SplinterGroup 
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Since my embeding skills for videos still sucks...

SWMBO has been known to complain about my embedding skills.... surprised I'm not better with handtools.... I'll ignore the other skill for now.

Thanks for that link Splinter, unfortunately even with the laser, those small parts (can't get away from embedding) on a small sled could become a very "compact" platform... could see benefits on my full sized sled 
Even with that tray, noticed the small dowels came close to jamming just before they dropped. 
Unless they're clamped down like Petey's suggestion, with the spinning blade, the option for oopsies are always present.  Probably the rubber hold down might be the safest/easiest solution (to push the cut piece clear of the fence), however, I've decapitated a few rubbers from mishandling in a moment of complacency. 

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD