it's a German made miniature chopsaw with a 3 inch saw blade, the base adjusts (pivots) to allow you to cut straight or 45°angles both ways, has v-notch vice grip that allows you to cut both square and round objects (dowels, pipe, plastic tubing, along with square items up to 2 inches, it's really tailor made for anyone who builds dollhouses, and other miniature crafting projects. Has 2 blades and one of the strongest safety guards i have personally encountered. originally $400+tax