Well I have the saw all together (thanks for the lift Bill) and tested it yesterday on some 1 1/2 mahogany. The saw cut quickly and cleanly, very stable very little vibration. I love the 14" throat the main reason I went with this saw. I was a little worried about the 3/4 horse power motor having enough power to cut through thick stock, it handled the mahogany with ease, how it fairs with ash and maple I will be interested in seeing. The only thing I don't like about the saw are the cheap latches for the covers on the blade housing. At $368.00 I think this saw is a bargain and a good machine for those of use who want to build basses.