I suspect someone in Craftsman R & D found out about this group's
opinion of their products...

+ It looks like one helluva bang for the buck. The fence is at least
one third of the asking price and one huge reason why I like this saw.
Sliding miter fence is cool too. Dust collection should be 100%
better than any contractors saw. You'll pay sales tax, but there
won't be any freight charges to ship it.

- It will probably need general tweaking from the boxes with the right
instruments. Motor could be larger, but I bet most guys would be
happy with it though (Wire it for 240V). Get some friends to help
move it, it ain't no toy. Fence capacity could be larger 48".

Do they have one setup on display? I'd peer over everything and fool
with it and if I still liked it, I'd jump on it. If you buy it,
please give us your review! AND tell us how to get it for $600!!!

Good luck,
SS