Bill wrote:

Karl made a remark about *safety* that drew my attention. What is at
risk if the blade gets pinched in a cut?

"Kickforward" is common with a miter saw if the back edge of the piece
being cut is not flush with the fence (bowed, uneven or wany), or below the
plane of the wings (due to binding). Easier to control than kickback on a
TS, but still a dangerous circumstance.

The most dangerous cut on a miter saw is one that is not backed up firmly
to the fence ... ALWAYS insure that the cut on a miter saw is made with the
stock firmly against the fence, including edge on angle cuts. No
exceptions.

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