It's a new day and age on here Simon, there have been more than a few to send saws off to never see them again. There have been more than a few here to send a saw out, get it back and it looked like someone ground out the ports with a butter knife.
Lots of skeptisim, and with good reason with some of the builders we have had. It takes some work to build a reputation now days. You don't have the days where "Yeah, I just ran a saw through a 20" Oak log in 5 seconds, who wants one built?" and have a line of people.
Your departure for a long time isn't helping build a reputation either. You have been a member here for a long time, but hadn't posted in what, two years, then come back and announce you are going to build saws?
I'm not picking sides and smelling armpits here, just getting you up to date with the scene.