In 1995 Emerson sold their share to Bosch, and Skil and Bosch fully merged their operations. In 1992 Skil became part of S-B Power Tool Co., which was formed as a joint venture between Emerson Electric and Robert Bosch GmbH. became a division of Emerson Electric Co. In 1962 they sold the line to Power Tools, Inc., who sold the line in 1973 to Marvco Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.Īt some point Skil Corp. The 'TOPS' line of heavy-duty radial arm saws was marketed for the construction trade. Wilson, who had earlier designed the Wilson radial arm saw. Sometime between 19, Skil acquired the rights to a new radial arm saw that had belonged to Tops Manufacturing Co. In 1926 the company was renamed to Skilsaw, Inc., and renamed in 1952 to Skil Corp.
was founded to make the Skilsaw, a handheld circular saw.
