I got this for an upcoming project a while ago and was happy to use it. At first he cut fast, then he stopped cutting. I cut 14 gauge 2x2 square steel and only got one cut. I looked back to see if I had bought soft aluminum but didn't see (maybe overlooked) that soft tools only work once on 14 gauge steel. But it's great for wen band saw. Tight fit but fit and the engine didn't struggle. If all you made was aluminum, this could be a great blade.