Dave you make a very good point...BUT honestly just how much "expensive" wood are you giving up... ? doing veneer work You bet I would use the band saw without a question... but to re saw a 8/4 piece of Walnut in half prior to dimensioning it I would run right to my Table saw.. 2 passes thru the jointer then the Planner will "loose" more expensive wood then I would loose with a 1/8 inch table saw blade... BUT your point is noted !
Bob