Dewalt DW872 Metalica Chopsaw 240V

I have been using this Dewalt DW872 Metalica Chopsaw for cutting stainless steel sections (tube, flat etc.) and have found that; although the cut faces are a little rough and the trueness of angles a few degrees out here and there, it does cut well. I was expecting this from the saw and I was happily surprised at just how fast it cuts. Machine & cut set-up times are fast too. I never force the blade into the steel; just rest it on the metal and the blade does all the work. I can see that a blade (I'm using a s/s Jancy slugger) will last a long time. If I pushed the blade it would not last. I already have a plasma cutter and I'm happy to have this item to complement my tooling. It is ideally suited to working on pre bought stock (Parker Steel) before cleaning & shaping for pre-fabrication. When taking long lengths (>0.5m) small wooden blocks could be made for it (the same thickness as the base) to support them properly. The only other contender was the Bosch chopsaw, but I didn't like the handle and the Dewalt had a few more extras that the Bosch didn't, although I suspect the Bosch would have been better value. Comfort is important to me as I can concentrate on the cut and not be distracted by an awkward handle design, which the Dewalt gives me.The saw is supplied with a Dewalt mild steel blade (DT1900QZ average r.p £100.00). I wish the saw could have been sold as a "bare" machine without a blade, so I could choose my own. Obviously, this mild steel blade, which I won't use, is added onto the cost of the purchase.I mostly do; one off, individual pieces, but I can see that this saw may well be a cost effective solution in a fabrication workshop and equally at home with a serious DIYer.