This was my first mitre saw, it was excellent, came completely calibrated out of the box so could start straight away. I used it create a wainscoting effect in my hallway. few things I noticed, and this may not entirely just with this particular model or make, it may be the same for all Mitre saws (that are not mounted on the saw stand/table) The clamp only really works on the right side, (you can move to the left side too) as the saw motor is to the left of the blade and the clamp blocks its path down for the cut The other slight critique is .. holy f balls is it loud ... I have watched dozens of videos/blogs youtube clips of guys usually hardcore DIY or tradesmen use their saws and unless there is some editing going on, their more powerful mitre saws are not half as loud. You need ear protectors or a set of wrap around earphones/noise cancellers if you want to avoid some potential hearing loss! Still a great saw though, I am very satisfied!