"bent" wrote in message
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My Mg Skil worm drive saw manual said not to overtighten, in fact you
wanted it to slip in case of overload OR emergency, can't remember which.


Doubtful, since the bolt should tighten if it meets any resistance. If it
doesn't you've got trouble. Not to mention a lot of the 7 1/4 blades uesd a
diamond cutout with no slip possible.

So I add a little of this into my arm memory, but I really have no idea.
Hasn't stopped spinning yet, even with my finger in it. Can you say nail
clippers.

Ps a lot of companies have copied the Skil worm saw. Was it orig. Is it
(still) good/the best. Are the others better?


Sure, just ask the manufacturers. Mine's a hypoid drive, works as friendly
as the Skil that convinced me an in-line was the way to go.

Why the heck are cheap circ saw built for left-handers? Is it because
it's the only motors readily available?

They're built for right handers. Just look at the lock button on the
trigger.