Tim00,
I just use a standard british site transformer with no problems at all. I have a few other US tools too including a 110volt battery charger. I'll see if I can find some pictures of my own wormdrive and you'll be able to see that it's seen PLENTY of action :-)
I had concerns a while...
RKB,
I read this again and realized that the garage had been converted to an office / bedroom.
The thing is if you were to cut this yourself then you will most likely be able to leave the existing roof / celing joists in place and so not disturb the existing finished ceiling. You would...
brown-nought,
I have a Makita 5903RK, along with half a dozen other saws, and am really happy with it.
It's bigger and more expensive than the ones you mention but it has a better base that is not made of pressed steel as are the cheaper ones in the range...