here is a closerlcook at the pellets :
I think these items have been getting more and more popular
Ive done quid a bit of woodworking in the past
my Friend , a Powermatic 66 w a 5 HP motor
( no longer made ) and with a razor sharp Forrest 10 " 1/4 " thick blades
these ones :
I know what Hard Fruit wood and Nut wood smells like : Walnut , like burnt toast etc
and no , the blade did not burn the wood
be careful when you look for packs of pellets
they should be hard wood trimmings , bark and wood , ground up and compassed into the pellets you see
above
they must be food grade !
there are other pellets from hard wood that are used for Pellet burners in your basement for heat
do not get that stuff. old socks , motor oil etc might be in them
but these or similar quality hardwood pellets work fine in a container or your choce
15 USD is not bad for the one I have , Im sure I got it for 19 !
there are threads on eG about this sort of thing
some use hardwood sawdust and those can go four hours !
this :
and these
with
https://www.amazon.com/Cherry-Sawdust-Smokers-Five-Pound/dp/B00G296MV4
etc