Does it work? Yes. Does it work well? Yes. Does it install in and out easily? Yes. Should it have come w/the saw? YES. I paid just over $400 for the saw - which is quite good, but the reason you pay $400 for a saw is so you don't have to buy all of the $20, 30 and 40 dollar attachments for them. Again, very good saw, very good fence, a little tacky on the marketing of such a pricey saw.
Well Built, Easy - on / Easy - off:
Just a little pricey. Not sure why it isn't included w/the saw. I own it and use it professionally. Reasons to buy: 1) Fits very accurately into the saw. No stepped transition between mating parts, good alignment, no wobble/very secure. 2) It attaches fast and securely with just one screw-knob. I was concerned that it might be a pain to move out of the way to right-hand bevel. Not the case, very fast - easy-on/easy-off. Drop in, tighten screw-knob, done. Lines up just about perfect, no... more info
The Good Stuff:
The saw was great, but I needed the extra accuracy this well made fence gave me.
Bruce