I was thinking about that. You're right about the plate being on the
preferred side (on the supported or main piece of wood rather than on the
scrap) when the blade is on the right, but then the blade is obscured by the
saw and it's harder to see your line. I guess there's no way around that.

- Magnusfarce


"Joe Bobst" wrote in message
...
One way of thinking is direct drive right blade saws are best for for
righties,
left blade saws for lefties. Idea is, if you hold a piece with your left
hand,
the larger portion of the base is contacting the wood (for righties).
But then, the more robust worm drive saws preferred by framers tend to be
left
blade, although they are better balanced and the sole plates are
different. Go
figure.

The old Porter-Cable I inherited has the blade on the right side, and
this
is what I'm used to.

Why change a good thing? A new P-C will probably feel just right to you.
HTH

Joe