Bandsaw/Chainsaw
I have a Delta bandsaw with the riser kit and for several years I have used a carbide tipped blade for cutting out bowl blanks. But, early on, I also purchased 2 good quality chainsaws, one gas, one electric. These are used a lot more often than the bandsaw ... at least for getting the bowl blanks partially balanced.
The reason I got 2 chainsaws is that I live in an urban housing development and the neighbors sometimes are a little upset if I fire up the gas chainsaw at, oh, say 4:30 in the morning, or after 9:00 at night. Can't imagine why though ...
I realize that advocating the use of an electric chainsaw may sound like heresy to many, but, if you get a good one (Stihl for instance, or Husqvarna) and keep the chain really sharp, you will be surprised what it can do. And you don't have to worry about 2 stroke fumes in the shop. Bit they are still noisy so wear ear protections as well as all other protective gear ... and make sure you know what you are doing. Chainsaws, bandsaws, tablesays, whatever ... they make zero distinction between wet wood, dry wood, skin-muscles-bone ... they just chew away whatever they come into contact with.
Just my 2 cents worth ...