Is it clumsy to use the saw back with the hand guard?
748547
I haven't used that particular feature a great deal, but I haven't had any trouble with it. For me, it's been a matter of getting the right angle on what you're trying to cut. Experiment with different angles and grips.
748548
not if you saw from underneath the item, I thoroughly love this machete I accidentally hit a cinder block clearing brush out of my back yard and is still very usable. Excellent value for the price
119133
No, you have to have your hands on both handles in order for the saw to work.
1145537
It works pretty well, but you need to keep pressure on it so it doesn't jump off track. The gripper teeth could be a bit sharper for better gripping. Personally, I don't use the guard until I have about an inch of the item left.
471435
HiThe saw is opposite of most saws you will be using your right hand illooking at the right to make a cut your base plate will be on the right again it is the opposite of most, still evaluating this need more time to give you an honest answer if it's better or not for a right handed person. My other opinion about the quality in design of the saw it is one of the best ones I have used, the electric brake, the heavy duty base and the LED all makes it an excellent choice.
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.
2180771
Yes but you may have to remove the guard if they don't clear. Not a big deal. You don't need the guard and you should always wear a shield for eye protection anyway. Always wear gloves and denim shirt with long sleeves because you don't want the grinding wheel to burn your skin if you accidentally touch it.
1590219
Yes, it would require the miter box and material to be secured leaving both hands to operate the saw. They have a variable speed switch and make sure to purchase a blade that is about 18 to 24 tooth make sure it is a wood blade the metal cutting blades will burn the cut edge and smoke. It would be to your best interest to test cut some material prior to your finished cuts. Be sure and buy the longer blades I.E. 12 inch. Good luck
432119
We took the guard off for easier use so it will work also for a left handed person. The warrantee may be affected but if a tool works better without a guard why stay handicapped with the guard on?
2170562
Yes but it is easier with both hands. However I do not keep the blade locked. The spring is tight enough that the blade will not open without a definite press on the blade tang.
853095
The guard is on securely. As long as you're not misusing it, it'll be fine.
1482460
I ought this a couple years ago and I have a table saw with wheels and it did not affect anything. I put it to the right of the blade vs. the left as shown in the picture, so I didn't have to take the extenstion off. I really like this and it has worked perfectly.
1193346
As I said above, "The trick was that you to turn the clamp lever in the reverse direction (counter-clockwise) than normal." I just asked my husband if this was hard to do and he said "no" and didn't have to use any special tools to turn it. He also said to say that when you do start using the saw, sawdust will collect in the back channel and prevent you from getting full 45 degree travel, so be sure to vacuum out the sawdust every use or two.We installed solid wood flooring throughout our house this past winter, and this little saw was a dream for easily cutting each board to proper length. As I said above, "The trick was that you to turn the clamp lever in the reverse direction (counter-clockwise) than normal." I just asked my husband if this was hard to do and he said "no" and didn't have to use any special tools to turn it. He also said to say that when you do start using the saw, sawdust will collect in the back channel and prevent you from getting full 45 degree travel, so be sure to vacuum out the sawdust every use or two.We installed solid wood flooring throughout our house this past winter, and this little saw was a dream for... » Read More As I said above, "The trick was that you to turn the clamp lever in the reverse direction (counter-clockwise) than normal." I just asked my husband if this was hard to do and he said "no" and didn't have to use any special tools to turn it. He also said to say that when you do start using the saw, sawdust will collect in the back channel and prevent you from getting full 45 degree travel, so be sure to vacuum out the sawdust every use or two.We installed solid wood flooring throughout our house this past winter, and this little saw was a dream for easily cutting each board to proper length. « Show Less
2168610
I believe the guard is adjustable , for use from front or either side . I haven't use this tool for sometime , but I believe this is the case.
391900
I have done plunge cuts with this saw. You have to make sure to hold it very securely and the way I did it is to first touch the front of the plate to the surface to be cut and very slowly lower the handle. It is NOT made to do plunge cuts and it is a risky procedure, it is also very difficult to have and precision at all. The risk being that the whole saw will back off. I wish they had a jigsaw. You may want to try and drill holes first. I did it in a rather soft plywood material. I would not want to do this on metal.
83076
I have heard both yes and no. The cut on the tops of the grips are not identical. But I am not familiar with an ambidextrous safety layout against the frame.
622790
The guard is riveted on. I took a center punch and then started with a 1/8 inch drill bit, and just go a little bigger every time till the rivet is gone. If you have never owned a chainsaw, it might be a good idea to keep it on. I have ran a chainsaw for 40 years. In my case, I really like the guard gone.
1466095
While I don't have this exact saw; I have the 12" compound saw, I doubt that it will work. It won't fit between the blade and the guard. I haven't done it yet but I will buy the DeWalt laser that fits the front of the guard.