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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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Slow and steady, I like it…really helps me to keep up with what you’re doing..
@floridarusticrepairs
Ай бұрын
Thanks! I try to include everything in a reasonable amount of time. Have you got one of these?
Nice saw a real collector piece. As usual good job Matt!
@floridarusticrepairs
Ай бұрын
Thanks! It''s a cool saw. A bit awkward but certainly usable.
I've never seen one. Great job.
@floridarusticrepairs
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! First one I had seen as well.
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
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.
Interesting..... I'm actually going to look for one of those. I'd like to see how it works.
@floridarusticrepairs
2 ай бұрын
it's a cool setup and once you get a feel for the design it's comfortable enough.
What is this Skill Saw used for? Great job reconditioning this tool. Your very thorough. Thank you for sharing! 💯👏👊👍
@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.
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
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
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for that information @@floridarusticrepairs
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
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.