: Can't visualize how beveling can change the thickness of the
: strips. I'm trying to dead center the B&C and save excessive
: sanding because if the strips are not consistent thickness they
: may or would stick out begging to be sanded.
: I'm all for saving $400.

Rolling bevel instead of using the B&C, the angle between the strips is planed (by hand) to fit the strips one at a time. Lots easier than it sounds. Once you get the hang of it, takes maybe 10 minutes to fit each strip and you only need an inexpensive plane.

Bill H.