I cut Aluminum with at 3000 SF/M with a 1" bi metal blade on a Delta 14"
2 hp band saw, which is a set up for ripping wood.

How I get away with it, is I push hard for 2 seconds, wait 10 seconds,
push hard for 2 seconds, etc.

That way the Aluminum never gets too hot.

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Intelligent creation should not be banned from teachings as
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