Best saw for Ripping

[ndemge]

What is the best table saw for ripping 2x4 and 2x6

I don't need to be able to do angles and such, I just want a saw that I can throw boards at and not have it bog down.

I make fireworks racks, and every single board must be ripped, and of our entire production process, that part takes 50% of the time right now.

Budget, I'm a cheap bastard... But will spend up to $1,000 if I have to

110,220v? (no 3 phase in my shop)

[mjpliv]

It probably has less to do with the saw than the blade. Have a look at this page

http://www.oldham-usa.com/Products/SawMain/Terms/carbideSBcomponents.htm

in particular the part about hook angles for riping blades.

[ndemge]

Thanks for the education...

I still want to get a new saw, cause this is a guttless POS..

But That hook angle makes sense... this saw puts out VERY fine sawdust, meaning that it's not eating much on each cut

[mjpliv]

As far as saws go, I had some luck with a 3 hp Powermatic. The three drive belts makes for consistant power transmition with the blade loaded (I had to rip a few hundred feet of 4x4 cant strip once and even with three belts they got pretty warm). I found that the use of a power feeder helps when you are doing rips as well. It keeps a constant feed rate on the blade.

[mjpliv]

With regards to the sawdust, if our rip blade is functioning properly the sawdust would almost look like square pellets because the aggressive hook angle cuts through the kerf like a chisel especially with a straight cut carbide tooth. No need for the alternating bevel teeth, they woud be a waste of cutting capacity when ripping.

[Rich]

I really like the Powermatics but they are a little spendier.
I've got a 10" contractors saw from Jet that cuts 8/4 rock maple with only a little bog in it (this has more to do with feed rate).. I suggest buying a Forrest blade if you're going to use and abuse it. They are expensive but well worth the money spent. They can be resharpened for less than $25 also.. many many times. I woudl specifically recommend this one
http://www.forrestsawblades.com/woodworker_2.htm in the 40tooth variety.

[ndemge]

The one we are using now is a Ryobi BT3000 13 amp

We got a new rip blade as suggested, it did make a bit of difference, but still a gutless wonder

Well, yesterday it broke. Motor spins, blade does not, so have a call into local shop to see if there is a sheer pin that is replaceable

keeping my eyes out for a 5hp 220