"BoyntonStu" wrote in message

Actually there is more of a mechanical advantage due to leverage plus
the weight of the operator standing over the extended saw handle.

Easy to disprove:

Grab an eight pound sledge hammer by the handle, 4" from the head, and hold
it straight out at arm's length.

Now grab it by the handle 3' from the head and try again.

Can you say: "mechanical disadvantage"?

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