So far I have used this saw to cut up to 3/8" Baltic Birch plywood and up to 1/2" maple, black walnut and alder.  In all cases the saw worked flawlessly.  Granted I am not a seasoned "scroller" and probably wouldn't have purchased this saw had I not met my max level of frustration with my Ryobi scroll saw and it's penchant for pinned saw blades.  In any case I am glad I purchased this saw and so far I am very happy with it.  Absolutely no vibration.  I have it sitting on a workbench with a couple of clamps on the front tabs where bolts would go.  Due to storage issues I chose to forego the dedicated stand.  The blade installation is light years easier and faster than my previous saw.  Very handy having all the controls (power, speed, blade tension) right up front.