I guess it is all about reducing risk. While a clever thief could circumvent the air tag most are opportunist and not so clever and probably not really expecting tracking devices hidden in items. I have one on keys in case I lose them but also one hidden in a camera bag. Of course the thief will...
Does anyway have any experience of Casadei bandsaws? Italian and the current range is the Aura series. Living in Sweden I have no chance of picking up older UK types, there are few suppliers and long distances to go and see anything as well.