On Aug 21, 1:46 pm, Joe Strout wrote:
I need to cut 1/16"-inch aluminum angle stock. And, to be clear up
front, I'm a total newbie to metalworking (and not too experienced with
tools in general).

So, I bought a 6-inch cutoff saw from Harbor Freight with aluminum oxide
grinding discs. Turns out that this is not safe to use with aluminum
stock; the disc make shatter.
...
- Joe

An Exacto razor saw and miter box from a hobby store will cut a few
pieces of 1/16" aluminum angle with less fuss than the power tools
mentioned. You may have to file the ends square but that is a good
skill to learn anyway.

jw