I have the PC blade-left saw as well as a Makita blade-right saw. I
use either saw in my right hand, which sends more chips my way for the
blade-left unit. I have the older PC saw without the magnesium body,
so it's a bit heavier, though it IS a professional 15-amp unit.

"Alan Smithee" wrote in message
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I'm left handed and left eyed, but I've been weined using right handed
circular saws. Now that I need a new circular saw I'm thinking of buying a
blade-left. My question is: I'll probably hold the saw with either hand.
Are
there other advantages to buying a blade-left saw. I'm looking at the
Porter 32x or 42x model. Also, any advice on changing from a side-winder
to
a worm/hypoid? Thx.