SKIL 5080-01 13 Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw

SKIL 5080-01 13 Amp 7-1/4 in. Corded Circular Saw

By SKIL · Circular Saws · Power Tools

  • 13 Amp 2.3 HP motor
  • 5300 RPM no-load speed
  • 7-1/4 in blade diameter
  • 51-degree bevel with positive stop at 45 degrees
  • 2-7/16 in max cut depth at 90 degrees

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$39.00
from $39.00 at eBay · Checked Oct 12, 2026

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Summary

A light 13-amp corded circular saw for DIY and home workshop cuts, with a 51-degree bevel and an integrated dust blower. Check the blade and the base before you commit: the stock blade favors speed over finish, and the stamped steel shoe flexes under heavy pressure.

Strengths

  • Light at 6.95 lbs, easier to handle than many corded 7-1/4 in saws.
  • The 13-amp motor handled framing and sheet-goods breakdown without bogging in the review test.
  • Spindle lock and on-tool wrench storage make blade changes quick.
  • The integrated dust blower kept the cut line visible.
  • The anti-snag lower guard behaved well in narrow offcuts.
  • The 45-degree positive stop felt repeatable once calibrated.

Weaknesses

  • No electric brake, so the blade coasts to a stop after you release the trigger.
  • The stamped steel shoe flexes under heavy leaning pressure.
  • There is no dust collection port, so indoor sheet-goods work means cleanup or outdoor use.
  • Loud, high-pitched motor noise; ear protection is sensible.
  • The stock 18-tooth blade is built for speed, not clean cuts.
  • The bevel scale arrived slightly off and needed calibration with a speed square.

Verified specifications

Model5080-01.
Power13 Amp, 2.3 HP brushed motor, US 120 V.
No-load speed5300 RPM.
Blade and arbor7-1/4 in blade on a 5/8 in arbor.
Included blade7-1/4 in, 18-tooth carbide.
Bevel51 degrees, with a positive stop at 45 degrees.
Cut depth2-7/16 in at 90 degrees, 1-15/16 in at 45 degrees.
Weight6.95 lbs.
Dimensions6.375 × 10.75 in (height × width); length not published.
Cord6 ft.
Blade locationright.
Spindle lockyes.
Electric brakeno.
Dust blowerintegrated.
Dust collection portnone.
Laser guidenone.
Safetyguarded trigger and anti-snag lower guard.
Guidetwo-point line-of-sight.
CertificationUL Listed.
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Power and handling

The 5080-01 runs a 13-amp, 2.3 HP brushed motor at 5300 RPM. In the hands-on review it cut framing lumber, broke down sheet goods, and made bevel cuts without bogging down or hitting a thermal shutoff. At 6.95 lbs it feels light for a corded 7-1/4 in saw, which helps on overhead or one-handed work. The bevel stops at 45 degrees, though the reviewer’s scale was off out of the box and needed a speed square to set true.

The compromises show under pressure. The stamped steel shoe flexes when you lean into a cut, and the saw is loud — the reviewer described a high-pitched scream that makes hearing protection worthwhile.

Cut quality and the stock blade

The included 18-tooth carbide blade is made for construction-speed cuts. On plywood it leaves a rougher edge, and the reviewer got noticeably cleaner results after switching to a 40-tooth blade. If finish quality matters, budget for a second blade. The dust blower keeps the kerf visible, but there is no port for a vacuum, so dust from indoor work has to be cleaned up afterward.

Running costs and blades

Because the saw is corded, there is no battery or charger to replace. The only recurring cost is blades: the stock 18-tooth carbide blade dulls with use, and a higher-tooth finish blade is the common upgrade.

What it costs

SKIL lists the 5080-01 at $44.99 on its own page, and it appears at $49.99 at Ace Hardware and $44.00 at ACME Tools. Citymill lists it at $59.99 and Lowe’s at $44.99. At or under $50 it is a sensible budget pick; $51-60 is still reasonable if you want the bevel and dust blower; above $60 you are paying for features this model lacks, such as an electric brake or a magnesium shoe. The step-up SKIL 5180-01 (14 Amp) lists at $59.99 and the 5280-01 (15 Amp with laser) at $69.99.

Which model this is

This review covers the SKIL 5080-01, a 13-amp 7-1/4 in corded circular saw. Don’t confuse it with the 14-amp 5180-01, the 15-amp 5280-01 with a laser, or the older 5380. The listing to match is ASIN B01KJJQ1MC.

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