Delta 16" Bandsaw Model 28-540 - Blade Length

[Canuck75]

I have a Delta 16" bandsaw Model 28-540 and would like to know the proper blade length for this saw. Can't find a parts manual to download or a spec sheet.
When purchased it had a wood blade measuring 82" so I ordered a 82"long x 1/2" wide x .025" thick x 10-14 pitch bi-metalic blade for metal cutting. A 82-1/2" blade was sent which turned out to be too long as there was no take-up left. I re-ordered and the 82" works. My question is what is the right blade for this saw, for instance, can it use an 81" blade?
Hope someone can help!

 

[DavidR8]

The Delta 28-640 is basically the same machine.

 

[machPete99]

Try wrapping a tape measure around the guide wheels. (Make sure tensioner mechanism is relieved).

 

[COMachinist]

The Delta 28-640 is basically the same machine.

No it’s not it uses a 150” blade. Delta 28-540/560 uses a 82” blade.
Google is my little friend. Cheers
CH

 

[DavidR8]

No it’s not it uses a 115” blade. Delta 28-540/560 uses a 82” blade.
Google is my little friend. Cheers
CH

Where did you find blade length data for the 28-540?

 

[COMachinist]

Where else youtube

look at about 18:39 time on the video.
he says 82” blade. The 28-540/560 use the same blade.
CH

 

[COMachinist]

Oh and there is this. The 540 was before the 560.
CH

 

[Canuck75]

Oh and there is this. The 540 was before the 560.
CH

Thanks for the replies. The 28-540 is a great bandsaw for a small shop, especially with the 16" throat.

Canuck75