another "I'm curious " poll

[thumbs]

I was cutting out a cross last night and started wondering if I am cutting in the right direction-I cut counter clockwise with the waste on the lift side of the blade, but I have seen some videos where the people are cutting clockwise ie, waste on the right side of the blade. maybe it doesn't make a bit of difference --just wondering how others cut--Richard aka thumbs

[Keefie]

I cut both ways, whichever is easiest for me at the time. I dont think it makes much difference either way. ( but as usual - I could be wrong lol)

[SheGold]

I also go both ways.. Although I try to keep the waste area on the side of the turn, that way I don't cut into the project... Sheila

[Dawie]

I'm with the ladies. Cut both ways, just a case of how I feel I guess.
David

[Paw Paw Ray]

I agree cut both ways, however the left side of the blade will give you a smoother cut so I cut inside cuts counter and outside clockwise where possible.  On delicate pieces cut inside cuts the direction that will give you the best advantage not to break off.

[Russ C]

I cut both clockwise and counter clockwise and all on one project. It really doesn't matter, it's depends on what is comfortable to you. The exception would be if you are cutting a bevel (on an angle) like bowels, then it definitely would make a difference.  

[Al W]

Need to add one more to the "both ways" vote as whatever seems to work the best at the time.  I have not noticed any difference between the two.

[Intarsia92]

I normally cut with the waste on the right side whenever possible, but I don't think it makes any difference. I think it's a matter in which you feel most comfortable.

[bampasr]

I cut with the wast on the left, just the way I started to scroll.

[newfie]

i cut both ways, but mostly the waste on the right maybe cause i'm a lefty!

[Rapid Roger]

The only time I even think about it is when the table is tilted and I'm stack cutting inlays on a project. Which brings to mind.............
No one has even discussed this type of cutting on this forum. I haven't tried one for quite some time but, I have done them in the past. Has anyone else done this type of cutting?
I may have to post some pictures of some that I have done.

Rog

[campasano]

I feel comfortable cutting both ways, but to paraphrase what everyone has stated,"It is your decision on what is best for you"

Mike

[Danny]

Thumbs....  I always start a cut with the waste on the right.  Think its how I learned 4 years ago.  Now its a habit.  Cutting the other direction is not a problem.  Just keep on the line.  LOL  Danny  :+}

[Mainewoods]

Depends on what type of line I'm following.  Which ever direction is most advantageous to give a clean cut into and out of the corners and such.  If it's simply a circle, then I go counter-clockwise.  Another lefty here.

[dgman]

I can cut in both directions, however in most cases I cut with the waste on the right. First off, the blade cuts a little smoother on the left. But most importantly I always know where the waste is while I'm cutting. In doing intricate fret work, you can sometimes lose track of which side the waste is. I will turn the piece so the blade cuts into the wast to make a sharp turn. Since I always cut with the waste on the right, I will never use the good side to turn into.