Skilsaw

[PutnamEco]

Some pics of my old model 77

[Papaw]

Workhorse for sure!!

[OilyRascal]

Its a nice looking saw, but you'd work more than a horse cutting rafter tails all morning with that.  Makes my arm hurt to look at it.

[PutnamEco]

This saw is semi retired, It is a shop queen now. The weight is not as bad as you would think, around what a more modern Skil HD77 weights .  I usually use my Hilti WSC 7.25-A 36 V cordless saw for rafter tails, unless it is a larger project, then I would use my corded Milwaukee saw.

[BDFan1981]

I wonder if anyone could provide any production dates as to each and every type number for the 77?

And here's what I know of them so far:
Type 15 was issued at some point in the late 1970s; is the last 77 to use the black and red label which I believe had made its debut with Type 14. (NOTE: The attachment I included in this reply shows this particular version of the label.)

Type 16 was manufactured starting in December 1985 and has the black and silver label reading "SKILSAW PROFESSIONAL" on the black part of the label, with the tool specs on the silver portion.

Type 16A was an incremental revision of the above, from circa 1987.

Type 17 was issued in 1993, after Skil and Bosch merged (forming S-B Power Tool Co.); Bosch would acquire Skil in full three years later. It was also this time when Skil's heavy-duty and super-duty power tools would be given the new "SKIL HD" or "SKILSAW HD" label.

~Ben

[oldtools]

I would like that information also.. have an OLD! 77
http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=6222.msg39926#msg39926
other post had good info also
http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=6544.msg41293#msg41293

[BDFan1981]

I would like that information also.. have an OLD! 77
http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=6222.msg39926#msg39926
other post had good info also
http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=6544.msg41293#msg41293

Your 77 appears to date from the 1940s-early 1950s for it is still all-metal and the modernized SKIL and SKILSAW logos weren't used yet.

~Ben

[oldtools]

PutnamEco & BDFan, your post on SKILSAW, you were looking for information on manufactures date based on Ser#. ?
I sent a Email to skilsaw.com Liisa, Skil Customer Service replied, below is a copy of the Email discussion FYI.  They were very helpful..
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Dear Jerry,
 
Thank you for writing. Based on the serial number, you have a Type 5 model 77 saw. This model was manufactured in 1951. Please write back if there is anything further that I can assist you with.

Liisa
Skil Customer Service

For additional information, please visit our web site at www.Skil.com

Don’t forget to order your Genuine Skil replacement parts on-line at www.boschtoolservice.com and if you need some help, our live chat representatives will be happy to assist you with your order or any questions you may have!

We are interested in your feedback regarding your email experience. Please click the following link to complete our online customer satisfaction survey: http://research.affina.com/snaponline/surveylogin.asp?k=132570984465
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Hi Jerry,
 
Thanks for reaching out! 2012 marked the 75th anniversary of the MAG-77 Worm-Drive SKILSAW. To get specific product information such knowing how to date your models, please contact our Customer Service Team between the hours of 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CST at 877-754-5999 or e-mail them here: http://skiltools.com/Parts-And-Service/Pages/Email-Us.aspx.
 
Hope this helps!
 Best, 
Kelly Karcz
On Behalf of SKIL Tools

[fflintstone]

Despite not doing much carpentry work anymore, I have always wanted a worm drive skill saw. The near $200 price tag always turned me off. Well a guy had a NIB one on CL for $100. Last evening he delivered it.
I assume my son will be building his first house with it.

[Ietech]

PutnamEco & BDFan, your post on SKILSAW, you were looking for information on manufactures date based on Ser#. ?
I sent a Email to skilsaw.com Liisa, Skil Customer Service replied, below is a copy of the Email discussion FYI.  They were very helpful..
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Dear Jerry,
 
Thank you for writing. Based on the serial number, you have a Type 5 model 77 saw. This model was manufactured in 1951. Please write back if there is anything further that I can assist you with.

Liisa
Skil Customer Service

For additional information, please visit our web site at www.Skil.com

Don’t forget to order your Genuine Skil replacement parts on-line at www.boschtoolservice.com and if you need some help, our live chat representatives will be happy to assist you with your order or any questions you may have!

We are interested in your feedback regarding your email experience. Please click the following link to complete our online customer satisfaction survey: http://research.affina.com/snaponline/surveylogin.asp?k=132570984465
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Hi Jerry,
 
Thanks for reaching out! 2012 marked the 75th anniversary of the MAG-77 Worm-Drive SKILSAW. To get specific product information such knowing how to date your models, please contact our Customer Service Team between the hours of 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CST at 877-754-5999 or e-mail them here: http://skiltools.com/Parts-And-Service/Pages/Email-Us.aspx.
 
Hope this helps!
 Best, 
Kelly Karcz
On Behalf of SKIL Tools

It is really great that someone actually answered your questions and also gave you info on parts for the ole guy. Kudos to Liisa AND Kelley.

[oldtools]

Now we know they do reply, Skil.com & Skiltools.com have been very helpful...

[dimwittedmoose51]

I havce 3 of the 77's , but now I am curious as to which one is the oldest.  One is missing it's trigger switch, but I only paiud a dollar for it, My worker really saws through wood and I got it for $25 with a new Diablo blade on it and a 20' 12 ga. replacement cord.  The third one came with its origiinal metal box, but it's pretty rusty.  It runs just fine, but until I wear out the $25 one, it may get to hibernate another decade or two.  Will be pricing the new trigger switch rather trhan turn the $1 bargain into a parts saw......

DM&FS

[BDFan1981]

I havce 3 of the 77's , but now I am curious as to which one is the oldest.  One is missing it's trigger switch, but I only paiud a dollar for it, My worker really saws through wood and I got it for $25 with a new Diablo blade on it and a 20' 12 ga. replacement cord.  The third one came with its origiinal metal box, but it's pretty rusty.  It runs just fine, but until I wear out the $25 one, it may get to hibernate another decade or two.  Will be pricing the new trigger switch rather trhan turn the $1 bargain into a parts saw......

DM&FS

Would you please post pictures of your 77 trio, that way I can find out which of the three is the oldest? Reading the nameplates on all of them would also help. 1979 and later models (approx. production start: November 1978) should have the date code embossed on the nameplate.

Thank you,



Ben Edge (BDFan1981)

[dimwittedmoose51]

The one in the metal case is actually an older 825 from maybe the 40's??  Not sure where I'll get 8 1/4" blades for it...cheap anyway.  I'm thinking both of the 77's are pre 1978, but I'll let the gurus fill me in on that info.

Thanks for looking all this stuff up.

DM&FS

[dimwittedmoose51]

Few more photos