re: Joinery

Thanks guys.  I am taking it slow and enjoying the process.

Ty - I'm finding that the edge of the cut on the track side is pretty smooth.  It's the one on the underside that can get a little ragged.  Probably because the kerf in the MFT top has widened over time and is not fully supporting the edges along the cut line.   I should probably flip or rotate the top to get a fresh surface for the saw kerf.  

Also, the ragged edge isn't typical tear-out.  It's kind of flaky - little tiny bits lift away.  It may just be a property of this particular veneer.