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I've got the older Titan version of the MacAllister saw, and I've basically done all the joinery for two houses with it, and it is still going strong. It's more than reliable and accurate enough for a DIYer. Attached are a couple of projects I used it for.
Get some rail clamps too. I prefer the trigger/quick release kind. They come into their own especially for longer cuts in sheet goods.
When you buy Makita rails check them for straightness in the shop if you can. I have had to exchange one because it was basically a long curve.
Sometimes Festool rails come up cheap in sales, and can be a bit less than a Makita one. You don't get the anti-tip lip but they are otherwise compatible.
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They look lovely but
The budget spreadsheet bit specifically :/
As you know I'm not a buy cheap buy twice person when it comes to tools but it's got a two year warranty so if I burn it out I'll just take it back to B&Q and get a new one.
Sorry environment.