I have had the 11 amp saw for about two years and it is a very good machine. I purchased it during a cedar fence construction project and have found dozens of other uses since. My only complaint is related to my own selection decision. I looked at both the 11 and 13 amp versions and decided to save a few bucks by buying the lower powered saw. The saw has plenty of power and does not bind, but the 3/4" stroke just doesn't work as fast as the 1-1/4" stroke with the 13 amp saw. I still rate it as five stars because this drawback is my own fault.