Thanks for all the detailed replies - much appreciated.

I would of never thought of the taxes etc, etc. I was after a decent makita
mitre saw, so unless theres a v.decent discount i think the shipping costs
would be prohibative, but i think if im after something a bit smaller and
the tool is OK for the UK electric supply I will give it a go.

Also, I will probably buy something smaller (to fit in a suitcase) if I go
to the US, but as theres so much to buy at a discount the DIY tools might
come last(the girlfriend!!).


Thanks again.

Jim