Looking to get a SCMS and currently looking at these two. From what I see, there are minor details (1400 vs 1500 watt motor)...and that's about the only thing that I'm getting.

The main project I'm getting the saw for is building a coffee table. Future projects will inevitably include more tables and such, maybe something related to instrument accessories, maybe even the odd smaller scale house renovations once one (house) comes along.

The GCM 8SJ is cheaper where I live by around 120USD, but there's a part of me thinking that these saws are almost twins. Anybody have any experience?