The SKIL model 77 is without a doubt the best value in power tools a man,(or woman) can buy. It would be a wonderful thing if all of my power tools had the same quality as this saw. I have been in the carpentry trades for more than 30 years, and I found out that when it comes to buying tools that in the long run you are much better off buying quality equipment than trying to save a few $$$ by buying cheaper stuff.