I don't know but I will do a little research on that. I imagine the answer is
that there are relatively few left-cut saws therefore a much more limited
market for it. Dale's description of making a plywood guide is quite good. That
method gives you a straight edge to follow along with a thin platform for your
ciruclar saw to ride on avoiding scratches to the workpiece and the edge of the
platform is a perfect guide for lining up with your cut line.
I did read a review of a really smooth device for guiding a s circular saw and
I will look for that as well.
I should have the research finished by the end of the afternoon.
--
Larry Martin
Woodworking for the Blind
--joining the world of blind wood workers
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From: William Stephan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Larry, anybody ever use these with a left-bladed saw, and if not, why
> not, if you know.
>
> Thanks.
>
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> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] accu-rip saw guide or something similar?
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> The Accu-Rip Guide Tool Review from This Old House reads as follows:
> "Making straight, accurate cuts on 4x8 sheets of plywood or long rips in
> boards is less of a challenge with the Accu-Rip saw guide from Craftsman
> ($40). Just secure its 27-inch-long aluminum arm to the base of a
> right-bladed circular saw, "zeroing" the arm with the saw blade. Then
> slide the "cut guide" along the graduated arm to the desired cut width
> and tighten it in place. This guide runs against the edge of the board,
> ensuring straight cuts as wide as 24 inches and as narrow as 1/16 inch;
> no other ripping guide cuts as close. As with any saw guide, the last
> inch or so has to be cut freehand; and when making wide cuts, a hand is
> needed on the cut guide to move it and the saw together."
>
> An easy home-made guide would simply be the straight edge of a piece of
> plywood that you clamp into position at both ends. You would need to
> line up the blade of the circular saw with your intended cut line, then
> lay the straight edge in position against the edge of the base of the
> circular saw then clamp the straight edge in position.
>
> --
> Larry Martin
> Woodworking for the Blind
> --joining the world of blind wood workers
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: John Schwery <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Does anyone have any opinions about what might be the best guide for
> > a circular saw? What keeps the Accu-Rip guide from moving while
> making a cut?
> >
> >
> > John
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