Question about using a 12-inch miter saw blade for ripping a 2x8

I needed a quick rip cut on site and tried it, but the blade wandered and burned the wood. Anyone have a better method when a table saw isn't an option?

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jana1191h ago

My buddy tried that exact thing last summer on a deck job. He ended up with a gnarly burn line and the board pinching the blade halfway through. Maybe it's just me but a circular saw with a straight edge guide is way safer for rips on site, even if it feels like an extra step.