On Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:22:30 -0700, "Lew Hodgett"
wrote:

Just for funzies, try ripping some 8/4 hard maple on a T/S equipped
with a 1HP or 1-1/2HP motor
wired for 120VAC service and get back to me.

I've done it no problem with my 24T thin kerf.

-Kevin