1) Yesterday I went into Lowes and they had a cheap 10" tablesaw on sale. Its a Delta Bench top but came with a stand.It cost $99.00. I know this is cheap and I know you get what you pay for but, it was cheap and I can use it to build shelves if nothing else.( my wife got it for me for an early christmas present).Does anyone foresee any problems using it to cut strips.
2) I know its been asked a million times but whats a good thin kerf blade to purchase. I think I remember someone mentioning a decent one from Home Depot or Lowes.
3) We will be replacing our deck after the first of the year and I will have approximately twenty 2x5x15' cedar boards from the floor alone not sure of the size of the frame pieces. These boards are almost thirty years old and look very dark and weathered. if planed, will the wood inside look better.

* My wife is also getting me a router for christmas. Now I'll need to build a router table. For someone who is not happy with my new hobby, she sure is helping me out.