Im building a butcher block workstation. The top is 3 1/2" thick, 20" wide and 30" long. To square the ends, I had to use a hand plane. I got it done, but using a hand plane on 20" of end grain was no fun at all. (I have a contractor saw and an Incra sled, but just didnt feel comfortable using them for this one.)
If I had a track saw, how easy (or hard) would it be to square up the ends of this thing? I understand I have to cut one side, flip it and cut the other. I guess my question is: how hard will it be to get a nice flush cut when I make 2 passes like this? Can I get the track aligned accurately enough? Or will I have a ridge in the middle that has to be planed-out?
(Honestly, Ive been trying to convince myself to buy a track saw for a month. It will be helpful with sheet goods that I use occasionally. But if I can use it to easily and accurately square up a thick tabletop like this, I'll order one tomorrow. )
Thanks guys!
Fred