Ridgid 12" SCMS...thought and opinions?

[Matt Ellis]

My old dewalt dw705 is nearing its life expectancy after about 12 years and lots of lumber.

I see that HD is going to have their 12" scms for $400 on Black Friday. Any thoughts, opinions or experience with this particular saw?

[Justin Ludwig]

Don't know about Rigid. One option I'll make sure all my future SCMS have is the LED light that shadows the blade and makes a perfect cut line. It saves me a ton of time when cutting crown and lumber on site (away from my stops and tables). Reduces my recutting and shaving-the-line by 100%. Food for thought.

[Dave Lehnert]

I own it and love it. You can find a lot of reviews that says it does not cut straight, I have found this problem unfounded. My guess is they are just trying to cut as fast as they can push the saw. I tested the cut on 2" hard maple, 12" wide board. 100% accurate. I would buy it again without question.

[eugene thomas]

The point about light shadowing blade is some would like. laser on my 12" rigid non slider sucks.

[Justin Ludwig]

I used saws that have the laser. Horrible. Cool thing about shadows, they don't lie.

[Joe Scharle]

Mine has been good.