On 21/06/2018 23:16, Vir Campestris wrote:
On 20/06/2018 21:46, jkn wrote:
Gosh, what a lot of replies to my posting ... some almost on-topic!

As a left hander I have to use a circular saw right handed. Unless
you're ripping big things a jigsaw might be easier - they are more
symmetric. (If you are ripping big things it won't be up to it)

The saw will be up to it, but it will be slower and the cut probably
less accurate.

Every one I've ever seen is right handed. Designed that you cut with
your right, hold the work with your left, and it throws the dust away
from you.

Not really sure what all the fuss is about... I use mine left and right
handed. My cordless is what you might call "left handed" (i.e. blade on
the left), and I use that with either hand as well.

Quite often the hand you use is dictated by the cut you are making, not
your preference or the saw layout.


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Cheers,

John.

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