I've used Word and owned a bandsaw for 50 years. This is the first time I've had to break a blade. We use the same bandsaw to carve pine derby cars 21 years ago (like we had 20 boys and 20 cars) and also used the same bandsaw at work and NEVER HAD A BLADE. BREAK, I have a feeling the blade was bad and should be replaced. Order Name George Stanfield on Amazon