I took delivery of a new S500P (MM20) today and I was confused to find these steel guides (upper and lower) on the saw. I was under the impression that the saw came with Carter guides as standard. Even if that hadn't happened, I would have accepted the euro style bearing guides.

Does anyone else have these guides? Was I sent a really old stock item or "frankenstein" saw?

Also, curious if anyone else has purchased recently and got different guides.

The thing is a beast for sure, I can't wait to use it.

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