I agree with the band tension gauge. It's what I watched more more than bout anything else. Wide cuts, and harder and dried out logs will for sure heat up a blade. I never could figure folks sawing without and lube at all,,I suppose folks have, I know on my resaw, it had no lube, and the big spring tensionor, and flat guides to boot. It would crank out the cut stock, but only up to 6" wide. I did like the movable blade guide on the wood max, not sure if the others have it or not, photos did not look like they did, but not sure. All I know is if you are happy then that's what matters, there will be plenty of learning curves along the way, with dust and slabs to move, and lumber to stack. Oh, AO, I meant to tell you, you are bout 15 miles north of my brother, so when I get out that way, I'll be looking for you,