Hi guys;
I agree about the little $200 import horizontal cutoff bandsaws.
They're a terrific buy, and useful for all kinds of cutoff jobs. I have
one that I bought (for $150?) almost 20 years ago, and I still haven't
worn it out or broken it. I've cut 4" dia steel with it; it's slow, but
it'll do it. 1 1/4" steel or 1" pipe are no problem. These days, I also
have one of the larger 7 x 12 saws, which is definitely faster for the
big stuff. But I still use the little 4 x 6 saw for all the under 1"
work.

I would much rather use a horizontal bandsaw than an abrasive cutoff
saw. Screaming motors and showers of sparks get tiring. The bandsaw may
be slower, but you can get the cut started and walk away while it
finishes and shuts off.

Bruce Johnson