A great tip about circular saws.
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Today’s Essential DIY Tip
Are you ready to buy, upgrade, or having a bit of trouble using your current circular saw?
Are you having trouble getting your cuts straight or just feeling a bit uncomfortable with your saw?
Don’t be discouraged because you’re not alone. This is a case where having the right tool for your do-it-yourself project is so important.
Did you know that these saws come in right– and left-hand models? You probably didn’t as this is a little known fact and probably the reason you’re having difficulties using your current saw.
I’m going to show you the differences between these saws and why having the correct saw will make you life easier.
So here we go.
Here is the type of saw used by most right-handed do it yourselfer’s (well most DIY’ers) — but this is a left-handed saw.

If you are anything like me, you probably just picked up or bought a circular saw and starting using it. And with most things, you just became comfortable what you were using. But many of us just can’t seem to get our cuts to come out straight.
Well I’m right-handed and I did the same thing, but then I noticed that some circular saws have the blade on the other side. What is up with this I thought?
So what makes this circular saw a left-handed saw?
When you’re holding the saw in your left–hand you can easily see the cutting line, guide, blade and your work, making it a snap to cut a straight line. But if you are holding the same saw in your right–hand you have to look over the saw to see the cutting line, guide and blade, thus making it quite difficult to see your work — let alone cut a straight line.
So, the solution for us righty’s is a right-handed circular saw, and here it is!

Now with the handle in your right-hand you don’t have to look across your arm and the circular saw to see. The blade, guide, cutting line and your work are easily visible. So cutting that straight line will be a breeze—not to mention safer too.
Recommended Corded Circular Saws
If you’re looking for a new, corded circular saw for your DIY projects, my personal recommendation is one of these two. Both are high quality, right handed circular saws.
- Milwaukee 6391–21 15 Amp 7–1/4 inch Circular Saw–Blade on Left –Tilt-Lok Handle (excellent feature)! Learn More
- Porter Cable 423 MAG 7–1/4 inch Circular Saw.
Learn MoreGive one of these great circular saws a try and see your skill and confidence improve.
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For Sale: DIY Circular Saws

RYOBI 13AMP 7 1 4 CIRCULAR SAW W LASER GUIDE NIB NR 39.99 
DEWALT DW369 7 1 4 CIRCULAR SAW 15AMP W ELECTRIC BRAKE 33.87 
Skilsaw 5400 7 1 4 Corded Circular Saw 23 HP Motor 29.99 
Ryobi 12 Amp 7 1 4 Circular Saw CSB123 27.99 
FOUR DEWALT 7 1 4 24 TOOTH CIRCULAR SAW BLADE DW3178 14.95 
Ridgid R3200 7 1 4 Circular Saw15 AmpCordedCase 9.99 
FOUR DEWALT 7 1 4 24 TOOTH CIRCULAR SAW BLADE DW3178 20.00 
MAKITA SAW PARTS 16ga 9ft REPLACEMENT POWER CORD 21.49 
OLD CRAFTSMAN CIRCULAR SAW 65 20725530 24.95 
Milwaukee 7 1 4 Corded 15 Amp Circular Saw 6391 w Blade 9.99 
BRAND NEW 7 1 4 RYOBI CIRCULAR SAW 12 AMP CSB123 UNOPEN 29.95 
TWO NEW Dewalt circular saw wrenches 3.99 
Corded Laser Circular Saw 13.99 
Makita 7 1 4 In Corded Circular Saw 5007F Power Tools 37.00 
Black Decker 2 1 4 HP 7 1 4 Circular Saw Skilsaw 19.99
Thanks again.
Larry
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