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How To Service a SKIL Model 577 Recipro Saw

A slightly different take on the Sawzall concept. I bought this SKIL Recipro Saw at the local Flea Market for $7. The switch is jammed and it looks a little beat up but it's complete and I think it's a good candidate for a refresh. Let's get busy! #skilsaw #skil #reciprocatingsaw #vintagetools #toolrestoration #spraypaint

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  • @johnmclaurin
    @johnmclaurinАй бұрын

    Slow and steady, I like it…really helps me to keep up with what you’re doing..

  • @floridarusticrepairs

    @floridarusticrepairs

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks! I try to include everything in a reasonable amount of time. Have you got one of these?

  • @frankpetrone2966
    @frankpetrone2966Ай бұрын

    Nice saw a real collector piece. As usual good job Matt!

  • @floridarusticrepairs

    @floridarusticrepairs

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks! It''s a cool saw. A bit awkward but certainly usable.

  • @mavision6525
    @mavision65252 ай бұрын

    I've never seen one. Great job.

  • @floridarusticrepairs

    @floridarusticrepairs

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! First one I had seen as well.

  • @rightlanehog3151
    @rightlanehog31512 ай бұрын

    I have seen many Skil Model 77 worm drive saws as well as our own made in Canada Skil 77c but this 577 is a first for me.

  • @floridarusticrepairs

    @floridarusticrepairs

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, I don't think it's very common as this is the only one I've seen. 1965 as far as I can tell.

  • @doylerabjohn3435
    @doylerabjohn34352 ай бұрын

    Interesting..... I'm actually going to look for one of those. I'd like to see how it works.

  • @floridarusticrepairs

    @floridarusticrepairs

    2 ай бұрын

    it's a cool setup and once you get a feel for the design it's comfortable enough.

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice53992 ай бұрын

    What is this Skill Saw used for? Great job reconditioning this tool. Your very thorough. Thank you for sharing! 💯👏👊👍

  • @floridarusticrepairs

    @floridarusticrepairs

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I think this would be used the same as a traditional type Sawzall. Cuts wood or metal depending on the blade.

  • @michaellindsay8934
    @michaellindsay89342 ай бұрын

    Great restoration as always. I do have a question would PlastX work on the plastic trigger like it does on screwdriver handles. It's nice to see tools restored instead of scraped. Thank you for your expertise

  • @floridarusticrepairs

    @floridarusticrepairs

    2 ай бұрын

    PlastX would have smoothed the plastic out but not restored the color because it was faded through. Funny you mentioned it because I just used PlastX to restore the yellowed plastic cover on an old battery charger gauge yesterday, Took it from barely being able to see through it to looking nice in a few minutes. That'll be in a video coming up in a few weeks.

  • @michaellindsay8934

    @michaellindsay8934

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that information ​@@floridarusticrepairs

  • @91Z50
    @91Z502 ай бұрын

    Very nice rehab, looks great! I see there was a one finger trigger version also. Do you know what year this version is? Thanks for the video

  • @floridarusticrepairs

    @floridarusticrepairs

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I have seen the 577 recipro saw listed with this style trigger in a 1965 catalog but I'm not sure when it first appeared.