would a bandsaw be better? (sorry for all the questions)

[ChuckD]

In addition to my above post here is a source for information on the table saw.  You might check it out. 
http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tips/techniques/skills/table-saw-tips-and-tricks/?sssdmh=dm17.646950&esrc=nwwood011713

http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tips/techniques/sawing-solutions/tablesaw-tips-tricks-and-techniques-part-2/?sssdmh=dm17.646950&esrc=nwwood011713

http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tips/techniques/sawing-solutions/tablesaw-tips-tricks-and-techniques-part-1/?sssdmh=dm17.646950&esrc=nwwood011713

Have Phun and good luck