I have used the table saw method in the past for both shop and job projects fairly decent results. there are many factors which need to be considered which need to be taken into consideration for application, ultimatly effecting final result. these include but are not limited to crowns, bows, curves, thickness, amount of stock removal. A word of caution, aggressive cutting places great strain strain on saw, gradual removal over a series of multiple cuts is a must. Some type of user made jig is required, either on fence or some type of sacrificial “cage”. I have used multiple older blades with locking washers between them and staggered teeth to allow for dust/chip clearance. Only practical for small/thin stock. This can be a dangerous method, search around the web for a more indepth/step by step instruction. Pay attention and use caution.
A band saw, if available is a much saner method. I’ve never tried thr router method, due to my dislike of routers.(they are a very valuable tool for tons of applications, in some hands they can produce amazing results. I’ve just never taken to them and prefer other tools if outcome will be the same, other wise I will use them, just not my fav. tool). I would quess the router method is VERY NOISY, but so are planers. Much info is abundant on both routers and hand planes everywhere on the web that is focused on wood tools.
Many lumber suppliers will preform this service for a fee on the stock they sell. They will have a larger selection than the the big boxes(the HD in my area only stocks pine and oak aside from job specific types). I have developed a very good relationship with my supplier by trying to make bulk purchases with one order rather than multiple single boards over a short time span. Accepting overage rather than asking for cuts and avoiding peak time periods, basically trying to stay out of their way or taking time with dumb questions, special requests, or just being a PINA. This has gained me unsupervised access to stock room and placed me in the “real price” bracket. Believe me every supply house for any trade has multiple pricing brackets, some doubling or more the “trade/real” number.
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