Left hand circular saw

moosehunter · April 17, 2013, 02:58:52 PM

Any one have experience with one or more brands? Many saws with the blade on the left are small blade cordless models. I am more interested in corded 7 1/4" saws. I only see a few available. It seems to me that it would be easier for a right handed person to use and see where the blade is.
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Jay C. White Cloud · April 17, 2013, 03:13:10 PM

We use the small Skil saw 125 mm because we can see the line better for some of our mortise cut ins before we chain them out. We like the saw.

Sprucegum · April 17, 2013, 04:33:01 PM

I have a lefthand saw at work. If you use it in your right hand it shoots the sawdust right at you >:( I find I prefer my old righty for most everything.

CBreak · April 17, 2013, 06:19:42 PM

You might like a worm drive saw, as it is much easier to see the blade. The trade off is that it can torque your right wrist quite a bit. It's not a problem if you hold it with both hands at start up. As is with all cutting tools it is nice to have variety and the right tool for the job at hand.
CB

Larry · April 17, 2013, 06:57:02 PM

I have a Skill and a Borsch worm drive left blade saws. Same saws except for color and the Borsch is a lot lighter due to magnesium parts. Both are quality saws built to last your lifetime and be passed to the grand kids. The disadvantage is the weight. You can learn to live with it. They might be a bit of overkill if you just need one for weekend use. I have another cheapy, light weight saw to use for those awkward cuts.

CBreak · April 17, 2013, 07:04:35 PM

Oh, I have a Black&Decker 6-1/2" , which is a very heavy duty and durable saw. I have used others such as a Skil of the same size,and some with larger blades for specific purpose. The one I own will cut full 2" @ 90 degrees and 1-11/16" @ 45 degree. Works for me, but it is a little heavy. There are direct drive models by different manufacturer. I think Skil has one with a 7-1/4" blade, a lot lighter with less wrist twist, kinda handy to have both left and right for some work. CB

mikerat · April 17, 2013, 10:06:46 PM

Porter cable and Dewalt both make right hand and left and sidewinders in 7 1/4 or 8 so you don't have to buy a worm drive unless you really need one.

Mike

Don_Papenburg · April 17, 2013, 11:47:49 PM

`I have the original PC left hand circular saw that was a copy of the right hand one . it has an exhaust header that can direct the dust right or left . I like it quite well .