Skil 3600-02 120-Volt Flooring Saw

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 29 x 14.8 x 20.2 inches ; 31.9 pounds
Shipping Weight: 32 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B0037KM8TQ
Item model number: 3600-02

By : Skil
Price : $159.99
You Save : $124.64 (44%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The portable, multifunctioning SKIL 3600-02 120-Volt Flooring Saw has the ability to make miter, cross, and rip cuts in many types of flooring materials. Designed to cleanly cut through hardwood, laminate, and engineered flooring up to 8 inches wide and 3/4-inch thick, this saw is perfect for all wood flooring projects.

120-Volt Flooring SawAt a Glance:

Lightweight and easy to use for DIY wood flooring installations
Portable saw makes miter, cross, and rip cuts
Cuts hardwood, laminate and engineered flooring up to 8" wide and 3/4" thick
Makes angled miter cuts between 0° and 47°; includes 3 common detents
Die-cast aluminum miter and rip fence
Innovative locking system
40-tooth carbide-tipped blade provides a clean cut

Dual sliding rails provide accuracy and smooth operation during cross ; miter cuts. .
This flooring saw's all-in-one design gives you everything you need in one portable, powerful package. .
The 3600-02 makes miter cuts up to 47° and has detents at the angles most commonly used in flooring installations. .All-in-One Flooring Saw Offers Everything You NeedTackling a floor installation project usually requires a miter and table saw, each designed for a specific task. However, the SKIL 3600-02 Flooring Saw's all-in-one design gives you everything you need in one portable, powerful package. Saving you time, energy and money, this flooring saw makes accurate cross, miter, and rip cuts.
Whether your installation project takes you to the attic or the basement, this flooring saw goes right along with you, making it a great alternative to larger bench-top tools. Now you can measure, cut, and place your flooring planks without having to get up and walk back and forth to wherever your miter and table saws are set up, which means you can complete your installation in less time. For further convenience, the compact SKIL 3600-02 Flooring Saw offers a built-in cord wrap, a handle for easy portability, and a convenient push stick that stores under the tabletop.
Cleanly Cuts Many MaterialsWith the ability to rip through hardwood, laminate, and engineered flooring, the SKIL Flooring Saw features a 40-tooth carbide-tipped blade that provides a clean cut without shredding or splintering. Design engineers at SKIL gave this all-in-one tool an aluminum tabletop height of 1-1/2 inches, the same height as a piece of scrap 2x material or two pieces of stacked oak hardwood flooring. This design safely supports extra-long flooring pieces, so they don't bend or tip off the table as you cut. In addition, dual sliding rails keep your material in place to provide accuracy and smooth operation during cross and miter cuts.
Simplifies Miter CutsThis flooring saw has the capacity to make angled miter cuts between 0 and 47 degrees. Offering built-in miter table-top detents at 0, 22.5 and 45 degrees--the most common miter cut angles used in flooring installations--this flooring saw ensures cutting accuracy for all skill and experience levels.
About SKIL Power ToolsSKIL Power Tools is a leader in portable electric power tools and accessories, serving the consumer, do-it-yourself, and professional construction markets. Founded in 1924 with the invention of the worm drive SKILSAW, SKIL now delivers a complete line of power tools engineered to help do-it-yourselfers achieve home project success, while also providing professionals durable, cost-conscious tools for the jobsite.
What's in the Box3600-02 120-volt flooring saw, (1) 75540 4 3/8-inch 40T blade, self-aligning rip/miter fence, blade wrench, clamp, and push stick.

Cut flooring planks to size quickly and easily, right where you're working.
From the Manufacturer
Rip, cross-cut and miter--now, one saw does it all. Leave it to SKIL to invent a saw that makes flooring so much simpler. There's no need for two saws and no more up and down and back and forth to cut planks. Lightweight, portable, and easy to use, this floor saw lets you rip, cross-cut, miter, and lay laminate, hardwood, and engineered flooring all in one place. Designed to cut through hardwood, laminate, and engineered flooring up to 8 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick, the SKIL flooring saw smoothly makes miter cuts between zero and 47 degrees and also quickly transitions to a fixed saw allowing rip cuts to width. The saw features a large aluminum tabletop with miter detents at the most popular angles, ensuring cutting accuracy for all skill and experience levels. The tabletop has a height of 1-1/2 inches, the same height as a piece of scrap 2x material or two pieces of stacked oak hardwood flooring. This allows for support of extra long flooring pieces so they don't bend or tip off the table during cuts, increasing accuracy and safety. The SKIL flooring saw comes with a 40-tooth carbide tipped blade, which provides a clean cut without shredding laminate or splintering oak. Additional features include a built-in cord wrap, a handle for easy portability, and a convenient push stick that stores under the table top.

Technical Details

Portable saw makes accurate cross, miter, and rip cuts
Dual sliding rails provide accuracy and effortless operation during cross and miter cuts
Miter detents at 0, 22.5, and 45 degrees
Innovative locking system secures saw on rails for rip cuts
3600 saw, 75540 4-3/8-inch 40-tooth blade, self-aligning rip/miter fence, blade wrench, clamp, push stick

Skil 3600-02 120-Volt Flooring Saw

Customer Reviews

Length:: 9:05 Mins
This is my first shot at doing a video review, so we'll see how it works out.
The video portion of the review contains the following details:
1) Setup of the Skill 3600 Flooring Saw
2) Overview of features
3) Basic operation
4) Switching between miter and ripping modes
5) Lots of free opinions :)
After using this flooring saw for a while, let me say that it is impressive for its size. As a DIY'er with limited space for tools I'm always looking for something that will fill multiple roles and this saw seems to have some promise in that area. Aside from use as a flooring saw, I'm hoping it will work in a pinch for some limited ripping as well; although it is limited by the 3/4" max thickness as well as the little 7 amp motor (both of which are fine for flooring).
So far, the function of the saw has been flawless and the only minor complaint I can even think of is the method used for changing blades (which I cover in the video).
Overall, I highly recommend this saw for either DIY'ers that don't already have a table saw + miter saw or for people who want something portable for installing floors.

I recently purchased this Skil Floor saw from Amazon, which had the best price I could find. First off it sets up right out of the box. I mainly purchased it because I will be using it to install 800 square feet of laminated flooring. But in the meantime I have used it to install Armstrong ceiling paneling. I used it to cut the furring strips, and the ceiling paneling itself which is similar to any flooring. It worked like a charm. I have ripped and cut material up to 3/4 of an inch with no problems, What I like about it the most so far, is it the saw and base are light weight and easy to move around. I have the Skil set up on saw horses and a board. The Skil saw is more convenient than lugging my miter saw and stand around to different rooms. Currently I am using it to cut trim work on my screened in back porch. I am making my own screens and this saw has come in really handy for that. I recommend this Skil saw for flooring,ceiling panels, and some trim work.
Watch D. Matheny video in Amazon's reviews. He covers it all.
Pros so far:
Light weight, easy to carry
Easy to switch from ripping mode to miter cuts
Cons:
unusual blade size