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Re: Tool Advice: Cutting Aluminum
We have a band saw like the one slijin linked to, and it has worked very well for us over the past four years. It cuts very accurately for anything small enough to be clamped into and cut horizontally (it can also be set up as a vertical cut band saw) which is up to about 3x3 tubing. It does not have a built-in oiling system, but we use oil when cutting most stuff, though with 1x1 tubing (whether 1/8" or 1/16" wall) it cuts fine without the oil. We get a new blade at the start of each build season and it works fine.
On the other hand, we are looking at the purchase of a mitre saw this off season as well. There are some things we cut where the miter saw is just a better option.
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