I would have the handle in my left hand and control the guard mechanism with my right hand. Does that make me left handed? Can I still use this saw comfortably and safely?
1672286
Yes, that makes you left-handed. No, it would be uncomfortable/unsafe to use the saw in that manner. You need a left-handed saw; they are available (unsure about on Amazon).
1672287
I think that would make it award to use. the guard really moves as you push it into the wood, so you really don't need to get your hand down there.
59570
It is a two-handed saw where your right hand is on the vertical handle operating the trigger while your left hand is on the horizontal handle to stabilize the saw. This saw is a little heavier than most so two hands are better on the saw.
1065577
I am left handed and it works quite well, even though the saw dust discharge is towards me. It is a right handed saw. Being a heavy duty saw and not yet being able to find any real "left handed tools" I've always over looked that in a power tool.
436591
You can use the "trigger guard" like another handle. The shorter barrel and the heat guard are very useful against accidentally burning something as get close to what ever your working on.
637682
I bought my Takedown Bow because in all the descriptions I found across the internet it said 'right handed only'. I can't speak for those individuals who have adapted it to left handed use and choose to share that information.
527902
The blade edge is beveled on both sides and the handle shape is identical on both sides as well. It should work well for a left-hander.
525922
I actually went to the kitchen and checked whether you could twist the handle with your left hand. You cannot. But the handle twists VERY easily so if you have even just a little bit of strength in your right hand, I believe it would be easy to use. I just love mind and it has lasted for many many years and still opens cans easily - but I am right handed.
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To me no diffr im left and right kind of guy but this cutless i believe now is available in both left right and i think ive seen a both hand version so check out all there cutless options but there awesome i love mine and i got the Norman sword with it and its one of my fav swords to wield...
967634
I guess it can be called that but I'm right handed I use a saw Luke this its easy to see the cut line hope this helps
1359666
I'm left handed and I could use it fine...I returned mine because with this model I had to cut my vegetables about 4" long for them to fit in the machine.
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Im not a lefty but i think it work fine for you, and it is welded so you cant move it.
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I'm left hand, and it works fine, but you can not turn it around, so you would need to buy the right reel for you. Plus, the reel it comes with is junk, so I would get a better one.
728004
The handle is located over the motor to give better balance and is made for a right handed person as the additional pictures show. The blade is to the right of the handle so when you are operating the saw the cutoff portion of the work is to the right and the larger portion of the base is on the left. If it were for a left handed person the handle would be on the other side of the saw. Look at the addition pictures and you will see a right handed person operating the saw with his right hand on the handle and operating the trigger with his left hand on the forward portion of the saw for stability.
1127076
The guard on swords like this are traditionally set up for a right handed grip. To protect the the hand from being cut. A left hand sword will be made to fit a left handed grip.
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With the Dewalt circular saw, I will say that being left-handed myself, I have grown accustomed to using right-handed saws. The only problem that I have with them is that the exhaust from them tends to blow right in my face. As long as I wear eye protection, it's not too much of an issue. In fact, using a left handed saw now seems odd to me. Also, I have not seen a saw of this quality in a left-handed version, without paying quite a bit of money. It's been my experience in over 40+ years of woodworking, that the best thing to do is to get used to working with the right handed saws.
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It is designed like a spatula, so works that way for either. But the straight/cutting edge seems would be best for right handed, not sure if it would be awkward for leftys. it is exactly as the picture depicts. Also, it is a very heavy wt commercial grade feeling tool. I love mine and use it quite often for many things. I was very surprised at the excellent quality. Hope this helps.
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I held the handles in different hands and did the turning with left hand. Seemed awkward to me but I am right handed although still did not have to struggle to open the can. But if you are left handed I bet this can opener would surpass any you have tried before. I would recommend it and I think you will like no matter which hand you use. Good luck