How does the saw feel in your hand?
How does the saw feel in your hand? |
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| Where possible, hold the saw before you purchase it and consider the following: | ||||
Do you have an ample grip on the handle? |
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If you’re going to be using the saw for fast aggressive cutting, you will need to ensure that your hand doesn’t slip off the handle.
Some handles have a rubber coating for added grip. |
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How heavy is it? |
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The saw’s weight may not be a concern for regular sawing applications, however, if you’re sawing overhead, or holding the tool at an awkward angle, then a heavy saw will put excess strain on your arm and wrist. | |||
Is it comfortable to hold? |
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When sawing, is your wrist in a natural position? Do a couple of strokes with the saw in mid air to get some idea of how it feels to use.
Make sure there’s nothing and nobody in the way first!. |
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