What is the portable bandsaw used for with timberframing? Is it just for cut off or cheek cutting tennons like many do with a circ saw? I would think that it would be difficult to cut curves in braces with a portable, no? Is there another use? I would like to get a 20 inch stationary band saw for brace curves, but it'll have to wait until some more important things on the list are taken care of. If I have to, I can take braces to someone elses shop and make the cuts.