In addition to the extensive coverage already given to the term of "straight", using factory sheet stock edges as a "straightedge" my be feasible. Whether that edge is square to the other two edges is questionable. If I'm planning to use a factory sheet edge as a straightedge, I will first do a "corner" to "corner" diagonal measurement to see if the sheet is square to start with. Assuming the sheet is square to start with and it's not, makes the first and all subsequent cuts out of square.
I've posted before that if your TS is set up properly you can achieve edges suitable for glue ups. On long stock it's the initial feed in and that first step or two with your feet you have to take to get the stock through, and finessing the last part past the blade. It takes experience and concentration to keep the stock against the fence during the whole run and during any hand changes. On long stock on the TS it may help to have a long infeed and outfeed support (even temporary) flat board stock (not rollers) to ease the handling.
"I'M NEVER WRONG - BUT I'M NOT ALWAYS RIGHT"
I've posted before that if your TS is set up properly you can achieve edges suitable for glue ups. On long stock it's the initial feed in and that first step or two with your feet you have to take to get the stock through, and finessing the last part past the blade. It takes experience and concentration to keep the stock against the fence during the whole run and during any hand changes. On long stock on the TS it may help to have a long infeed and outfeed support (even temporary) flat board stock (not rollers) to ease the handling.
"I'M NEVER WRONG - BUT I'M NOT ALWAYS RIGHT"
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