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For years I've cut aluminum on a Dewalt 12" miter saw with a carbide tipped wood blade. It was very loud and and a little scary, but it made a clean cut every time. I could hold .005" on that saw. I will also say, I too have cut and flung small round stock on a miter saw. Don't do it.

At home I have a 14" vertical bandsaw that is made for wood, but cuts aluminum fine with a good blade. The Wilton 14" vertical bandsaw is designed for cutting metal. Of course, a vertical bandsaw is mostly for cutting plate, not long stock.

I've used horizontal bandsaws too and they're fine. Nice and quiet. However, it seems at some point the blade always wants to wander outward, creating a cut that is not straight.

If I were to go buy a saw today for cutting aluminum stock, I'd go buy the Evolution Fury 2 that Cory posted. If I had more money, I might get a more expensive dry cut saw.

I'm surprised no one has yet mentioned a Cold Saw. They work well and are very accurate, but are very expensive.