I own a dewalt 7 1/4. I can't remember the model # but it has a fiberglass base and the depth set on the saw is located on the left of the handle. its the lightest saw dewalt makes @ a little over 7 lbs. it has positive stops on the bevel gauge @ 22.5 and 45 and will cut up to a 55 degree bevel( and they have maintained their accuracy after much abuse. the visibility on this saw is remarkable you can see both sides of the blade almost as easy. the most remarkable thing about this saw is its base. A coworker of mine dropped it roughly sixteen feet off an extention ladder and it landed right on the corner of the base, full force. not only did it not shatter in to a million pieces, it remained true. as square as the day i bought it. Plenty powerful with 15 amps. A very nice saw. what i can't quite figure out is that it is cheap. about $120. As long as they keep making them i won't ever buy a different saw. Beware though they make another saw with an aluminum base. its cheaper but not quite as good.
bloveland
p.s. sad to say that i can't stand any of the other Dewalt saws
