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Originally Posted by look 171
The saw with the blade on left is most then likely a work drive saw used in framing and heavy use. The motor sits behind the blade and its a heavy sucker (so the weight of the saw does the work instead of the operator having push), like the Skil 77 Craig mentioned. The other, blade on the right is what's known as a side winder. Its a direct drive saw. Its spins the blade (RPM)faster(cleaner cuts) then a worm drive saw , aka Skill saw. A skill saw will cut a piece of lumber even with a dull blade whereas a Sidewinder will struggle. Lots of East cost framers favor the sidewinder instead of us West cost folks, traditionally speaking. I can't use the sidewinder with a damn and I am right handed. We own a bunch of Skil mod. 77s and use the cleanest one even for finish work sometimes.
Edit: Sorry, my freaking three left thumbs typing. It should be worm drive not work
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Correct. You'd think that by now (direct drive) saw manufacturers in general would have taken note of the fact that most users are right handed, and using a right handed saw is downright awkward for them!