Can’t argue with you about Craftsman. My old bench top similar to the photo I posted above was old, bought new about 25 years ago. I wouldn’t consider a new Craftsman woodworking tool model today due to bad customer service like yours.
Before I bought the Porter Cable (also photos above) I considered this, but only for a moment. I can’t speak of it’s quality, but it may be something for you to consider. Maybe others will post and offer opinions of this DP or others.
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Measure "at least" twice and cut once