"xcz" wrote in message
u...
As stated above, for thicker wood stock, but really, what it comes down to
is that if and when you do come across a need to cut thick stock, even if
it is only once, its good to have more HP than not enough. And as you
progress your woodworking hobby, you will probably start using thicker
material on a more regular basis.

For which you will already own a bandsaw.

1.5 is enough. Thousands and thousands of them out there. The number is
chosen so they can operate on a "standard" 15A 115 circuit.

Extra is nice, but so rarely necessary that you'll easily find workarounds.