Recently I purchased a used bandsaw,it is a Delta #28-560 16" Wood/Metal Working type bandsaw. Is anyone out there familar with or have experience with this machine.

It works fine on wood,unfortuneately,for metal it leaves a lot to be desired. Is there any changes that could be made to improve it's metal cutting performance. I purchased a bi metal (M42) blade (82" ; .375" ; .025") and the cutting process is very very slow,is this to be expected?

I changed the belt arrangement as called out in the manual,this reduces the RPM,it seem too slow. I base this observation on my portable bandsaw and in comparison runs faster.

Any response greatly appreciated

Thanks

John Romano