I keep a variety of hand and power tools. Hand tools serve their purpose, but power tools speed up the process. Since I have a limited budget, I buy the best I can afford. Cordless tools I tend to buy Makita 20V tools. My trusty OLD Delta contractor table saw finally died a good death. I purchased this in the late 1990's for $99 regular list price was $129. This was by no means a Jet, Powermatic, Grizzly or other high-end table saw, BUT it served many years of DIY projects. So, I replaced this with a Ridgid product, the 10" contractor saw with base, holiday special of $399, $150 off regular price. IT was scheduled to arrive December 2, but it arrived today 11/28. So I assembled everything this afternoon, this does not have a heavy cast iron deck or anything, but a lightweight alloy. For my simple use, I think it will suffice, out of the box everything was properly calibrated, this really surprised me, I was expecting to have to make adjustments, but none were needed. I made a few simple test cuts in pine and everything was on. Longevity and durability, I cannot comment on, just initial impressions.