I've done a lot of comparison shopping and I'm glad to report my decision to purchase the JET was one of the best decsions I ever made. The saw shipped in 5 packages within a week; all well packed and protected. It took 2 evenings to assemble and align. I recommend you have a second helper to install the wings and table extension. Also note that all the hardware bolts nuts are metric. The Xacta Fence II is smooth and very accurate; absolutely no play and didn't need any adjustments. I use a Jointech sled with my saw with superb/accurate results. If you plan on moving your saw at all, invest in a mobile base. I'm planning on purchasing a mobile base now, wish I had when I was assebling the unit. Overall, very satisfied with the quality and accuracy of the saw. It will get a lot of use.