Left hander using chainsaw

[Stubby]

Sadly they do not make them unless you know different?

 

They used to way back cos I seen a picture .

[wisewood]

I'm left handed (writing/ drawing) and left footed but do everything else right handed. Apparently the term is right dominant. My dad is the complete opposite!

Shame you can't get left handed saws, would come in useful when carving.

[Woodcrafter]

I'm left handed and the same as Simon but I'm also right footed.

 

When I first started using a saw it all felt uncomfortable. But now I use saws both ways as I like the extra control I have of the back of the saw with my left when detailing my carvings.

 

Just keep using it right handed you will soon be competent and comfortable.

[Paul Cleaver]

you are ok starting the chainsaw left handed -(pull cord left hand) but thats all

[Craobh]

A full wrap will allow you more scope but saws like military riflles are made right handed lol.

 

 

you'll get the hang of it just practice and patience.

 

 

IMO a full wrap is a major help if you cut alot with the pushing chain ......however I have no clue how they teach here.....been a long time since I cut commercially over here

 

 

best of luck with your tickets btw

[Craobh]

They used to way back cos I seen a picture .

 

Mac made left handers but they collectors items now worth quite a bit of money (I don't mean the Macs over here I mean Macs stateside .....were different)

[Stubby]

Mac made left handers but they collectors items now worth quite a bit of money (I don't mean the Macs over here I mean Macs stateside .....were different)

 

Yep that's what I seen . Big old yellow mother ! Cox 140 Beaver . Left handed chainsaw . Yellow it is !!

Edited April 23, 2013 by Stubby

[Craobh]

Yep that's what I seen . Big old yellow mother ! Cox 140 Beaver . Left handed chainsaw . Yellow it is !!

 

I dunno the model but Mac did make em when most of the fallers state side used Mac's .....however as we all know the husky group bought them out lol. I never handled a leftie lol but those old macs were beasts but a tad dangerous as no chain brake lol but I guess the theory then was move your head lol