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George, K, and Matt, Thanks so much guys for chiming in. I'll have to figure out if I'm up to building a "a saw fence" for the band saw. But based on K's and Matt's comments maybe I'd be better off with a table saw (to start with anyway)... keeping in mind I have no natural handyman tendancies - driving a nail with a hammer is an accomplishment where I'm concerned. Matt, great tip on the glue, I'm creating a "how to" binder and I'll certainly record that gem (I'm a technical writer by trade). Ditto the tip on "zero tolerence throat plate" (ZTTP). Now, is a ZTTP a feature that is only found on some table saw models or is it something all table saws support and you purchase it as an accessory? Regarding brads, seems that the key is gauge, length, and type. K uses electric and maxes out at 1 1/4 long brads... so what is the range I of brad lengths given most projects are using 5/8, 1/2, and 3/8 size stock? Is there a minimum and is 1 1/4 a good max? What is the optimal range for lengths of brads that I should be looking for in a brad gun? K favors a steel brad so it rusts thereby "gluing themselves to the wood." But Matt, you like an air power gun and seem to be saying I want to use galvanized brads/nails. Hmmm. Does a specific brand of brad gun have a better selection of brads or are brads generic (as opposed to proprietary)? Best, TJ
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