Which size of circular saw do you use most often?

[peter halle]

My non Festool saw of choice is an older now discontinued Porter Cable 7.25 with the left hand blade.  The dust chute is at the front of the saw and I have managed to hook up dust extraction to it.  By itself it eliminates the rear chute dust in the eyes/ face common with other designs.  I love the left hand blade for visibility.  If I have to replace it I will have few options and probably will go with the Bosch left hand.

Peter

This is the path I took - PC to Bosch.  I used a copper 90 to spray the dust whichever way I wanted in my older PC left.  I am right handed and like the visibility of the milwaukee right.  I favor the brake for safety.  I don't know why you can't get a lefty with a brake. 

I don't understand why it is so hard to get a lefty except in a worm drive.  I found another Porter Cable like mine at a seldom visited flea market a while ago.  Might have to check to see if it is still there.

Happy sitting!

Peter

 

[w802h]

Wormdrives make me tired just looking at them!  I've never needed that power.

 

[Sparktrician]

My non Festool saw of choice is an older now discontinued Porter Cable 7.25 with the left hand blade.  The dust chute is at the front of the saw and I have managed to hook up dust extraction to it.  By itself it eliminates the rear chute dust in the eyes/ face common with other designs.  I love the left hand blade for visibility.  If I have to replace it I will have few options and probably will go with the Bosch left hand.

Peter

Both of my P-C sidewinders (6" and 7-1/4") are lefties.  Visibility was the big thing for me, too. 

 

[Neathawk Designs]

That's funny - it was only a week or so ago when I put a regular festool circular saw on my wish list (the festool wish list forum) for cutting things like Pressure Treated stair treads (for dust collection of course).  I use a Makta 7 1/4" (corded).  I rarely use my battery operated makita lxt. 

 

[ryan_k]

7.25" for me, an Evolution Rage III saw.  I mainly bring it out when I expect to encounter nails in my cut paths.