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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by markperr If you have to make the choice between the two, I'd recommend the band saw strictly because it's a gentler machine to work with. Table saws are great but can be overkill and extremely dangerous to ones digits when attempting to cut small pieces. You also have to pay very close attention to kick back. There been a number of occasions when I've been smacked in the face or chest by a flying board that got caught in the blade and was propelled back my way (at about a hundred thousand MPH!!!) Hurts like the dickens. [/quote] Amen to that. If you're not experienced or do not have access to proper instruction, avoid a table saw. Kickbacks are generally the result of a misalignment between the blade and the fence, improper stock preparation, size and/or feed. Besides getting smacked, you have an excellent chance of running your hand into the blade because you're feeding a piece of stock that suddenly, isn't there any more. The band saw avoids this potential because it cuts down, not toward you. I think San Diego has a Woodcraft store. They have a benchtop Rikon band saw on sale now for just over $100. It's all metal, has good dust collection and is otherwise a quality machine which will serve you well for this type of work. Good luck and I hope this helps.
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