Spent most of my long life as a serious “Analog” 
woodworker, very traditional and then about 6 years ago discovered V1 Engineering and have transitioned into I would call a “Digital” Woodworker. 
Even though I do still use my shop. Yesterday I was about to program cutting the outside chamfer in MillMage which I just have been loving, then decided I was more comfortable walking 20 feet and using my Analog router table.
I like your comment regarding perhaps reclaiming some wood! I never thought of that. I have a great 13" DeWalt planner but using my LR4 (2’ x 4’) and the 1 1/2" surfacing bit opens up a lot of possibilities. BTW what’s nice there are two 4 sided carbide indexable cutters mounted so should get good life.
Good luck!!