After reading some of the reviews I was hesitant to pop for this saw, particularly since DeWalt chose to 'asianize' this scroll saw.  I read with fear the problem with the below-deck holes not in alignment. For the $419 price via Amazon, I decided to roll the dice.  My delivery date was way out - like middle of Frebruary or later.  Buyers remorse set in after I bought the machine so I went back to Amazon to cancel only to find out it was shipping.  No turning back. The saw arrived in a couple days.  Out of the box...no problems at all.  Holes in perfect alignment and top is milled flat.  Fit and finish is very good. Only 'problem' was a missing below deck hold screw for the blade.  A call to DeWalt customer sevice got it here next day ovenight air.  This saw is a good, solid performer.  I would recommend it. In addition I would recommend getting Flying Dutchman blades from Mike (google it) - what a world of difference they make. BTW, I own several other off shore tools (Geetech planer & jointer) and have found them to be pretty darn good - seem to be the best bang for your buck.