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In this video, Canadian Contractor publisher Rob Koci takes us on a trip down Nostalgia Lane - to the time he was a rookie framer in the disco era (that's the 1970s, kids) and was wielding the first worm-drive circ saw of his career (a 1975 model Skilsaw that Rob still uses).
First day on the job, Rob was taught 3 ways to cut studs to a common length. In this video, he repeats the lessons he learned (with a 2018 Skilsaw).
Which brings up an interesting point: In the U.S., there is a defi-nite difference between the circ saw preferences of West Coast-ers versus East Coasters. Out West, framers just love their Skil-saws and other worm drives. In the Eastern part of the country, it's sidewinders for sure. We are not sure if there is a Canadian regional preference for the two main types of circ saw configura-tions.
Rob likes the blade on the left side of the machine - as with a worm drive - so he can see the cut easier. But many people find sidewinders lighter and better balanced. It's an endless debate.
Let us know whether you are a worm drive aficionado, a side-winder contractor, or you use both equally. The comments field is down below.
NOTE: Power tool safety is a question of both knowledge and experience. Neither Canadian Contractor, Annex Business Me-dia nor their sponsors assume any responsibility whatsoever for injuries sustained in attempting any of the cutting techniques shown.
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