My band saw blade snapped mid-cut on a whole rib section yesterday

I was breaking down a full beef rib into short ribs at the shop in Spokane. The blade just popped and whipped back, missing me but scaring me half to death. I had to stop everything, clear the area, and put a fresh 1-inch blade on before finishing the job. Has anyone else had a blade break like that, and what's your usual check to prevent it?

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richard58111d ago

Ever have a blade snap and realize you were leaning way too close? I've done that, felt like an idiot dodging a piece of angry metal. Now I just check for any cracks or weird kinks before I even turn the saw on.

harperwright11d ago

But how often does a blade actually snap, @richard581? I've used some pretty beat-up ones and they just get dull, not explode. Maybe it's only a big risk with really old metal or if you're pushing way too hard.