It did what it said it would do- I cut right through 6x6 posts, 4x12 headers, etc. I had concerns about kickback, but no problems there. I do have two complaints: 1. It shreds the wood pretty good on the exit side. The entrance side was fine. So beware, if appearance wood, be prepared for some repair. 2. The last part of the cut seemed to wander a bit. Don't really know why- I never used more than half the blade in any cut.