I have to recommend against using a router. It "might" work well. Then again, it's a woodworking tool. The routers I've worked with ALL have vents that could allow metal slivers up inside where you don't want metal to be. Wood isn't quite so bad, but not sure I'd trust it with metal. That said, I have also only used about 6 different routers in my life.
I also wouldn't cotton to using a hack saw. I've never had a lot of luck making straight and true cuts with a hacksaw. Operator error, I'm sure!!
Let me ask this question -- how quickly do you need this done?? So far, the best suggestion I've heard is to accept the offer of another member who has a lathe who would be willing to turn it down for you.
As you've mentioned that your school has a bandsaw, but that the clamp is too far, I'm sure you know how to use calipers, right?? Measure the ID of your part, then find or make a "Holding Shaft" that can be securely mounted to the bandsaw. Force the piece onto that shaft (wooden dowel, maybe?), then as added means of securing it, you could also tightly wrap electrical tape or duct tape to help ensure the piece doesn't start spinning on the shaft. Actually, some aluminum HVAC tape would work well for that also.
Does your school have a belt/disc sander? You could take a piece of scrap wood, drill a thru-hole the OD of the centering ring and a stopped hole that would snugly hold the OD of the piece you're cutting (the base). You could then mark reference lines on your scrap piece, then use coarse sandpaper to hog off most of the material and then finish up with finer grits. Would REALLY be awesome of your school wood shop had a drum sander!!
LOTS and LOTS of various ideas out there. These are just a few. Regardless of what you decide, BE CAREFUL. Take care of your fingers (and eyes!), as you can't grow any more. *lol*
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