On Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:16:04 -0700 (PDT), Michael
wrote:



That alignment issue scares me a lot, but it's 10 percent off right now and I've got a 50 dollar gift card somewhere, so that brings the price to $450.00.

If I have the option to return any saw with imperfect alignment, this might work out.

I have had the saw for over a year. It is a hobby but I have ripped
some 2" maple and made a fair number if cuts. Out of curiosity I
measured the alignment by using a digital caliper to measure the
distance from a tooth to the far end of the miter slot. I got
measurements that were repeatable within +/- .001". The reading at
the front and back of the blade were the same. So I would say the
alignment is within .001". This is good enough for woodworking.

Another use I have is making segmented bowls. With 12 segments there
are 24 cuts per ring. Any error in the cut is cumulative. Initially
I was using miter saw and the rings would not close. They were off
by a degree or more. I built a sled that allows me to tilt the blade
to cut the segments. I dial in the desired angle, cut the segments
and they fit with no discernible gap. No adjustment needed.

HD is good about taking stuff back. If you get a bad one just return
it. Any product will receive some negative reviews but 181 out of 200
(90%) reviewers recommend this product. And you know what to look
for.

I got 10% off because Lowes and Home Depot are very generous in giving
a discount to all disabled veterans.

Ray