I also cut some 1/4in birch plywood and it worked great. The Grizzly is what does it for me. Plastic is a cost saving measure. Light weight, durable and mobile. On the doorstep, out of the box and setup, maybe 30 minutes.
Grizzly G0691 Features & Specs
Motor: 3 HP, 220V, single-phase
Blade tilt: Left, 45°
Blade tilt: Left, 45°
Blade tilt: Left, 45°
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Grizzly G0691 Final Thoughts
"Very well made tool."
I have found the rip fence gauge to be spot on accurate. It still wasn't dead after that. The saw itself works like a charm. Overall its an ok saw for what it is. Loud and dusty, sure, but that is expected.