>  but the arguments against using a rip saw for cross-cutting is that
>  it leaves a rough cut in many woods.

Man is that ever right! Every crosscut makes a rough surface. Never saw
a hand crosscut that didn't to some degree. And some a ...whole... lot
more rough than others, but faaaast!

 Crosscuts, smooth or fast, you get to pick! That's the beauty of it.
 yours, Scott


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