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Left Handed Circular Saws, etc. DerbyDad03 01-01-2007
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Posted by DerbyDad03 on January 1, 2007, 8:40 pm


Let's see if we can get a lively and helpful discussion going as we
start this New Year...

On the recommendation of a right-handed journeyman framer, I (also
right-handed) purchased a left-side-blade circular saw made by
Porter-Cable a few years ago. This saw is sometimes referred to as a
left-handed circular saw. The main difference between this saw and your
"typical" circular saw is that the blade is mounted on the left side of
the motor, instead of the right. This means that when a right-handed
person uses the saw, the blade, and therefore the cut line, is on the
same side of the saw as your eyes. You don't have to crane your neck
and look over the saw to see your cut line. I love this tool and wish I
had learned about it years ago.

So, while using this saw the other day, I got to thinking - I wonder
what other "outside of the norm" things people have found with regard
to tools. You know - conventional practice says to do "this" but those
in the know do "that".

Any tips/tricks you's like to share?


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Posted by marson on January 1, 2007, 8:50 pm



DerbyDad03 wrote:
> Let's see if we can get a lively and helpful discussion going as we
> start this New Year...
>
> On the recommendation of a right-handed journeyman framer, I (also
> right-handed) purchased a left-side-blade circular saw made by
> Porter-Cable a few years ago. This saw is sometimes referred to as a
> left-handed circular saw. The main difference between this saw and your
> "typical" circular saw is that the blade is mounted on the left side of
> the motor, instead of the right. This means that when a right-handed
> person uses the saw, the blade, and therefore the cut line, is on the
> same side of the saw as your eyes. You don't have to crane your neck
> and look over the saw to see your cut line. I love this tool and wish I
> had learned about it years ago.
>
> So, while using this saw the other day, I got to thinking - I wonder
> what other "outside of the norm" things people have found with regard
> to tools. You know - conventional practice says to do "this" but those
> in the know do "that".
>
> Any tips/tricks you's like to share?

how bout flippin the blade in a sawzall upside down? gives better
control.


Posted by DT on January 2, 2007, 9:10 am



>how bout flippin the blade in a sawzall upside down? gives better
>control.
>

Yep, that works good. In fact, my Dewalt 18v cordless can mount the blade in
all four directions. I find the sideways blade is great for cutting close to a
wall in remodeling.

--
Dennis


Posted by on January 2, 2007, 10:11 am


Simple solution.....
Use your RIGHT hand. Unless you are some sort of retard, you CAN do
it.

wrote:

>Let's see if we can get a lively and helpful discussion going as we
>start this New Year...
>
>On the recommendation of a right-handed journeyman framer, I (also
>right-handed) purchased a left-side-blade circular saw made by
>Porter-Cable a few years ago. This saw is sometimes referred to as a
>left-handed circular saw. The main difference between this saw and your
>"typical" circular saw is that the blade is mounted on the left side of
>the motor, instead of the right. This means that when a right-handed
>person uses the saw, the blade, and therefore the cut line, is on the
>same side of the saw as your eyes. You don't have to crane your neck
>and look over the saw to see your cut line. I love this tool and wish I
>had learned about it years ago.
>
>So, while using this saw the other day, I got to thinking - I wonder
>what other "outside of the norm" things people have found with regard
>to tools. You know - conventional practice says to do "this" but those
>in the know do "that".
>
>Any tips/tricks you's like to share?


Posted by DerbyDad03 on January 2, 2007, 6:32 pm


Your post interests me and leads me to a quick question:

Do you have any idea what you are talking about?


---------@---------.com wrote:
> Simple solution.....
> Use your RIGHT hand. Unless you are some sort of retard, you CAN do
> it.
>
> wrote:
>
> >Let's see if we can get a lively and helpful discussion going as we
> >start this New Year...
> >
> >On the recommendation of a right-handed journeyman framer, I (also
> >right-handed) purchased a left-side-blade circular saw made by
> >Porter-Cable a few years ago. This saw is sometimes referred to as a
> >left-handed circular saw. The main difference between this saw and your
> >"typical" circular saw is that the blade is mounted on the left side of
> >the motor, instead of the right. This means that when a right-handed
> >person uses the saw, the blade, and therefore the cut line, is on the
> >same side of the saw as your eyes. You don't have to crane your neck
> >and look over the saw to see your cut line. I love this tool and wish I
> >had learned about it years ago.
> >
> >So, while using this saw the other day, I got to thinking - I wonder
> >what other "outside of the norm" things people have found with regard
> >to tools. You know - conventional practice says to do "this" but those
> >in the know do "that".
> >
> >Any tips/tricks you's like to share?


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