Today I picked up a brand spanking new StableMate Miter saw stand from a guy on Craigslist for $25 (yes, you read that right!). What a difference already! Put the saw on it today. I think this is the best $25 I've spent in a while ...
Just so you don't feel too guilty, I will gladly offer you $15 for the stand (and I don't even own a miter saw). No need to thank me.....