I was ripping 3" red oak with a another manufacturer's 10", 50 tooth combination blade. The ripping was going slow and what appeared to be just another saw cut. When done my small shop was loaded with smoke with was coming from the saw cabinet. I open the saw door and was shocked that it was solid smoke. I felt the motor and it seemed to be cool enough and the belts seemed to be tight enough. The saw blade bore no burn marks. I let the saw discharge the smoke, let it set and started to cut red oak again, only this time it was a 1" cut. No smoke. Is my blade a problem? I do not want to switch to a thin kerf blade as past experience with thin kerks left the cut out of whack. Do you feel that a Amanda blade would be a better choice or would the same happen? I was told to buy a band saw, and would love one but I am still working full time and just do not the available time to enjoy all the tools that I would love to have. Thank you for whatever advice you can give me on this perplexing situation.
- Ron
Elmhurst, IL