Black+Decker BDCCS20C vs. Skilsaw SPT77WML-01

We’ll take a look at these two circular saws: the Black+Decker BDCCS20C and the Skilsaw SPT77WML-01.

Features & Benefits

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Power & Motor

The SPT77WML-01 is corded, requires 120 V, and draws 15 amps. In the U.S., standard residential circuits are 120 V, 15 A, which will support the.

The BDCCS20C is cordless and runs on 20 V batteries.

The SPT77WML-01 has a motor that spins at 5300 rpm. You shouldn’t get too caught up in the RPM numbers, since the manufacturers test them under ideal conditions, meaning they don’t have a meaningful correlation with the saw’s real-world capacity to handle various types of material.

The BDCCS20C has a direct-drive motor. The SPT77WML-01 has a worm-drive motor. Direct-drive motors are usually lighter than other styles, but their side mounting makes the saw a little harder to control. Worm-drive motors are longer and heavier, but often more powerful and easier to control due to the weight being more centered.

Blades & Capacity

Both circular saws have a 5/8” arbor. The BDCCS20C accepts 5 1/2” diameter blades. The SPT77WML-01 takes 7 1/4” diameter saw blades. Most 8-to-10” blades have a 5/8” arbor hole, so this size of arbor provides a lot of choices.

The BDCCS20C can bevel its blade up to 45°, can cut up to 1 11/16” deep at 90°, and will cut up to 1 3/8” at a 45° angle. The SPT77WML-01 can bevel the blade up to 53°, is able to cut up to 2 3/8” deep at an angle of 90°, and can cut up to 1 15/16” at 45°.

When beveling the saw, most circular saws will have positive stops at common angles such as 45° and 90°. This ensures you are making precise cuts. Some saws have additional stops at other angles.

The Skilsaw has stops at 45°.

Both saws have the blade on the left side of the unit. Right-handers sometimes find it easier to see and control blades mounted to the left, while left-handers might find the same true for right-mounted blades.

Pros & Cons

Let’s take a look at some of the pluses and minuses of these products.

For the Black+Decker:

For the SPT77WML-01:

Comparison Chart

Below is a full side-by-side look at these products’ specs. You can view comparisons of the Black+Decker BDCCS20C with other products

	Black+Decker BDCCS20C	Skilsaw SPT77WML-01
Brand	Black+Decker	Skilsaw
Power Type	cordless	corded
Power - Voltage	20 V	120 V
Power - Amps	n/a	15 A
No-load RPM		5300 rpm
Blade Diameter	5 1/2”	7 1/4”
Maximum Bevel	45°	53°
Depth of Cut (at 90°)	1 11/16”	2 3/8”
Depth of Cut (at 45°)	1 3/8”	1 15/16”
Arbor Size	5/8”	5/8”
Dimensions		19 1/2” L × 7” H
Weight	7.6 lbs	11.5 lbs
Blade - Side	left	left
Drive Mechanism	direct-drive	worm-drive
Stops		45°
Warranty		1 year
Pros	Two-handled design for safe operation Depth of cut can handle 2x4s	Lots of torque for cutting difficult material Good build quality Blade-left design provides good visibility Easy to track straight cut lines
Cons	Motor can struggle on thicker material	Heavier than most direct-drive saws
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