About the G8692 bandsaw /stand. I would recommend it but with a condition. If it's expected to cut anywhere near straight a bit of work will be needed on the work clamping system. First, the work clamp was about 1 1/2" from the blade resulting in about 5" minimum length to be clamped and cut. Second, the work clamp was way out of line both in the horizontal and vertical plane. Like 3/16" in a 2 inch cut! I removed the work clamp, repositioned it closer to the blade, shimmed it up at the back, aligned it with the blade, drilled new mounting holes. I also reversed the moveable jaw of the clamp. Now the saw will cut within 1/32" in a 3 inch cut and clamp onto a 2" work piece. I don't think anybody could ask for more from a tool in this price range. Other than the clamping system alignment problem this seems to be a well made tool that should serve well as long as the user realizes it is not an industrial tool and uses it within it's capabilities. And yes, I would buy it again.