You want the blade and saw frame to feel just right for making these tough cuts. Consequently, some people like the idea of ...

This recent project (multiple build videos below: part 1, part 2, and part 3) is a very flexible type of guided pull saw, whereby a fine-toothed saw blade is fixed in the bed, and the workpiece is ...

Most saws similar to this have a small fence and bed, which limit their convenience. This DIY saw stand makes it easy to cut 2x4's and trim at any length while keeping your offcuts supported.