On 22 Dec 2004 07:50:02 -0800, "Ron M."
wrote:

I want to put an abrasive metal-cutting wheel on a miter saw, to cut
mild steel angle with.

There are supposed to be two main issues with doing this:

First, it overloads the motor.

Second, the shavings/sparks can damage the fence and/or the motor
mechanism (bearings). There may be some truth here.

You seem to be answering your own quesions. Why not try it out and
let us know the results?