Question about setting up spools of wire

[Bruce Johnson]

Actually, I'm left handed too. And, because it's my machine, I built it so that all the controls are over on the left side. I sit with my head straight in line with the bobbin and work most of the controls with my left hand. The paddle bar at the bottom (which changes the direction of feed), I can operate with either hand.

[Bodean]

Very informative replies. Thanks to all that contributed.