For those out there looking to get that new saw, Grizzly has the Dewalt DW788 on sale for $419.95 or $449.95 w/ stand and light. $19.95 for shipping.
http://grizzly.com/products/searchresults.aspx?q=dw788
After loosening the blade clamps it holds the top arm of the saw up to make it easier to thread the blade through the holes in fret work projects. You can buy one from Jim Dandy products for 19.95 plus shipping. I'm a little creative/warped/thrifty at times so I came up with this.
Don't laugh too hard, it works, is fully adjustable, and I had all the stuff already laying around. Just a hook in the joist above, a piece of small chain, and a bungee cord.
Hi everyone, I just purchased a Black Walnut log, about 36" diameter and 21 feet long for $400 and another $200 to have it moved to my place. I also got four 20" diameter logs 4-5 feet long with it. Good deal? I'll have a portable sawmill come next summer to saw it into lumber.