All my life I've used circular saws that were "right-bladed." By that I mean that from the back of the saw, the motor is on the left and the blade on the right. And for the most part I use the guide on the plate to follow the cut line until I get to the end of the cut, where I have to lean over and peer leftward to see the blade and line. Even though I primarily use the shoe guide, I still like to look at the blade attacking the work from time to time, so I'm thinking, how's about a left-bladed saw. I saw one on TV a few days ago, and it seemed to me that for a right-handed user the left-bladed saw gave a clear view of the action.
So, since I've never cut with one, can anybody who has used/tried/owned one give me the 411 on this configuration? Downside?
So, since I've never cut with one, can anybody who has used/tried/owned one give me the 411 on this configuration? Downside?