In article , Adam wrote:
I need to make a precise cut of wood to be 24" long and only 4 1/2" wide.

How precise? What's it for?

Right now all I really have is a 10" compound miter saw (as far as saws
are concerned) - which obviously won't do.

I did just pick up a very nice Porter Cable router!

So now I am sort of stuck realizing I am going to need to buy yet again
another power tool

And that's a problem exactly how? g

I am avoiding buying a table saw because I don't want to get the
cheapest one ($99 Ryobi). I would much rather save up and buy one later
on that is nicer.

Good plan. Buy good tools, and you cry once when you open your wallet. Buy
crappy tools, and you cry every time you use them.

I have considered buying a circular saw ($50 Skil) that has an
Accu-Sight. Along with that I will setup a fence. Do you think that is a
good plan / option? Any other tips that you guys have for me? This is my
first wood working project and I am anxious to get started with it!

Depending on how precise you really need it, the circular saw may work for
you (make sure to clamp the wood down securely), or you may be better off
finding a buddy with a table saw who can cut it for you. Also, if you buy the
wood from a real lumber yard (not Home Depot, Lowe's, etc) they will be able
to cut it to size for you, for a fee of course. If you could provide more
specifics about what you're using this board for, we could advise you better
on the degree of precision needed and the best way to achieve it.

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Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.