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fwiw:
http://www.wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index....tre_saw_review

PS How much accuracy do you need for a reroof job?

Indeed. I've got an el cheapo PPPro sliding one - but with a 10"
blade. It doesn't have indents for the common angles - just a
scale, but the pointer is adjustable. The slide action is a bit
sticky, but the upside is there's pretty well no slop. For most
things just setting it with the scale is fine - for accurate
things you can use a set square. It will cut a 12" wide plank -
and 4 x 2. Anything which didn't would be a waste of time. It's
one of those tools which does everything I need. I'm sure a
good make at several times the price would be better - but even
although it gets a lot of use I couldn't justify spending that
much.

I've got a PPro one too, best £20 I spent on a saw.
Mine is big as it has a 12" blade and it weighs a ton.
The twin shafts run in roller bearings and its fine.

£20? Are you sure Dennis?

Yes.
I bought a SCMS and a table saw + stand for £45, both PPro.
I am pretty sure the SCMS was £20 and the table saw was £25 but it
could have been viccy versa.

Was this from a bloke in a stripey jumper carrying a bag marrked 'swag' by
any chance?

I am not surprised you can't get good deals, they probably hate you.