Bought for seasonal work in the country. Made in China, high quality case. My choice may seem impractical, because most Makita adherents buy one of the popular models: HS7601 or 5008MG. In my case, I wanted to have a relatively compact and not too heavy saw, and at the same time - a power reserve for longitudinal cutting of boards into bars; the task for embedding in the table was not set. It is this niche that is occupied by 7611, a complete analogue of 7601, but already 1600W. More than enough power for my purposes, the stock 12-tooth blade cuts large workpieces quickly and almost without chipping. Cutting OSB is a pleasure. I recommend the saw for purchase,