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Aug 1, 1990 · Bolton Sullivan, 94, a founder of Skil Corp., which produced the first portable electric saw. With his father, J. W. Sullivan, Bolton Sullivan founded Skil Corp. in 1924 in a one-room...
Aug 1, 1990 · Bolton Sullivan, the founder and retired president of the Skil Corporation of Chicago, died Thursday at his home in Lake Forest, Ill. He was 94 years old. He died in his sleep, said his...
Jul 30, 1990 · Bolton Sullivan, 94, a co-founder of the company that introduced the Skilsaw to carpenters and home handymen in the 1920s, died Thursday at his Lake Forest home.
Learn about the history of the worm drive or circular (sidewinder) saw. Portable hand saws were invented in the 1920s. The portable handsaw was called a Skilsaw early in its production.
Bolton Sullivan, the son of co-founder Joseph Sullivan, paid a visit to SKIL’s head office in Breda. And in 1966 the 10 millionth SKIL power tool was produced.
After reading about Michel’s new invention, Joseph Sullivan, a Minneapolis land developer, set out to find the New Orleans inventor. After deciding to go into business together, Michel and Sullivan moved to Chicago and opened the Michel Electric Handsaw Co. in 1924.
Oct 8, 2023 · This article takes you on a journey through the history, collaborations, and transformations of Skill Power Tools. We’ll uncover the faces and forces behind the tools you trust. So grab your virtual hard hat and let’s dig into the brand’s secrets!
