I have lots of cutting options in my shop.
If you want one tool that is very handy and capable and not terribly expensive... Then you're on the right track with the portable band saw and table for it.
I have the portable bandsaw and for years have turned it up under my right arm with thumb on the trigger and used the left hand to hold and guide small parts to be cut off, or cut shapes to a line. Basically I use it like a bandsaw with a table but I don't have the table. So I can certianly see how handy the table attachment would be especially if this is your primary metal cutting tool.
The portable bandsaw to me was one of those tools.... "Why didn't I get one of these years ago!?"
