SKILSAW SPT70WM-01 15 Amp 10-1/4" Magnesium SAWSQUATCH Worm Drive Circular Saw,Silver
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Best for thick timber
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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Across the reviewers we read, the SKILSAW SPT70WM-01 SAWSQUATCH 10-1/4 inch worm drive is the go-to when you need to cut 4x and heavy stock in a single pass. On r/Tools, high-trust commenters call it 'a beast' but warn it is 'really heavy' and only worth it 'if you are cutting some serious lumber.' An r/woodworking user agrees it is 'very powerful, and very loud,' better for general construction than fine work. An r/timberframe poster praises the depth of cut but gripes about the lack of a fence attachment and notes it 'draws a lot of power and trips breakers.'
What reviewers liked
- High-trust community consensus that it cuts 4x lumber cleanly in one pass
- 15-amp Dual-Field motor and magnesium build praised for power and durability
- Oil-bath worm-drive gearbox built for heavy use
Where it falls short
- Repeatedly described as heavy and tiring to lug on r/Tools
- r/woodworking and r/timberframe note it is very loud
- r/timberframe user reports it draws enough current to trip breakers and lacks a fence attachment
- Overkill for standard framing and sheet goods
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Across the reviewers we read, the SKILSAW SPT70WM-01 SAWSQUATCH 10-1/4 inch worm drive is the go-to when you need to cut 4x and heavy stock in a single pass. On r/Tools, high-trust commenters call it 'a beast' but warn it is 'really heavy' and only worth it 'if you are cutting some serious lumber.' An r/woodworking user agrees it is 'very powerful, and very loud,' better for general construction than fine work. An r/timberframe poster praises the depth of cut but gripes about the lack of a fence attachment and notes it 'draws a lot of power and trips breakers.'
- Larger than life saw for cutting 4x cleanly and efficiently in one pass
- 15 Amp Dual-Field motor designed specifically for saws for relentless power and durability
- Magnesium construction means legendary durability
- The anti-snag lower guard provides smooth operation for small cut-off piece
- 51 degree bevel allows users to complete a wider variety of cuts
We LOVE the 10-1/4” saw, but aren't particularly fond of the 7-1/4” saw. It's heavy as hell and oddly balanced (because of the massive battery) ...
It has power, and cuts deep. My biggest gripe is that it doesn't have a fence attachment. It also seems to draw a lot of power and trip breakers ...
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