Why does Porter-Cable sell a left-handed circular saw and, downright
shocking to a lefty, why do I see them actually on the shelf in the
local borg?

-j

Joe User wrote:
Why does Porter-Cable sell a left-handed circular saw and, downright
shocking to a lefty, why do I see them actually on the shelf in the
local borg?

-j


A blade on the left saw isn't necessarily a left handed tool.

The blade on the left allows right handed users to see the blade.
Lefties have enjoyed this for years.

It's all about preference.

Barry

I looked at one and scratched my head. Quickly decided it's better our
(lefties way in a right world) way. I could look all the way over to the
otherside, but damn I've been doing it the "wrong" way for way to many
years!


"Joe User" wrote in message
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Why does Porter-Cable sell a left-handed circular saw and, downright
shocking to a lefty, why do I see them actually on the shelf in the
local borg?

-j

I have had one for five years.
I can't remember who told me about it, but I thought I would give it a
try.

Absolutely Love it.

Cant stand to pickup my old rightbladed Skil saw anymore.

Find someone who has one and try a few cuts.

Bob

In article , Joe User wrote:
Why does Porter-Cable sell a left-handed circular saw and, downright
shocking to a lefty, why do I see them actually on the shelf in the
local borg?

-j

Not meaning to be a smartass but the simple answer to both questions
is supply and demand.


--

Larry Wasserman Baltimore, Maryland

"Joe User" wrote in message
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Why does Porter-Cable sell a left-handed circular saw and, downright
shocking to a lefty, why do I see them actually on the shelf in the
local borg?



Left hand as in lock switch for lefties? Difference, you know. My saw has
the blade left, but the lock right.

I make left and right-handed spoons. Lefties buy two or more, while the
righties pick up one, maybe two.

Many of the worm-drive circular saws have the blade to the left of the
motor.
Visibility to the line of cut is typically the reason. The saw is still
held in the right hand using the left hand on the knob.
Having both RH and LH saws means that the weight of the motor (and the
bulk of the shoe) can be oriented over the larger piece of lumber or
plywood. when cutting near an edge.
Safety glasses are even more important when the blade is closer to the
user's face than the saw motor. The body of the saw no longer blocks
the chips that fly out the side of the blade guard.

".HMFIC@1369" My wrote in message
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I looked at one and scratched my head. Quickly decided it's better our
(lefties way in a right world) way. I could look all the way over to the
otherside, but damn I've been doing it the "wrong" way for way to many
years!


But the chips will fly to the other side. I've been contemplating one, but
just don't use a circular saw to justify the cost.

"B a r r y" wrote in message
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A blade on the left saw isn't necessarily a left handed tool.

Actually it is. Read the owners manual for a left blade saw and notice that
the saw is to be held with the left hand.

The blade on the left allows right handed users to see the blade.

And any excess saw dust that may fly up in your face. There is a reason
that the blade is hard to see when used correctly.



Lefties have enjoyed this for years.

My lefty friend hates the right handed saws for the above reason.

Leon wrote:

Lefties have enjoyed this for years.


My lefty friend hates the right handed saws for the above reason.

Thanks!

I've never seen a manual for the left blade saws, I've only used them.

The PC version does not throw up a lot of dust in my face, and the chute
output can be directed in the direction of the user's choosing. The saw
is extremely popular with righties in my area.

Barry

Lawrence Wasserman wrote:

Not meaning to be a smartass but the simple answer to both questions
is supply and demand.

That's a microsoft answer - correct, and totally useless...

George wrote:

Left hand as in lock switch for lefties? Difference, you know. My saw has
the blade left, but the lock right.

I didn't look at the lock. No more than I use a circular saw (haven't
owned one for a few years) I doubt I would miss the lock if the saw
didn't have one. I don't really like the idea of locking the power
switch on for some hand tools, especially those with blades. Drills,
OK, belt sander, you betcha, but 3+ inches of wicked spinning steel and
carbide teeth? I'd rather it quit when I let go.

Besides, the lock is sort of like the mag release on a 1911: I'm not
sure I could operate it if it were where it's supposed to be. (:

I make left and right-handed spoons. Lefties buy two or more, while the
righties pick up one, maybe two.

Spoon? As in eating utensil? Every one I've ever used is symetric.

How 'bout that, 0.31 seconds with google turns up all kinds of sources
for something I didn't even know existed....

-j

"B a r r y" wrote in message
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My lefty friend hates the right handed saws for the above reason.

Thanks!

I've never seen a manual for the left blade saws, I've only used them.

The PC version does not throw up a lot of dust in my face, and the chute
output can be directed in the direction of the user's choosing. The saw
is extremely popular with righties in my area.


Well it is often found that we do not actually use some tools in the way
that they were intended to be used. I don't use a TS guard. LOL

"Joe User" wrote in message
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George wrote:

Left hand as in lock switch for lefties? Difference, you know. My saw
has
the blade left, but the lock right.

I didn't look at the lock. No more than I use a circular saw (haven't
owned one for a few years) I doubt I would miss the lock if the saw didn't
have one. I don't really like the idea of locking the power switch on for
some hand tools, especially those with blades. Drills, OK, belt sander,
you betcha, but 3+ inches of wicked spinning steel and carbide teeth? I'd
rather it quit when I let go.

I think he was talking about the lock that prevents the switch from
accidentally being turned on or engaged. Some call it a safety. The safety
is almost impossible to release on some models if the saw is used with the
wrong hand.

Leon wrote:



Well it is often found that we do not actually use some tools in the way
that they were intended to be used. I don't use a TS guard. LOL


I hear ya' there!

Barry

tinder&kindling wrote:
I have had one for five years.
I can't remember who told me about it, but I thought I would give it
a
try.

Absolutely Love it.

Cant stand to pickup my old rightbladed Skil saw anymore.

Find someone who has one and try a few cuts.

Bob