SKIL HAS A NEW FLOORING SAW
February 4, 2010 by mannop125
Filed under Industry News
SKIL has a new groundbreaking flooring saw that saves time, energy and money by allowing users to make all sorts of cuts with just one tool.
Drawing from the brand’s expertise in cutting and their innovative product development process, SKIL is proud to unveil the latest addition to a full product offering, the SKIL Flooring Saw. The SKIL Flooring Saw allows do-it-yourselfers and installation professionals alike to leave their bench top tools in their workshops and upgrade to a multi-functioning saw that makes clean cuts which will impress even the most seasoned flooring installers.
Designed to cut through hardwood, laminate and engineered flooring up to 8 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick, the SKIL Flooring Saw smoothly makes miter cuts between zero to 47 degrees and also quickly transitions to a fixed saw allowing rip cuts to width.
“The ability to make both miter cuts and rip cuts in all wood flooring types with one saw makes this tool a pioneering product that DIYers and flooring installers are going to appreciate,” said Garth Prince, Product Marketing Manager for SKIL. ”Whether your installation project takes you to the attic or the basement, our new Flooring Saw offers the ultimate in cutting innovation. After receiving extremely positive feedback from installers who tested it during development, we know they’re looking forward to its launch. DIYers are also going to see this saw as a great alternative to larger bench top tools for their flooring projects.”
The saw features a large aluminum tabletop with miter detents at the most popular angles, ensuring cutting accuracy for all skill and experience levels. SKIL’s engineering team had the foresight to design the tabletop height to 1-1/2 inches, the same height as a piece of scrap 2x material or two pieces of stacked oak hardwood flooring. This allows for support of extra long flooring pieces so they don’t bend or tip off the table during cuts, increasing accuracy and safety. The SKIL Flooring Saw comes with a 40-tooth carbide tipped blade – which provides a clean cut without shredding laminate or splintering oak. Additional features include a built-in cord wrap, a handle for easy portability and a convenient push stick that stores under the table top. Available online and in select retail and hardware stores nationwide beginning in March, the new SKIL Flooring Saw (model # 3600) will have a suggested retail price of $159. Visit www.skiltools.com/en/flooringsaw for detailed product information and where to buy.
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Looks like a great new tool! Who owns Skil Tools?
I just spoke with Skill about this saw. It will be released in March and only available at LOWES
I constantly lay floors whether its wood, laminate, or vinyl planks, and were are consistleny looking for a way to cut flooring in the rooms that we are laying products in. Does anyone know if there is a great mess with this product or does it hold dust pretty well?
Thanks!
It does make quite a bit of mess. The dust bag is just like that on a miter saw… virtually useless.
Sort of makes the ability to cut in the room where you are laying flooring a mute point as the cleanup is extensive. Sure, you can hook a vac up to it, but that is another tool that has to be brought in and you have to put up with the noise.
As far as easy to carry into a room… the motor locks in position directly above the carry handle… if you have big hands it is uncomfortable to carry. It is not balanced for carrying either… it hits your leg when you walk… not a pleasant feeling.
Cool tool for the application, but Skil left some design elements on the table.
To my knowledge, there is no competition… I would look for new players as they will probably address the Skil unit’s short comings… mainly dust retention, tool balance and the awkward fence setup.