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Review on POWERTEC 13161 Pro Tech 3 Wheel Bandsaw by Fisseha Rodgers

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Weld quality on the band saw blade is questionable

I am a hobby carpenter and hardly ever use a band saw, except for small cuts here and there. I used to buy my band saw blades from a big store but it has been many years since I bought them as my last one lasted many years. When I needed another, my local store ran out of my size, so I figured why not try Amazon. I was thrilled to see the three 1/2 inch wide packs I had long dreamed of. As anyone who knows how to properly set up a bandsaw for a new saw blade, it takes time to adjust the guides, rear bearings, etc. to get an accurate cut. After that I was very satisfied with the performance of the saw. A few weeks later, while making a relatively straight cut in 1/2" plywood, the blade broke right at the weld. After a few words, I was able to quickly change the blade and felt relieved because I had a pack of 3 blades I was very surprised because the teeth were still like new and I could even cut wood just by running my hand over the wood with the blade.Well, the second one broke again yesterday in the weld.I literally cut a straight cut in a hole in 1/2" thick plywood. So I'm looking for a replacement blade for my band saw. I have no doubts that I will need it soon as my confidence in my third and final bandsaw blade of this trio is very low.

Pros
  • Very good price
Cons
  • Piggy bank price