Hey Greg... no matter what your opinion is or what your practical,
personal experience is, posting your opinion or experiences here will
certainly **** someone off. Absolutely no doubt.

I thought your essay was well thought out, much nicer than I would have
written, and kudos to you for not mentioning the distributor/reseller
that sold you the sub par saw without giving them a chance to make it
right.

I don't believe I would have your patience. I am one of those
overbearing jerks that wants my major purchases to be at least in the
90% range of acceptability. Regardless of your words, I am sensing
some real disappointment in the product.

I hope that (especially for someone as nice as yourself) that you are
treated fairly by the sellers and manufacturers.

Robert