I'm real big on Makita. It's about the only tool I buy from them anymore, but they've got that one down.

If I didn't want to spend that kind of money, and many don't, I'd look at Ryobi and Craftsman, maybe HD's Rigid brand and see what looks best. I think Fine Homebuilding does comparison tests on the economy models now and then.

I don't like DeWalt, cannot stand them. And they aren't even all that cheap, IIRC. DeWalt chopsaws are great, however.

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