This thing is so well designed and assembles so easily (2 screws), that I  was cutting parts with a big smile on my face within 10 minutes of opening  the box!  The controls are where they should be, the air hose is just  strong enough to do the job. Blade changing takes less than 30 seconds and  the tension adjustment is superbly designed (turns the correct way and is  even labeled!).  FURTHERMORE, THE SAW IS WHISPER QUIET!!!  It purrs....  The table is solid.  The base is well designed and encloses all the moving  parts (keeps the dust out and makes it EASY to clean up).  Beveling is a  breeze.  The saw is so much fun to use that I wish they would have  shipped it with a pair of extra motor brushes.  Now..if they could just  make an attachment to the work-clamp (little plastic pieces or something)  that won't scratch really delicate work...  Life is too short for cheap  tools.  I'm not rich (just barely out of school), but I'm glad I scrapped  together the money to buy this saw rather than wasting my time and getting  frustrated with the other junk I have seen on the market.