The saw blade is a perfect match for my Shopsmith band saw. I haven't cut much with it yet, but it runs smoothly, doesn't crack at the weld. It seems to cut quickly and smoothly. I usually only use 1/8" for cutting pine or softwood under 1/2" thick and it seems to work fine for that. They may not be as good as Shopsmith blades, but at less than half the price, they're real value.