“sears new black saw is pure ****”
i purchaced this model 4 months ago... great saw woorked flawlessly, well built, the only down side is the laser kept cutting out. so i got a replacement... same model number but different saw... apperently the bean counters got to it, the base is poorly constucted, the berrings are cheep, and they added a safty switch to the already uncofortable handle. all in all i hate my replacement and its going back. If you have no clue about wood working don't screw with tools... FYI the good one is all silver and the p.o.s. is all black... i'm done with sears for good. Fair well Craftsman rest in peace.