Yes the good 12" table saws are at least double what the cheap ones are, we aren't even going to mention how much the great saws are. I have leaned my life lesson. Get the good one the 1st time, now I'm off to shop for a 3rd 12" table saw. Where as if I paid for a good table saw the first time I wouldn't be in this predicament. 2 years ago Makita (my preferred brand usually) was still making their 12" which now looks like it has been discontinued. Now, research time.