I have a 778 Dewalt and has served me faithfully for 10 years, I upgraded to a hawk and all I can say about this saw is that it a seriously vibrating(even with two bundles of roof shingles for weight) blade breaking boat anchor, many calls to RBI (they are very nice people) but I never did resolve these problems, so it just goes to show you that even a big name and lots of money doesn't give you a perfect saw! take care and good luck with your purchase of your new saw! Howard |