Are we crowding this saw on this big red oak?

[@fricknjeep]

hi there good sawing , john

[@Ed_in_Md]

I have no idea if you are crowding the saw however I don’t see other circle sawyers going that fast on hardwood. Have you tried slowing down and see if that fixes the problem?

[@williamellis8993]

Keep an eye on pieces getting caught between the blade and the table. That will cause the blade to heat quickly.
Bill

[@lesterg46sawwood]

Could it be that it needs to be hammer to your rpm?