Circular Saw Question
Dec 5, 2014 07:38:43 #
I'm not shopping for a saw, but I noticed something when I was browsing on Amazon. I've had a variety of circular saws over the years, and they all had the handle on the left and the blade on the right. I noticed in browsing that many saws have the opposite configuration, with the handle on the right and the blade on the left. These aren't advertised as being for left-handle people, so what's the story?
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-CS5-120-Volt-4-Inch-Circular/dp/B000WMDBIE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1417782848&sr=8-6&keywords=circular+saws#customerReviews
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-CS10-7-1-4-Inch-Circular/dp/B0001X21PS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417783063&sr=8-3&keywords=bosch+circular+saws
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-CS5-120-Volt-4-Inch-Circular/dp/B000WMDBIE/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1417782848&sr=8-6&keywords=circular+saws#customerReviews
http://www.amazon.com/Bosch-CS10-7-1-4-Inch-Circular/dp/B0001X21PS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1417783063&sr=8-3&keywords=bosch+circular+saws
Dec 5, 2014 08:07:05 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm not shopping for a saw, but I noticed somethin... (show quote)
Looking at the two I think you might have better vision of the cut line with the blade on the left, I don't use my circular saw that much anymore, have a compound miter in the basement for most of my cutting, sabre saw and a cutsall too. Bob.
Dec 5, 2014 08:08:15 #
hotglassguy
Loc: Jeffersonville, IN
They say that it is for a "clearer line see sight". I can see how that might be so.
Dec 5, 2014 08:11:46 #
Wait till someone comes out with a "switchable" circular saw - blade on right or blade on left.
Dec 5, 2014 08:13:34 #
have you seen that saw with counter rotating blades, watched tv ads for it, no need yet
Dec 5, 2014 08:14:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm not shopping for a saw, but I noticed somethin... (show quote)
I place a square on boards when cutting with the square on the right, I think it would be easier to line up with the blade on the left side.
Dec 5, 2014 08:18:02 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Wait till someone comes out with a "switchable" circular saw - blade on right or blade on left.
You might have a long wait, Jerry. Interesting concept though. Something on the order of a rotating turning plow.
Dec 5, 2014 08:46:21 #
The problem with that saw is it would throw all of the sawdust into your apron or pouch and everyone who picked it up would have to re-learn how to use it including "lefties"
Dec 5, 2014 08:57:38 #
tradio wrote:
The problem with that saw is it would throw all of the sawdust into your apron or pouch and everyone who picked it up would have to re-learn how to use it including "lefties"
That would be good to watch on as DIY show.
Dec 5, 2014 09:17:09 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm not shopping for a saw, but I noticed somethin... (show quote)
Worm drive and hypoid drive saws have always had the blade on the left for the best visibility by predominantly right handed carpenters. Porter Cable has always made their direct drive saws in both left and right blade configurations. Even Deltas very first direct drive pro saw had the blade on the left. The cheaper, consumer level saws always had the blade on the right because they cost less to make that way.
Dec 5, 2014 09:43:24 #
MT Shooter wrote:
The cheaper, consumer level saws always had the blade on the right because they cost less to make that way.
So English cars should cost less than American cars. :D
Dec 5, 2014 10:31:49 #
Bultaco wrote:
I place a square on boards when cutting with the square on the right, I think it would be easier to line up with the blade on the left side.
I have special clamp, bit thicker bout 1/4 inch, acts as a guide
Dec 6, 2014 07:32:22 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
have you seen that saw with counter rotating blades, watched tv ads for it, no need yet
I bought one of those last year on Black Friday. Save your money. Not very useful.
Dec 6, 2014 08:04:32 #
George II
Loc: Fayetteville, Georgia
jerryc41 wrote:
Wait till someone comes out with a "switchable" circular saw - blade on right or blade on left.
Actually in the late 60's early 70's Skill sold a small panel saw ( 4 inch ) I think that allowed you to flip the bottom plate over to get a very close cut for a 90 degree cut out. I'm still a Hand tool junkie
Dec 6, 2014 08:15:04 #
George II wrote:
Actually in the late 60's early 70's Skill sold a small panel saw ( 4 inch ) I think that allowed you to flip the bottom plate over to get a very close cut for a 90 degree cut out. I'm still a Hand tool junkie
Funny you should mention that. I bought a Rockwell circular saw yesterday with 4 1/2" blade. It's perfect for what I need. I'm replacing a window in the garage, and it's slightly smaller than the original. I have to cut away some of the old 1/2" cedar siding, and this little saw is perfect. I Googled "small circular saws" and got one at Lowe's. It made the cut easily, where my big 7" saw was too unwieldly.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_520340-40854-RK3441K_0__?productId=50073341&Ntt=rockwell+4+1%2F2%26%2334%3B+saw&pl=1¤tURL=%3FNtt%3Drockwell%2B4%2B1%252F2%2526%252334%253B%2Bsaw&facetInfo=
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