I agree with this 100%. My bandsaw is a Crescent from 1899 made by the Crescent tool company, and maintains a 17ft blade with no guards. Never had an issue in 10 years I've had it. I have a 1950s Delta saw as well, and the table saw I have from Craftsman made in the 50s has lasted forever. The only thing wrong with it now is the knobs for blade angle and height broke off so I have to use vise grips to rotate them. I only really use large shop saws so I couldn't recommend something newer and smaller because I hate saws that want to move or feel flimsy.