Will, this is all very understandable. I on the other hand snap very little, mostly on curved stock, which seems to be coming up more often these days. SLSR is some what new as a concept to me. If I have a stright edge I use it. I also don't trust a skillsaw on out of square timber. It is hard to miss with a hand saw. A chainsaw in the wrong hands can be an issue. I love my chainsaw, the true skillsaw. Tim