I have found that I can maintain much better temp control using chunks rather than full splits, probably due to the size of my smoker. I have been using a Harbor Freight miter to make chunks from splits but find it very dangerous. Last time I had a split get sucked up by the saw blade, stop the saw instantly and shear the teeth off the drive motor completely. I now have a new miter saw but am apprehensive to use it to make chunks. I also have a gas chain saw that I could use but have not come up with a safe method to hold the split while cutting chunks. What methods do you folks use to cut chunks from splits that you consider to be safe. I love my fingers!! Thanks!!