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In rec.woodworking
otforme (Charlie Self) wrote:

Bruce responds:

Really? I've got to let your rip some of this 8/4 white oak I have and see
how fast you change your mind. Having ripped it on my 1.5HP with a Forrest
WWII and on my buddies 3HP Jet with a Forrest WWII, I can tell you that HP
is wonderful.

Yeah, but that 3 HP Jet is on a 220 circuit. The Bosch is a 110 machine. It
does not turn out a realistic 4.4 HP. More like 1.5 which is actually
sufficient for most hobby woodworking, though 8/4 oak is going to be a slow
feed item.

Yes, the Jet is on 220. The problem with slow feed is that it burns the
wood. I basically can't cut the oak without burning it so I have to
overcut and joint it.