Angle GRINDER is th clue. i use a SLOW speed chop saw that uses a METAL cutting blade which has a fine set of teeth. Don't waste your money on a small bench band saw. If you have the room look out for an old industrial type one instead. You won't regret it and i would sap my chop saw for one any day of the week. John is right loading a blade at high speed can explode. It even happens with a band saw in the wrong circumstances.