The Makita was a worthwhile investment. It lies well in the hand with a pleasant grip and the switch to the right place. Straight cuts are really just. With pendulum can also be thick woods in an impressive rate cut cleanly. In curves and circles, the machine can perform very well and the results are really convincing! So far I was able to use the machine in different material such as beech, oak, pine and aluminum with good results. The lighting of the cut surface, as the quick and easy change of the saw blade are meaningful details. From me a strong buy recommendation.