Well I just purchased one of the Craftsman 14" band saws (model 22401) -- Merry Christmas to me. I've been wanting to get back into woodworking for years. Now that I'm building up my shop tools, I decided that I needed a band saw. I realize that for many here, the Craftsman saw is too much of a compromise. For me, it will do very well. Woodworking is just a hobby for me, not a job. Spending more on one wasn't possible and the Craftsman band saw seemed to be what I need. Besides, my in-laws gave me $250 in Sears gift cards on Christmas Eve and I was able to get to the local Sears store before closing. The saw was on sale in the store through the 24th. so I took advantage of the sale.