What not to do on the Table Saw

[terrydowning]

Well, no one has commented on this so I will: The title is Art in Western Pennsylvania. That should give you a clue or cue - it's art - ART.

Look at the saw blade. The center is not below the table but perhaps even above it. Ever heard of PhotoShoping or other cheap tricks?

Yeah, I know. I'm supposed to ignore reality and only go with what I am shown and what others comment on. So, I'll keep on doing that and vote for Obama again. "Change, Hope" - and what was that other thing? Oh, yeah, "reduce the deficit by 50% in 2 years (that's a close remembrance). So maybe he meant the NEXT TWO YEARS. I hope so because if it doesn't happen that means I wasted my last free vote as an American citizen.

FYI "Art in Western Pennsylvania" is the signature of the OP (pennview)

Thanks for posting this up Art. I find it fascinating that people actually survived working with tools like this. Talk about Darwinism at work...

[beeg]

I find it fascinating that people actually survived working with tools like this.

I'd BET that fewer people were hurt on that saw, than a standard table saw.

[terrydowning]

I'd BET that fewer people were hurt on that saw, than a standard table saw.

That could also be attributed to "Law of Large Numbers" Fewer people actually used saws like that(Because they were so few and so expensive in their time) compared to "Modern Table Saws" (which are abundant and relatively cheap) so it's actually a faulty comparison.

But pure number wise or even percentage of users, you are probably correct.

[Ed in Tampa]

[quote="terrydowning"]That could also be attributed to "Law of Large Numbers" Fewer people actually used saws like that(Because they were so few and so expensive in their time) compared to "Modern Table Saws" (which are abundant and relatively cheap) so it's actually a faulty comparison.

But pure number wise or even percentage of users, you are probably correct.]

Yes it could be attributed to the Law of Large numbers but I will bet in the fact it has more to do with attitude of the operator. I really believe too many people believe they have mastered their table saw. Where I would imagine this guy doesn't doubt for one second that this machine can kill him the instant he stops believing it won't.

[terrydowning]

You may very well be correct.

That doesn't mean I want one of these in my backyard......

[poidog]

Look mom no hands

[JPG]

Look mom no hands

Hmmmmm! A three legged dog?

Attitude Attitude Attitude Yes indeedy. When engaging in risky undertakings, attention requires the proper attitude or else!

Generations 'later' than 'mine' are somewhat oblivious to that.


IMHO the result of too much over protection.

Yes that protection has saved lives and various appendages, but at what cost to awareness and ability to handle risk.

Done(for now).