This band saw cut through pieces of 1/2" thick 12L14 steel like butter. For the price, I wasn't expecting much; this saw is a really great value in my opinion. I will say it is not quiet; hearing protection required. The only thing I can say negative is the manual is terrible. If you've been around tools for a while, you can figure it out but there's no excuse for referencing diagrams by number when none of them are numbered. Lets talk about shipping time; I ordered it on Friday, it was delivered Saturday!
Donna Ward 
