SKIL JS313101 Saw
- Saw
- 5 inches
- 500 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 85%
A corded jigsaw with a 5 inch cutting capacity and 500 watt motor, suited to curved and detail cuts rather than long straight rips.
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How it ranks among the 265 saws we track
4.6★ across 2,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The SKIL JS313101 is a corded jigsaw powered by a 500 watt motor on 120 volt AC current. It weighs 4.52 pounds and cuts up to 5 inches, built around a high speed steel blade for curved and detail work.
SKIL positions the JS313101 as an entry level corded jigsaw, and the 500 watt motor and 120V AC power source back that up. A 5 inch cutting capacity and high speed steel blade material point to a saw meant for detail and curved cuts in wood rather than metal cutting duty.
- 500 watt motor
- 120 volt AC corded power
- 5 inch cutting capacity
- High speed steel blade
Who it's for
This suits DIYers making curved cuts, cutouts, or detail work in wood who want a corded saw with a 5 inch cutting capacity. It is not a substitute for a circular saw when long straight rip cuts are the main job.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 5 inch cutting capacity for detail work
- Corded power avoids battery runtime limits
- 4.52 pound weight keeps it maneuverable
- Cord limits mobility away from outlets
- Not suited to long straight rip cuts
Performance notes
The 500 watt motor runs on 120 volt AC power to move the blade through cuts up to 5 inches, with the high speed steel blade material suited to holding an edge through curved cutting. At 4.52 pounds it stays light enough to guide through tight turns and cutouts.
Specifications
| Brand | Skil |
|---|---|
| Model | JS313101 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.52 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Motor Power | 500 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | High Speed Steel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in saws.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIL JS313101 SawThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 2,100 | 3.9 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCS334B SawDeWalt | 4.8 / 5 | 9,477 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2719-20 SawMILWAUKEE | 4.8 / 5 | 6,485 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BLACK+DECKER BDEJS600C SawBLACK+DECKER | 4.7 / 5 | 11,123 | 4.5 / 5 |
| PORTER-CABLE PCC670B SawPORTER-CABLE | 4.7 / 5 | 4,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Skil JS313101
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the SKIL JS313101 corded or cordless?
Corded, running on 120 volt AC power.
What is the cutting capacity of the JS313101?
5 inches.
How much does the JS313101 weigh?
4.52 pounds.