On Sat, 24 Jun 2017 23:13:21 -0400, JBL wrote:
(snips)
Length can vary a bit, but usually about 12-14".

Something that small needs to be clamped down for safety! If they
are going to have any holes I would pre-drill them and bolt or screw
the parts being cut to a scrap of plywood. Can also attach another
scrap as a guide to keep your cut straight.

Agree with all the advice about carbide! Personally prefer a 40
tooth though they are a bit more expensive. Also use stick wax as a
lubricant on the blade. Short as your cuts are you can probably get
away dry cutting. Even candle wax will work once the blade gets warm
enough to melt it. Try some on the second cut and see if it helps.

No current access to a machine shop so I have a bit of experience
with improvised metal working. See
http://www.mysecondbathouse.com/firstmold.html for what can be done
with (mostly) a skill saw.
--
William