children.
Cutting stone with a circular saw can be a bit of a tricky practice. If you are going to attempt to cut stone with a circular saw, before your even start, make sure you are using a diamond blade. Using another type of blade is going to turn out in disaster.
There are many factors that must be weighed to determine whether or not you can cut stone with a circular saw.
The first factor being the type of stone you are cutting. The second factor being the depth of the stone. If the stone isn’t too thick, you may be able to get away with using a 7 1/2″ circular saw on a softer stone like slate. If the stone you want to cut is more course like concrete pavers, than using a worm drive circular saw is recommended, also provided the stone isn’t too thick. Personally, I wouldn’t try to cut any stone over about 3/4″. Any stone thicker than that, I would strongly suggest cutting it with a wet saw. In fact, if you own a wet saw, I wouldn’t even consider anything else. For the rest of us that don’t have the room or money for a wet saw, using circular saws or any other cutting power tools such as grinders can be effective, provide you have a handle on what you’re doing. Just remember, keeping the blade wet helps make a smooth cut and to keeps the blade sharper longer. You can use a garden hose to accomplish this. I’ve even seen someone fill up a plastic soda bottle with water and poke a little hole in the bottom, so the water would slowly trickle out on to the cutting surface. Pretty clever!
I’m the kind of guy that likes to browse the forums, do-it yourself sites, tool blogs, power tools catalogs and well, just about anything having to do with tools. While on one of my journeys through cyberspace a few years ago, I was looking to buy a saber saw. I noticed that there was plenty of information on them, but no where to buy them in an online tool store or anything. As you may or may not know, “saber saw”, is a variation, and thus, a common term for “sabre saw”. There are numerous manufacturers of these types of saws such as Skill Tools.
What I didn’t know about the world of power tools back then, was that the saber saw is professionally referred to as “the reciprocating saw”, which is a reference the blade, which moves in a reciprocating (back and forth) motion on the front of this hand-held saw. This is why I couldn’t find it in a search in an online tool store. I am finding however, that there some tool stores that call it a saber saw, I just have to do a bit of digging.
Powering Up A Workshop With Power Tools
When some one is starting a workshop, one of the most important things to consider is what kind of power tools you need. For instance, if you know you’re interests are in wood working, then perhaps getting a miter saw and a circular saw as well as a sander are going to be of huge benefit, obviously. If you’re not into the huge operation though, and just want to keep a little garage workshop for at-home repairs, then may be a cordless drill, along with some basic hand tools do you just fine.
Not only is it important to figure out what kind of power tools you need, but who the manufacturer is plays a key role in getting the most out of your power tools. I always suggest a reputable company the you trust. If you are unfamiliar to the world of power tools though, I recommend looking at companies such as Milwaukee tools, their products seem to really take the punishment I give them. DeWALT power tools is another brand I seem to have experience little problems with. Another brand is Skil Tools, who are really liked by many people I know, and personally, I love some of their stuff. I bought a cordless drill from them a couple of years ago, and it’s turned out to be the best cordless drill ever for my workshop because it’s so light and the battery lasts forever. And finally, Makita is another popular brand of power tools manufacturer. No matter what you choose in the end though, always make sure the the feel, weight and price, are right for you.
As is the case with most sophisticated machinery, operating a circular saw requires caution and attentiveness. Most mishaps and injuries that occur during its use are the result of negligence and abuse. Power saws deserve your respect and utmost attention. When purchasing a saw, look for a model whose blade is on the opposite side of your dominant hand. For instance, a right-handed person should find a Milwaukee circular saw with a blade on the left.
Serious trouble can occur when the saw operator has to struggle to see the cut line. If a right-handed person is using a saw with a blade on the right-hand side, he has to peer over the top to watch the material as it’s cut. This awkward setup spells trouble as it invites the operator to forget about body positioning. Keep your finger away from the trigger until you’re ready to begin the cut.