Andy wrote:
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As far as trigger/safety designs, I'll second the recommendation to
try out as many models as you can locally, or order online but be
prepared to make a return if you're not completely happy. My Skil has
a thumb button that must be pressed before the trigger will go, and
I've appreciated that feature several times while picking up the saw
and accidentally hitting the trigger. I don't find the thumb button
to be inconvenient, but I suppose that depends completely on the shape
and size of your hands.
....

And, unless they're very well done or the saw comes in right- and/or
lefthanded versions, for the lefty they can make a tool completely
unusable for their natural hand...

dntamhikt...

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