Joseph W Santora
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Are there any saws that have the chain driven off the right side of the crank?
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Left hand saws
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Aren't most saws driven off the RH side? Even most of the RH start saws drive the chain off the right side.
There are a few with the bar mounted on the left, McCulloch Thrifty/LeSabre, an older Montgomery Wards model, and an early one man Titan as examples.
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There are a few with the bar mounted on the left, McCulloch Thrifty/LeSabre, an older Montgomery Wards model, and an early one man Titan as examples.
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Yep and don't forget the two Porter Cable left side saws.
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Also the Cox Beaver. This one belongs to Kevin Krotenko in Sasketchewan.
Kevin also has one of the Skarie saws and Pete Smyth in northern California has one, the original Skarie company in Baltimore has one and I have three. I had five at one time but I traded two away to Kevin and Pete. Mark, you need one of the Skaries for your museum.
Kevin also has one of the Skarie saws and Pete Smyth in northern California has one, the original Skarie company in Baltimore has one and I have three. I had five at one time but I traded two away to Kevin and Pete. Mark, you need one of the Skaries for your museum.
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Be sure to use left-handed 2-stroke oil in those lefty saws. You want to avoid ambidextrous warranty problems.
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Joseph W Santora
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Very cool. Thanks guys.
BrettS
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You ain't been around long have you young fella
Rooshooter
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Most saws are driven from the RHS of crank, same side as the RH cutters on a chain.
I think I probably have a scary saw or two on the barn. I know I have a Mac lefty somewhere
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Though this is not a left hand saw it is nearly as odd. The bar and clutch/sprocket can the mounted on either side of the gear drive of the gear so it can be an inboard for best handling or outboard for stumping the printed add states...LOL!! "State of the Art" saw for sure!!!
A lot a guys like to put two bars on those old DB's when they take them to the old time power shows, makes some folks scratch their heads.
Many of the McCulloch gear drive saws were also designed for mounting the bar in either position, center for better balance or outboard for flush cutting.
Mark
Many of the McCulloch gear drive saws were also designed for mounting the bar in either position, center for better balance or outboard for flush cutting.
Mark
Hey Joe!
I take it you're asking because of the strength difference between the two arms. In my opinion, Lefties have the advantage with chainsaws, just as golfers do - it's a left-hand thing! The trigger hand is your right hand, but your power hand is the left hand. This is where Righties are at a disadvantage, and Lefties have the upper hand. Strictly speaking, we should be using our saws with a straight left arm. This reduces the impact of kickback by sending the saw up and over in case of kickback. You see where I'm going here?
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Mike
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Looks good, Bill.
There are more Skarie saws known to still exist than I thought. With this one of yours, nine now known to exist. Still a really rare old collectible.
Joseph W Santora
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Good points Mike. I was just wondering if there were saws made with "left hand drives".
My battery Husqvarna pole saw is left handed and the Stihl gasoline one is right handed. As in bar on right or left side of the motor or gearbox. Not sure about the gas Husqvarna or brand x other pole saws.
