[Oscar]

also be sure to use chop saw blades made specifically for stainless, they work much better than just universal "all metal" type chop saw blades

I'll need to look into these....wonder how much faster they cut?

At any rate, I agree with your 'experience' about using only a chop saw and a grinder. The cuts have to be dressed to cure the roughness. I bought a small belt/disc sander specifically for that in order to not wear out the side of the blade.