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Well we done did it. Our woodworking club just installed our new SawStop table saw in the community wood shop. I conducted a quick demo for the membership (no I did not fire the brake!!) last Friday. This thing is built like a brick (you know what) . It is incredibly smooth. I cut a piece of red oak 3/4 inch thick and about 3" wide and I could not tell when the blade touched the wood, it was that smooth!!
I am sure that this machine will prevent any more amputation injuries in our shop.
Even I don't agree with Mr Glass' marketing strategies he does produce one fantastic product. We bought the PCS175 with the 56" tables and we are waiting for the parts to convert it to 220 VAC. Only costs $60 bucks.
Bill V

That's my dream table saw. The safety feature alone pays for the saw with one accident. That's true insurance. I hope to see this feature standard soon on all saws.

Some say simply paying attention and doing the right thing is enough, but accidents DO occur, thus why it's called an accident. Now if only my wife would agree with me after seeing the price of that saw...

Hey Beave
There is a story about a guy who was in a woodworking store with his wife and the staff conducted a live demo of the braking system. After the demo the wife pulled out the credit card and told her husband "You're getting one of those."
Moral: take your wife to a live demo!!!
Bill V

wa2crk wrote:Hey Beave
There is a story about a guy who was in a woodworking store with his wife and the staff conducted a live demo of the braking system. After the demo the wife pulled out the credit card and told her husband "You're getting one of those."
Moral: take your wife to a live demo!!!
Bill V

No way! My wife's approach would be to get rid of all of that dangerous equipment.

Besides, if I had the space it would be occupied by an older model Delta Unisaw with wings and a full width outfeed table.

Having spent 40 years in the ER ( including the Navy ) I have seen my share of saw accidents. Most are skil saw type but there is also the table saw injuries. The Saw Stop is so much cheaper then having fingers reattached. That being said I don't own one for a reason. I am fourth generation wood worker and the fourth gen had fingers missing ( per my grandfather ). My father, grandfather and myself have all had ten fingers. I was taught at a very early age the 6 inch rule. Never let your fingers come within 6 inches of the blade ( mas o menos ). That's what jigs and push sticks are for. If you are doing it commercially that's what power feeds are for. That being said if I find myself needing to replace my table saw I would definitely consider the Saw Stop.
Paul