Thanks Kurt,

Understatement alert! A little variance in strip thickness = a huge amount of additional sanding! I have developed the following technique: create six or so strips about 9" long to exquisite accuracy. Use a micrometer. Take all the time necessary to make them perfect, absolutely perfect. Then consider them masters, and give them a safe and sacred home to live in. Use them to set your table saw or whatever else, and enjoy vastly improved consistency in future strips.

Perfectionist alert! Have you heard of the Ten Foot Rule? Step back ten honest feet to examine your results. There, all better! You're welcome.