1. Thanks for the comment about my approach. The circular saw idea makes a lot of sense. I need a new circular saw anyway, so I'll keep that extra guide in mind when I buy.

2. I'll still need a new table saw, (I'll check out the Ryobi)my current Delta (I dont know the model#) was a Fathers day present a couple of years ago and could be mounted on a table, but I use the included stand. I would guess that the saw was between $200-250 when new. The problem is that the top surface is small. I would estimate that the top dimensions are around 18x24. So its impossible to cut anything but small pieces with any degree of accuracy. Even if I were to have someone cut down a large sheet for me, the remaining pcs.are still too big. I built 1 pi's a while back and even the pcs. for those were too big to use with the built in guides on the Delta.

crazychile