General makes great machines.
and, yes I think most come from just a few different factories in the east. The big horse power is helpfull when you get into resaw work. typically your cutting 4" -10" thick with blades having 1 or 2 TPI.
For what your doing 1/2hp working 2" material would be good if your taking your time. 3/4 would be the nuts, and 1/3hpo would work but be underpowered and make you think evil thoughts. If you going to be in the woodworking business you need a more commercial saw.
If your going to be in the woodworking hobby you should give up a few dead presidents, as they say nad you'll be set for life with a nice 14" saw.
If your toying around with some wood projects as a passing fad. Only then would I feel good about buying something entry level.
I tend to buy more expensive tools to last my life or less expensive tools to set up and do single operations for as long as they last.
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