Sawstop

[cherie]

I was wondering if anyone has bought or tested the Sawstop table saw.  We are looking to purchase one someday.  Here is a link:http://www.sawstop.com/procabinet/pcs175/?gclid=CPKx3Kvau6MCFRfyDAodbS0new

[daneklund]

I don't have one, but have been at the demos while teaching at Woodcraft. Very Impressive.  It would definitely be at the top of list for consideration if I had to buy another table saw.

[carlton4143]

I work at woodcraft. You will love this saw. Put demo saw together and it was right on the money out of the case. Cost is $10,000.00 for each finger you cut off on a table saw. Most states give you a 10% discount off workmen comp if you put in a sawstop in a trade shop.

[GrayBeard]

Carlton...

How 'pricey' are they?

~~~GB~~~

[MadHatter]

never heard of sawstop. i use a craftsman table saw.

[cherie]

Follow the link I posted about the sawstop.  It is amazing.  We sent off for more information and found it very helpful.  It would cost more to lose your fingers than it would to use this saw.  We are thinking of purchasing the Professional Cabinet saw.  It will cost around $3,000.00, but look at the money saved from hospitals and doctor appointments.  I have also read that many school are switching to this saw due to kids losing their fingers.  I almost lost my thumb a month or so ago due to a kickback that I did not expect.

[Kepy]

Just be aware that you will have to replace the blade if it is activated.

[cherie]

We understand about the blade and the braking system both need to be replaced.  I told Jaun that if he was going to play with it just to see if it really works, then HE would be buying the replacement parts.  LOL.

[jim stiek]

Cheri

[jim stiek]

Cheri
the saw stop will prevent cutting you with the blade but it doesn't help with kickback and that is probably one of the most prevelant causes of tablesaw accidents a good product but it does not take the place of disipline and training, a table saw is not a tool that should not be a learn as you go tool. there are not near enough training options out there that I see.
jim

[Barry]

I saw one demonstrated at my local Woodcraft Store.  Amazing!  Very expensive but if you compare it to the possible loss of a finger(s), it seems more reasonable.  The demonstrator said that the same technology might soon be available on a band saw.

I can't afford one now but the good thing about technology is things tend to get cheaper the longer the technology is around.  God bless capitalism!
 
I must confess to always being a bit scared of my table saw.  I don't use it very often for that reason.  As someone said earlier, the best safety device is good tools used properly.

Barry

[Russ C]

I would like to see a demonstration myself. Who wants to volunteer their hand? LOL     

[Rapid Roger]

There are alot of demos posted on the internet. In most of them a 'hotdog' is used instead of a real finger but, there is one (I saw it on TV) of the inventor that did use his own finger!
It IS impressive to watch but, as was said before, it WONT prevent 'kick-back'. I have had a few kick-backs on my Jet table saw (it does not have the saw stop feature) and in one case, my right thumb did hit the blade. I got the end of my thumb 'chewed-up' a bit but did not loose anything more than a bit of 'meat'.
It may have helped in this case but, the board that kicked-back still hit me in the belly hard enough that I still have a scar after 18 months.
Nothing prevents accidents but, knowing how to use a table saw and smart planning before the use of it sure helps.

Rog