I have had this saw for many years.  Started with a Craftsman single speed in '91. Advanced to variable speed Craftsman, bought a third Craftsman.  Then got serious about scrolling.  (Wish I hadn't bought so many Craftsman) Really wanted the RBI Hawk but just couldn't justify the expense.  When I saw this saw at Rockler, I tried it and was quite impressed.  Purchased it and have not been sorry.  Scrolling got better, sales went up so I could afford the RBI Hawk.  But I was so used to the DeWalt I found myself going back to it. The learning curve on the Hawk was a little more than I had time for.  The Hawk now sits idly by while I scroll happily on the DeWalt.  I have not had any of the problems indicated by the negative comments of this saw. I have to laugh at myself, as the very expensive Hawk just sits and watches the DeWalt happily hum along and work its arm off.  I don't think I even attached the hold down foot as I find it visually difficult to scroll with it on.  None of my saws have the hold down foot on them . I think anyone can get a bum saw, and it looks like DeWalt had some issues with farming their product out to a "cheaper" manufacturing plant.  Guess they got what they paid for, but I have been happy with this saw and must have gotten it before they chose to manufacture it elsewhere. I use a 6" piece of 2X4 to hold the arm up and now I see there is a device out there to attach to the arm to hold it up, but the 2X4 works great for me.