I purchased this saw after borrowing a friends Craftmans several times. I had to gut a bathroom to the studs as well as rebuild the floor and Rim joists do to rot. This saw came through in spades. It never slows down when cutting rebarb or large bolts as well as wood, cement board and today a steel barrel and the varible speed is a must for this size saw. It's a big saw compared to my friends 7 amp, but well worth the money. I bought it used and it came with a case and the owners manual. I recommend it to any one.