As a top 500 reviewer at Amazon, and having bought more woodworking tools from them then I care to admit, I was constantly researching all of the options, then making the purchase, and sharing what I had found with others. Their are a lot of tool reviews that you will find interesting. The Makita LS1013 is one of my favorites. If you want to read my complete review, you can see it at www.WoodWorkerForums.net
Give it a look, and tell me what you think. Bob