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Arkay

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  1. Ever since the days of the original Skilsaw most full size circular saws (7-1/4") have been right handed (blade right) and most compact circular saws (6-1/2") have been left handed (blade left). The Ryobe is a bit odd in that its full size saw is set up left handed. As a right handed person and after many decades of using right hand full size circular saws I think I'd find it awkward to use a left hand full size saw. You'll want to think about whether or not that would bother you. As to the Ryobe platform: it has many tools available and a fair reputation within its price range. The Ryobe line is owned by the corporation that also owns Milwaukee. Ryobe's marketing is aimed at the homeowner as opposed to the professional. My take on the brand is that it's pretty good for occasional use. Personally I'm not fond of the chartreuse safety green color, but that's just me...
  2. During the past few years I've noticed that manufacturers are increasingly providing zippered cloth carry bags instead of hard plastic carry cases for their tool kits (drills, saws, etc). I greatly prefer the durability of the hard cases when my tools are being transported. I also find hard cases are far easier to keep organized. I really dislike the cloth carry bags. It seems to me that the hard plastic cases would be less expensive to produce than the zippered bags. Does anybody have ideas on why manufacturers have gone to these bags? Does anybody prefer them? What advantages do they offer? I don't get it.
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