A lot of people who think the Dewalt portable band saw is just a flimsy toy that shouldn't be taken seriously don't realize that a great deal the secret lies in those quality blades and using the right blades for the right job. Yes, the blades do break from time to time and need to be replaced (which is why they come in packs of three), but the prices are pretty good and they get the job done without having to carry a lot of other gear when you're cutting pipe. and steel pipe and rod. The accuracy you can achieve with this hand tool is amazing when you think about it, and the speed with which I can use it in a portable band saw to cut steel sections for fence or railing repairs often draws crowds to construction sites on.