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If you really want to play, get a Jack plane and a smooth plane to do the finishing work. After you are done with it, no sanding is needed. Plus, sanding is never require before edge glue up. I don't think I have used either plane in a very long time. There is a great and satisfying feeling in using a hand plane, spoke shave or a cabinet scraper. Thank goodness for power tools.
Steve you can true up the edge of that board on your table saw without issues. A straight edge that run the length of the board (rip up pieces of plywood) is needed. Nail the plywood right on top of the piece you need to cut. nail a long length (4') of straight board on edge to the face of another board 4" wide (a T). Clamp the base or the flat section to the fence and have the edge of the straight board sitting right on top of the blade. Bring your straight edge that you clamped to the fence and dial it in so it sits flat / flush to the side of the blade (I line it up using a try square) making sure you have at least 1 3/4" space for your stock to run through. Rub your straight board that you nailed to the stock against the straight section of the piece above the blade. YOu will produce an exactly flat and straight cut every time. I have true up many boards like that in my early cabinet making career out of a little garage workshop.
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