Hi All smile

I know this is mainly an Outdoor Tool/Machine site (been helped before with my mower), but I thought I would ask if Members had an opinion on the following.

I want to buy a Sliding Compound Mitre Saw (SCMS).

I'm looking at the Ryobi 2000 Watt, 254mm SCMS's (from Bunnings) and wanted opinion's on 2 models which I see little difference in except for the price. I'm just going to list the difference's in the documentation from the Ryobi site. I've included links to the full Ryobi Technical details if anyone wants to see them.

Ryobi EMS2025SCL ($299):
- Twin over table rails increase cutting capacity and smooth action
- Horizontal (�D�) handle with soft grip rubber overmold for increased user comfort
- Large bevel locking lever
- Material vice to secure the work piece
- Secondary handle makes transportation easier
- Mitre angle indicator for clearer angle selection
Includes a Repetitious Material Stop

Ryobi EMS2026SCL (around $385 I think):
- 3 bearing easi-glide sliding mechanism with chromium rails
- Horizontal (�D�) handle with GripZone� rubber overmold for increased user comfort
- Front handle mitre locking for enhanced safety and convenience
- Sliding Fence adjusts for increased work support
- Metal base with indexed mitre stops
- Livetool Indicator� glows blue when plugged into the power supply

Question 1:
Is there anything in the difference's which would make one superior to the other???
(I realise some differences may just be the way it's worded, but I'm unsure)

Question 2:
Which Ryobi would would Members pick and why???
(I know you might never pick a Ryobi but if you had to)

Question 3:
I'm told the 40T Blade is a tad rough, what Tooth Size should I get for neater cuts???

My first project with the SCMS will be a new Pantry cupboard where I intend to Trench? (Rebate?, Notch?) the frame. After doing the Outdoor Privacy Screen by hand I'm so over trying to set a Circular Saw to the correct depth and Chiseling it all out, hence my desire for a SCMS for this and future projects.

Thanks in advance for any advice Members can offer.

Regards
John grin