"Billy Smith" wrote in message
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Does anyone know if hook teeth is really necessary in this
case? Will hook teeth solve this problem? I know 3/4 HP
is somewhat low, but it sure seems like this saw ought to
be able to resaw a 2X4.

Don't know that hook teeth are any better, but sounds as if you've got a
very dull blade. For resawing dry wood, I found skip design to be adequate.
For wet wood, and you have to presume construction grade stuff to be wet
inside, and resinous wood, I find that the set in the teeth is the
determinant of how well it cuts.