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Which one to buy?

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CRUSADER

11-01-2004 07:38:07




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I've been considering buying a circular saw for quite some time. It's always been the "want" more than the "need." Well the "need" is starting to creep up and equal the "want" now because of some projects that I would like to do, and a few odd jobs that are needing to be done. So much for the BS so here's the story.

I've looked at a local lumber yard and Lowes and they both have a Porter Cable saw that I like priced about the same amount of money. Simple, just buy it from one of the two places. I am left handed and they both have the same model in a left and right handed version. All my life, I've adapted to using equipment and/or tools designed for the right handed person. Never have used a saw that was left handed, and not sure if now would be the time to start using one or not. This board always seems to have some good advice and some good pointers. In this situation, which would you buy? Thanks for any and all repies.

Jim

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msb

11-01-2004 20:01:03




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 Re: Which one to buy? in reply to CRUSADER, 11-01-2004 07:38:07  
If I were buying a new saw it would have the latest technology offered.One with the saw guide light on it.How many years have I waited for someone to invent that feature.



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Frank M.

11-01-2004 16:49:39




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 Re: Which one to buy? in reply to CRUSADER, 11-01-2004 07:38:07  
Hi Jim, I can't help you pick your saw, but I can relate to your dilemma. I, too am blessed with, or cursed by, a dominant left hand. I've always used the regular right handed tools. My circular saw is a Skil. My only complaint with it is the safety button. No way to push that button with your left thumb. Sometimes I will just use the saw in my right hand. When I'm using it left handed, I have to reach over to start the saw with my right hand. I've got several bolt action rifles, all right handed. I shot a left hand model a few years ago, and it seemed backwards to me. I've adapted to a right handed world, but I sometimes wonder how all these "rightys" would survive if everything was designed for "leftys".
Good luck with your purchase.
Frank M.

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RZ(WA)

11-01-2004 13:16:34




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 Re: Which one to buy? in reply to CRUSADER, 11-01-2004 07:38:07  
After having fifty some odd years adapting to a right-handed world, I decided to buy a left-handed circular saw (my old right handed worm drive finally let out all the stored up smoke). I won't say it was a mistake but, 1. it took quite awhile to get used to it and cut a straight line. 2. my arm, wrist and hand decided I needed more coffee breaks although the saw wasn't near as heavy as the old worm drive. 3. Left-handed saw blades, like left-handed monkey wrenches are pretty much impossible to find (Both Lowe's and Home Depot were no help, however the local hardware stock clerks and sales staff have gone to embarrassing efforts to locate the blades for me and because of that they won't let me shop there anymore). 4. When someone other than yourself replaces a blade, you might double check and make sure it was put on correctly. Some blades are marked 'THIS SIDE OUT', and that seems to confuse some people. Anyway, I still seem to use the right-handed saw more than the left. Just feels more 'natural' and I have a bit more confidence in using it.

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rossow (mn)

11-01-2004 08:33:16




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 Re: Which one to buy? in reply to CRUSADER, 11-01-2004 07:38:07  
I am right-handed and have both the PC347 (right blade) and PC743 (left). I also have the smaller left-blade PC Saw Boss and the left-blade Skil-Bosch 5510 5-1/2-inch saw. As a "rightie" who grew up using blades on the right, I found almost instantly that I prefer the left-side blade. I don't have to peer over the saw to see the cut. I don't think you can go wrong with the right-blade PC. It's a great saw that can be had at a very reasonable price.

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James in North Carolina

11-01-2004 08:19:38




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 Crusader, I'm right handed and I like in reply to CRUSADER, 11-01-2004 07:38:07  
circular saws with the blade on the left side. It makes it a lot easier for me to see my cut. If you"re a lefty, seems the right blade model would be easier for you to see the cut.

My next saw, a porter cable I hope, will be a left blade. If I was left handed, I would go for the right blade. James



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mj

11-01-2004 08:59:10




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 Re: Crusader, I'm right handed and I like in reply to James in North Carolina, 11-01-2004 08:19:38  
I'm right-handed and use the right-sided saw when it can rest on the long side of the board or panel and the left-sided for opposite cuts. Sometimes in framing and trimming on a structure one type will make a cut that's impossible or dangerous with the other. Let the situation decide which to use, I guess.



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