Hello Clark,

Timber Wolf (i believe is close to Canada?) stopped by the shop with a demo of that new Makita 10" saw. If my memory serves me correctly it had a large base about the size (or close to) of after market bases for the older versions. My preference is the "brown" older version because A. the handle is behind the blade B. everything on it is metal (no plastic *smile*).

Which reminds me our shop just recently acquired three each Makita 13" saws @ 220volts from Canada. I believe they came through Timber Wolf. They are a dream to cut with! Are you familiar with this deal?

Sincerely, Ford