15 Amp motor quickly rips through hardwoods with ease Rack & Pinion fence design delivers consistent fence to blade parallelism. 16" of rip easily cuts a variety of larger shelving and trim materials.Metal roll cage base offers greater durability than plastic bases.Table coating reduces friction for smoother cutting weighing only 45lbs., the DW745 can easily be moved on and off the job.24T carbide blade enhances cut quality and prolongs blade life.