I agree it's not a good excuse, but the fact is you can't use any of those old Makitas and be within OSHA's regs. That's not good and they know it.
They have a better, modern, saw with all the safety bells and whistles and they won't sell it here -- for no good reason. At least if they sell it in Canada, it will be easier to get.
Isn't the new 16 double insulated? I don't have one, but I thought it is. I know it has a brake.
Gabel
