Bidspirit auction | Skilsaw Model 77 Type 15

Skilsaw Model 77 Type 15 Super Duty 7 1/4 Inch Worm Drive Circular Saw with Custom Teak Case - This is a vintage professional-grade worm drive circular saw manufactured by the Skil Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. The tool is identified on the manufacturer plate as Model 77, Type 15, and is labeled as a Super Duty Ball Bearing Saw. The saw is constructed with a die-cast metal housing, molded handles, and a heavy-duty three-prong electrical cord. The manufacturer label specifies a 13-amp motor, 4400 RPM, and 120 Volts DC-AC. The serial number is recorded as AA-613981. The unit is housed in a custom-built wooden storage chest featuring finger-jointed construction and brass-toned metal hinges and a bale handle. A circular label on the interior of the lid identifies the material as Formosan Beauty Cyma Sunrise Teak. The lot includes the saw unit, an attached 7 1/4-inch circular saw blade, and one additional loose circular blade. Saw blade diameter: 7 1/4 inches.