Well, I made a decent stand for my new 4.5" HF bandsaw. I used an S hook and turnbuckle to keep the saw from tipping. And I began cutting out the components for my next three gates. I was pleased with the little saw. I bundled up nine 1/2" x 1/2" pieces of .065" tubing, and cut them nine at a time. I cut some 3/8" flat bar for stops to keep the saw on the stand I made. All I have left to do is go to Home Depot and get some decent tires instead of the little cheesy plastic ones that come with it so I can wheel it around now that it is mated to the stand with the turnbuckle..
The tube I cut today, by my calculations come up to 1.17" cross section area. I hear of people cutting much more than that with this saw.
A $900 cutting saw it ain't. But for $150, it is acceptable.
Steve