

The company name was changed from SKILSAW Inc. In 1937, its successor, the SKILSAW Model 77 became the benchmark of portable saws, along with the SKILSAW Model 87 circular saws and continues to be used on jobsites across the United States.ĭuring the post-war era, the company expanded and began producing bench top tools and tools for a do-it-yourself audience. This saw's invention also spurred the use of worm drive gearing, Dual-Field motor and die-cast aluminum motor housing. It was The world’s first portable circular saw. With the invention of its flagship tool, the SKILSAW Model E, equipped with a 8”-inch blade. SKILSAW Power Tools was founded in 1924, by Edmond Michel.
