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Using a bandsaw to cut Homasote is brilliant! Nearly any size saw should be adequate. I would recommend a 3/8" or 1/2" blade with a moderate tooth size (say 3 TPI) in a skip-tooth pattern for faster dust clearance and less heat buildup. If you need to cut a lot of strips, it's probably worth the time to rig a larger table for material support and a longer fence such as the aluminum angle mentioned previously would make long straight cuts easier. When using a portable circular saw or a table or radial arm saw, a decent thin kerf blade (3/32" thick vs. 1/8") will reduce dust, conserve material, and allow the saw to cut with more power due to the reduced drag on the motor.
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