As I read this the number one thing that keeps going through my head is how clean the cut is. Once you start the saw or the drill game over it better be good!
Thats the plan. I am going to see if there is a way for me to clamp a straight edge to the piece for help. If not and i am doing it freehand then i plan on drinking a lot of beer ahead of time so i can cope with the outcome a little better lol.