Skilsaw metal-cutting saws
Innovative metal-cutting saws designed to show metal no mercy.
Skilsaw brings its expertise from wood cutting to the metal-cutting arean with three new professional grade saws, including an 8-inch worm-drive metal saw, a 12-inch dry-cut saw and a 14-inch abrasive chop saw. This new metal cutting lineup is designed for maximum performance to meet and exceed expectations among trade pros, Skil sources report.
Outlaw metal saw
The Skilsaw SPT78MMC 8-inch Outlaw worm-drive saw for metal is available with a Diablo cermet blade (SPT78MMC-22) or a Skilsaw carbide blade (SPT78MMC-01), It is the first true worm-drive by Skilsaw specifically optimized to cut through metal. The Worm Drive design and left-side blade offers superior ergonomics and ease of use, and a best-in-class Dual-Field motor provides more power, precision and durability. It is equipped with a blade window for added visibility and has the largest chip tray available, which holds 33 percent more material.
“Skilsaw is on a mission to set a new standard for metal cutting applications,” said Gregg Mangialardi Skilsaw group product manager. “Metal cutting is one of the most demanding applications for any power tool and our new SPT78MMC 8-inch Outlaw saw is built specifically to handle the job time and time again.”
12-inch dry-cut saw
The new Skilsaw SPT62MTC 12-inch dry-cut saw is also available with a Diablo cermet blade (SPT62MTC-22) or a Skilsaw carbide blade (SPT62MTC-01) for fast, clean cuts and great precision. Weighing 38.2 pounds,not including the blade cord and wrench, the SPT62MTC is one of the lightest weight saws in its class. It also features a 15-amp motor for power to get the job done with maximum efficiency, a soft-start to reduce torque and extend the motor life, and an impressive 4-1/2-inch cut depth in a compact frame. Other key features of the SPT62MTC-22 include a depth-of-cut stop which easily adjusts for materials of different sizes and shapes and on tool wrench storage for quick and convenient blade changes.
Abrasive chop saw
The Skilsaw SPT64MTA-01 14-inch abrasive chop saw comes packaged with a high-performance powertrain for optimal power and versatility needed for various metal cutting applications in the shop and out on the jobsite. With a stamped steel base that’s 11 inches. x 18-1/2 inches and a total weight of 33.9 pounds not including the blade cord and wrench, the chop saw provides excellent stability when cutting large loads and maintains a lightweight frame for excellent portability. Professionals also have the ability to perform 45 degree miter cuts and can easily adjust for different sizes and shapes of materials.
Additional features include heat treated ball bearings which are mounted on the motor gearings for longer life under heavy loads and is constructed with a steel base, chip deflector and guards for added toughness and durability.
“The newest lineup of SKILSAW metal cutting saws deliver professionals tried and true tools they can count on,” said Mangialardi. “These saws will exceed expectations when the most demanding tasks are thrown their way, especially when the job requires cutting materials such as metal studs, unistrut, threaded rod, rigid conduit, rebar, sheet metal, angle iron and even steel tubing.”
the saws will be available in March 2016.
www.skilsaw.com
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