"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
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My chop saw fence certainly does not look any the worse for wear, so I
shouldn't expect that my miter saw's would either, if I used it.

Most of the miter saws I've seen are made from aluminum, whereas all of the
chop saws I've seen are made from steel. Assuming I owned a miter saw, I'm
not convinced I'd want to rough up the fence cutting steel (hot rolled
especially, and rebar specifically) then expect the fence to not rough up
finished wood products like moldings afterwards. The aluminum is soft
enough that it would not go through the experience without some damage,
unlike steel components. Seems to me it would be a little like washing
your car with sandpaper. Thoughts?

Harold