Some have said worm drives are too heavy for them to have one. I agree that sometimes they can be a little heavy but I just prefer them over circ saws. Here are some tricks I use to help out sometimes.
Worm drives do have some weight to them so it is not the best thing to lower them down by just the cord. Here I loop the cord under the top handle then wrap it around the nose to lower the saw. Taking the weight off where the cord goes into the saw. I know they reinforce the tool at that point but this is better.
I like to cut off my rafter tails from the top. At certain angles this can get tricky and it tends to tire out the forearm and wrist from holding a worm drive and cutting. Here I use the cord again to help support the saw at the nose by coming from the back of the saw and wrapping around the bevel adjust nut. Really helps with fatigue.
You guys have any tricks for slinging the saw?
Worm drives do have some weight to them so it is not the best thing to lower them down by just the cord. Here I loop the cord under the top handle then wrap it around the nose to lower the saw. Taking the weight off where the cord goes into the saw. I know they reinforce the tool at that point but this is better.

I like to cut off my rafter tails from the top. At certain angles this can get tricky and it tends to tire out the forearm and wrist from holding a worm drive and cutting. Here I use the cord again to help support the saw at the nose by coming from the back of the saw and wrapping around the bevel adjust nut. Really helps with fatigue.


You guys have any tricks for slinging the saw?