Chop Saw or something else????

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Hello I am looking for the cheapest and best way to cut a dana 44 axle. I need it to be extremely straight. I  would think a chop saw would be the best bet for this and for 2x2x2 inch square tubing. Im just curious what everyone reccomends for this type of stuff. Im new to all of this and have dne some research. I think the chop saw seems like my best bet but any info would be greatly appreciated thanks.
Reply:Are you cutting the axle, or the axle housing, or both?  If just the axle, I'd let a machine shop do it on a lathe.  If you're cutting the housing, I'd probably try to find someone with a waterjet.America Needs AMERICA'S Oil!!!"Global warming is the greatest scam in history ...There is no run away climate change. The impact of humans on climate is not catastrophic. Our planet is not in peril."--John Coleman, Founder of The Weather Channel
Reply:Tell us alittle more about exactly what your doing and we can throw out some more suggestions.          Ive cut axle housings with just a Metabo and a cutoff wheels before. I just took my time and made sure to get a good square cut.
Reply:A bansdaw is way more accurate than an abrasive chop saw.  A chop saw blade will flex out of position.  Plus it has a lot of kerf.A sharp cold cut saw is better than a good band saw. Then the next step is a milling machine.Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Thanks for all the replies. I am going to be cutting 2x2x2 inch square tubing for a front hanger mount. Also I am planning on cutting the tubing of a dana 44 axle so i can rotate the knuckles somewhere around 13 degrees for a better pinion to transfer case angle.I  saw a chop saw specially made for metal cutting, it looked to be the best way to make extremely straight and smooth cuts. anyways any info would be great.
Reply:I think you're talking about a Dry Cut Saw.  They look like your common chop saw, but they run much slower.  They work well, but expect to pay $400+.  If you're only going to use it once, I'd find someone else to do it for you.America Needs AMERICA'S Oil!!!"Global warming is the greatest scam in history ...There is no run away climate change. The impact of humans on climate is not catastrophic. Our planet is not in peril."--John Coleman, Founder of The Weather Channel
Reply:A bandsaw would be my choice. Square cut, small kerf.Rex
Reply:I'd use a cutoff wheel and guide tube.  Take a piece of pipe/tube that is a slip fit over the axle tube (something with a bit of heft to the wall thickness).  True it up on a lathe.  Use the masking tape wrap to make your mark on the axle tube and cut with a cutoff wheel.  Slide the pipe over the axle tube, and then grind flush with the face of it.  It'll be dead square when you're done.  Used to do the same thing all the time with prepping housing ends for C clip eliminators, only we'd have a plate bolted up to act as our guide instead of a piece of pipe/tube.