I bought my first cordless circular saw yesterday, and love the convenience, but having the blade on the opposite side to corded saws takes a little getting used to. Nearly all the cordless saws I've seen seem to be this way. Does anybody know the reason for this?
2006-08-17 16:47:31 · 5 answers · asked by Weekend Carpenter 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Saws come left- or right-handed. If the blade is on the left side it is a right-handed saw. This way it is easier to see your line.
2006-08-18 07:19:54 · answer #1 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A corded worm drive saw is also left handed. I'm a righty and would not give up my worm drive Skilsaw. Has great torque, uses the diamond knockout on blades.
2006-08-19 16:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know that. but it is probably cause you don't have a cord to keep track of. A.C. saws might have been designed to keep the cord away from the blade or the piece of wood that is being cut off. just a hunch.
2006-08-18 01:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by James M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My corded Porter Cable circular saw is left-handed.
I bought it because I'm left-handed.
The right-hander I got it from bought it because he said it made it easier for him to track the line while cutting with it.
2006-08-17 16:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by mnm75932 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probably bought a left hand saw.
2006-08-17 16:56:43 · answer #5 · answered by 2LITTLEBADONES 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋