I use this blade primarily for cutting softwood Adirondack chair parts. It doesn't make the tightest of turns, but better than I expected from a 1/2 inch blade. I have also used this blade for trimming hardwood and softwood up to 8 inches thick. I was also very happy with the amount of disc marks left on the sawn wood. There is some cleaning involved, but that is the nature of band saws.