Super agree with the other user saying to make it a built in ruler.
I got one of those Kreg ACS things gifted to me and I immediately plunged the saw THROUGH the table, shitty depth stop gave out when I leaned on it, I was bummed lmao
Another reason I'm not ashamed that I built mine out of 2x4s. If I manage to completely destroy it, I'll just buy more crappy spruce, glue up a new slab, and keep going.
I use a foam insulation board as a cutting surface so I can safely cut into it.
My issue is that I always forget to account for the thickness of my DIY track saw guide, so I end up only cutting about two-thirds of the way through my piece.