After years of offering only consumer-oriented 7-1⁄4-in. sidewinders, Skil is aiming the 5687 to pros. Blade-guard operation is good at all angles, and cutline markers are passable at both 90° and 45°. Engraved numbers mark every 5° on the 51° bevel scale, and the 45° bypass is a simple offset slot. Despite a body-to-baseplate connection in line with the blade guard, this saw was stable. The offset distances from the edges of the baseplate to the blade are convenient measurements of 5-in. and 1-1⁄2-in., respectively.
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Editor Test Results:
Overall Rating
N/A
Ergonomics
N/A
Sightlines
N/A
Depth and Bevel Adjustments
N/A
Base and Blade Guard
N/A
Manufacturer Specifications:
Manufacturer
Skil
Manufacturer's Web Site
www.skiltools.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number
800-301-8255
Weight
9.4 lb.
Dimensions
N/A
Blade Size
7-1/4 in.
Max Depth of Cut (90/45 degrees)
2-7/16 in. at 90 degrees; 1-15/16 in. at 45 degrees
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