It is difficult to determine whether the problem is with the same company or the band saw blades whose quality would indeed make up for the shortcomings of the saw. The Metabo BAS 260 SWIFT is its price - compared to cheap products in my opinion not worth it. OK, my mistake to buy them !! But I have the impression that the saw blades do not keep their promises, or is expected by the modders of them as Selbstverständllichkeit. More than thin wood material appears in this kind "hobby devices" does not appear to be accurate sawing! So then it should also please go as cheap as possible or to buy "something good".