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In searching the FW site for articles, an important piece of information often is how current the information is. In several searches I was dismayed at not finding the date of the artcles displayed with the search results. Adding that information would make the search results much more valuable.

Whenever I do use the tablesaw for ripping, (and lately I'm using the bandsaw more often), I will use featherboards both to hold the stock against the fence and also two featherboards on the fence to hold the stock down to the table. Belts and suspenders? Yep I guess it is. But the increased safety is worth it.

I bought my DeWalt 9" RAS (with the solid maple top) back in 1957. It was my first major power tool. It has been in service ever since. It still is my preferred tool for crosscutting. Holds its alignment well. It feels safer to me than my tablesaw, especially with very small (or very long) wood. I intend to keep mine for as long as I can.