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G. you can use a band saw but you will go thru blades pretty fast. I have 2 methods of using a band saw. Fine blade is needed for both. You go really slow or really fast. The really slow is pretty obvious the really fast is called friction cutting. I am talking 3000 rpms. The blade will be toast after a few seconds but that is what you want. The blade actually cuts by friction, melting for lack of a better word, the stainless. Cuts like a hot knife thru butter. I have a blade set aside for just that reason. Basically only works for thin stock. Stop by some time and I will show you. I use this method for roughing out the lips to a close width before they hit the milling machine. Problem is your band saw probably won't go that fast so I would probably stick to the snips. I cheat for the shape as I got sick of burning my fingers all the time. That damn stainless really can conduct the heat, even with a cold cup of water close by. Probably didn't offer much help.
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