RobertMcNjr Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Why are the motors on the right hand side? Most if not all the corded circular saw motors are on the left, it drives me nuts. Most people are right handed so they rest the motor on their material while following the cut line which makes the cut more natural and true and easier, but since the motor is on the right your having it float in the air causing your cut to sometimes have an angle to it. It just feels awkward and unnatural, at least for me. I haven't bothered to call any of the companies, mine being Dewalt to ask if they can make one with the motor on the left hand side. If their is one out there I haven't seen it yet. I don't understand why they produced it this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Majority of the 6 1/2" cordless saws are blade left, not sure why. I know the Makita 7 1/4" 18v X2 and the Milwaukee fuel 7 1/4" are both blade right (sidewinder style) like you prefer. The nice thing about being right handed and using a blade left saw (worm drive style) is that it makes it a little easier to see your cut line, I prefer this way.. My thinking is that anything that might matter if I have a little nick on the end of my cut should probably be cut on a miter saw. Also with time you get the feel for keeping the saw square at the end of the cut but I understand your fustration.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Being the beneficiary of the this design I'm not sure what the problem is My Dewalt 20v and Makita Hypoid work just great for this southpaw!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky603 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 All I'll buy is blade left. Been using the same Saw Boss since I can't remember when. Bought it because it did all I needed a circular saw to do in my field, was smaller to keep in the truck and a bit easier to wield for me up in attics, taking up floor boards. After that, it seemed crazy to me to look over the saw while cutting. Like anything, I suppose it's what you're used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Maybe it just me but, I really don't care what side the motor is on. I have them all Side winders 6 1/2, 7 1/4, worm drive they all cut the wood. The only thing I find now is I use my Milwaukee Fuel 7 1/4 cordless all the time. The main reason no cord no extension cord nothing to worry about just grab and cut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javier Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I would rather the blade be on the left for a right hander like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yep really never noticed a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 I agree with Rego it doesnt matter to me or I just never really paid to much attention to it and I always go for my Dewalt cordless over my corded saw now in fact I can't remember the last time I used it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 same here never paid attention grab it and cut, now I will be like WTF ...lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kornomaniac Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Makita has both options here in belgium on cordless Models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duns221 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 great now everytime i use my saw the motor will bug me, but seriously i have never noticed before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Never even thought twice about it. I'm sure the next time I pick up a saw, I'll be pissed. Lol. I've even had corded, cordless and worm drive saws all out on the same job and never realized it. Now that I think about it.... Last week, I had track saw, 20v circ saw & corded circular saw all out and never even thought twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 A lot of people get plumb bent out of shape over which side the blade is on.Personally, I prefer a right blade. I seem to cut steadier with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddiegoodfellar Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 The reason is to have a motor between you and the spinning blade if something goes wrong on the corded models. Electric brakes used to be rare on circ saws. I was expensive to change the manufacturing process to switch it and people were used to the blade on the other side anyways.Most (maybe all) battery powered circ saws have electric breaks. It's easier to see the cut line with the motor out if the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 first saw for me with motor on right hand side we will see what one I like to use......from the feel I'm liking the right side motor... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 i'd rather have blade on the left. you dont have to stretch your neck to see the line around the saw.its faster, and just makes more sense in my opinion. why are the worm drives left blade? cause thats the way the pros want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 The Fuel circ saw is right blade and the design allows plenty of blade visibility for my liking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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