"Michael Koblic" wrote:

I have an occasional need to cut stock of up to 2 inch diameter (or square,
shapes differ). I have been thinking of making my life easier and investing
in a chop saw. However, recently I came across a phenomenon called a
portable band saw. I have never seen this tool first hand. I understand that
it is capable of cutting up to 4 inches. It can be operated off-hand or a
stand is available which then allows the saw to be used as a chop saw
including cutting accurate miters.

Are you cutting aluminum or steel? For aluminum, I use my wood chop saw.
For steel, I head over to uncles and use his metal cutting band saw.

Wes