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kahlid74:
TopJimmy is pretty spot on there.  For me, I'm building a CNC machine but I also decided I wanted a panel saw and I got lucky.  A good friends dad works for Milwaukee Tool Company so I got a brand new panel saw for $300 with all the bells and whistles.

There's also a guy who will sell you kits to build your own:
http://panelsawsrus.com/products/

The only thing I'm concerned about when building your own would be to make sure all of your measurements are off and that there is no drift/wobble when the saw is on.

Nacimroc:
All the ones I seen to buy were $1500+. That DIY one is fine, but for $300 and having to build most of it yourself anyway, I reckon you could build a much much better one. With a guide rail at top and bottom for the whole thing to move left/right to the line before cutting. This would allow you to cut sideways also without moving the sheet. Similar to a CNC.

I just figured there would be a few plans/projects done where people tried it.

BobA:
Here is a site with downloadable plans.  Looks like a real heavy duty unit.  Uses a motor and belts not a separate circular saw.

http://woodgears.ca/reader/hector/panelsaw.html

Nacimroc:
His one is very nice and well built. This guys was exactly what I had in mind. Looks cheap ish to build (not including the Festool  :o ) and does everything I would want. Skip to 4:48 for vertical cuts and switching cuts. (Would have to upgrade the way he measures and lines up the tool )

http://youtu.be/BAVJLgF9ejg?t=4m46s

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