John Doe wrote:

Seems my DeWalt portable bandsaw causes blades to break prematurely.

The shorter the blade, the more revolutions per minute it makes over the
wheels. That constant straightening/bending fatigues the metal. My blades
usually break at the weld, showing that my blade welding is not as good as
it should be.

Anyway, a giant 6 foot tall saw ought to have blades that last longer than a
portable one. That's just expected.

Jon