

To learn more about the 16-5/16-Inch Magnesium Super Sawsquatch Worm Drive Saw, model SPT70V-11, visit The funniest thing is that “dual field motor” means absolutely nothing! I looked it up and it’s just something they’ve decided to call their non-brushless motor, you know, because they want to sound hip and cool, like Festool or something, without actually investing any actualmoney into research or development. Super Sawsquatch is priced competitively at $699 and will be available in March 2018.

When it comes to SKILSAW’s worm drive portfolio, size matters. “We’re committed to following industry trends like this to anticipate jobsite needs and manufacture tough tools that stand up to tough projects.” “ According to Allied Market Research, by 2022, the engineered lumber demand is expected to grow to more than $41 billion,” said Jason Schickerling, Director of Product Development. The saw also comes with a stand for portability and storage. An electric brake increases jobsite productivity and an auxiliary handle is included for added support. With its all-magnesium construction, blade-left visibility and die-cast magnesium foot plate, Super Sawsquatch is more durable, lighter weight, and offers greater accuracy than any beam saw currently on the market.įeaturing a 6-1/4-inch cutting capacity, Super Sawsquatch can power through most engineered lumber, 6X and beams in one pass. Featuring the company’s legendary worm drive gearing, 15 Amp Dual-Field TM motor and specially engineered 16-5/16-inch 32-tooth SKILSAW blade, the Super Sawsquatch delivers unmatched power and performance thanks to this incomparable engineering trifecta. 13, 2017 – SKILSAW brings its biggest saw yet, the 16-5/16-Inch Magnesium Super Sawsquatch TM Worm Drive Saw, to life. This 16-5/16-inch saw boasts a 6-1/4-inch cutting capacity to power through 6x in one easy cut SKILSAW Expands Its Worm Drive Lineup with Biggest Saw Yet: Super Sawsquatch Worm Drive Saw Look for this saw around March of 2018 for a very competitive retail price of $699. I cut tell you from personal experience, it’s down right scary operating a large saw with a bent shoe.

With a saw of this size, it doesn’t come with a case, it comes with a stand that clamps to the shoe to protect it.Īnd speaking of shoe, Skilsaw made the shoe of the Super Sawsquatch more robust to reduce being damaged. We’re not sure what the specs are for weight yet but if it’s under the Makita’s advertised 32 lbs, I’ll be happy as a clam. It also boasts magnesium construction to reduce weight. The saw is outfitted with their 15A dual-field motor tied to a worm-drive gear box.

For those keeping score at home, that’s a 1/16″ deeper than the Makita beam saw. This beast of a saw has a 16-5/16″ blade and can cut 6-1/4″ deep. The call it the Super Sawsquatch (model SPT70V-11) but it is also very worthy of the name beast. Skilsaw Announces Super Sawsquatch Beam SawĪt STAFDA (Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association) trade show last month, Skilsaw introduced another new tool.
