"jmyszka" wrote in message
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Dave,

I can't use the same blade as the cordless is a 5.5'' and the skil
corded is a 7.25''. I'm inclined to think that this possibly a saw
problem because the blade is new and I am fairly confident it is
installed properly. I don't know what else to think, I'm quite
surprised to be having this substantial of a problem on such a mild
job.

You either have the blade on backwards, or a very dull blade. Hit
any nails recently?

Bob