BOSCH BS5912-18M 59-1/2-Inch by 3/8-Inch by 18TPI Multi-construction Bandsaw Blade

I just opened the box (bought a few years ago) the weld looked suspect, but since its too late to return i decided to use the blade. It lasted about 3 min cutting aluminum, and the blade broke, right at the weld! I thought Bosch would be a quality blade….i thought wrong!

All is all right

I bought this to cut 1/8 mild steel. I got about 3 in and then it quit.

It cut straight and sharp. Started with a light tic that became louder and broke.

Good blade, finally died but not before cutting through a mountain of copper and brass, cut very fast and clean. bought the same one as a replacement

My band saw is a Bosch and so I purchased this blade since its a direct replacement part, works just like the original.

I tried this blade on a new band saw and noticed considerable burn marks, teeth breaking off after only 2 cuts and overall a bad cutting experience. I know that it isnt the saw as I changed the blade to a cheap one and it cut great with no burn marks and all the teeth still remain. I am disappointed and wont be buying this blade anytime soon.

I remember seeing three blades come with this purchase and only got one.

It cuts fine and works good. I use it to cut bone and fossil ivory, I havent used it to cut metal.

So disappointed... finally had some free time to install this blade and it acts like it’s allergic to metal. The second it touches it won’t bite at all. I’m assuming it’s just defective as I’ve bought this same brand blade before and it worked flawlessly. Of course I’m a few days over the return window, or else I’d be sending it back! Oh well.