94f450sd
certified nutjob
ok so i see how this works.like those test lights that have no ground wire,they use you as the ground.
If you like working with tablesaws
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ok so i see how this works.like those test lights that have no ground wire,they use you as the ground.
Zookie400
I WANNA GO FAST
its a great piece of safety equipment for sure, but it will never see one of my machines just because it will pop off every time i try to use it.
bgirls
lacky
As a dumb ***** that has had 2 run ins with a table saw the cost is not even a question. my next saw will be equiped with this system.
DaveBen
SDD Senior Member
Rich, you are not the ground, but a conductor between the blade and the table of the saw. If the saw sees any charge going from the blade to the table, it kills the saw. Close enough, though.
Dave
Dave
Scooter
Full Access Member
so, that means that if you have a rubber anti fatigue mat, that you will be out of luck? I would think that would be something that would be a major concern.
DaveBen
SDD Senior Member
NO!!! The blade and the table of the saw are the contacts points. You can wear rubber boots or use a rubber mat.
Dave
kenholl
Its my side of the garage
Something tells me that before the guy invented this device, he thought about such things. Imagine somebody losing a finger while sawing wood, suing him, then he simply defends himself by saying, "But sir, you were standing in sawdust!"
I'll choose trust the federal agencies who regulate such things ensure how safe this thing is. That's their job. I'm pretty busy with my own business!
On the surface it looks/sounds like an incredible product! Most of us know someone, skilled or unskilled, who has lost a finger to a saw.
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DaveBen
SDD Senior Member
I have not lost any digits to saws or anyother tools. But I was IMPRESSED with the SawStop! Nice tool and well thought out!
Dave
Dave
I would agree.
I do allot of woodwork and ALLWAYS, without fail, use a push block.
I saw this product at a Trade Show a few years back.. Not to be contrary (dogman) but my thoughts were.. as I watched the Demo with the Hot Dog.. What a neat attempt at trying to bulletproof a Table Saw for those that have removed the Blade Guard & Guide and/or, don't use.. a Push Block.
Very, Very good [additional] Safety product though
Joe
I wouldn't be surprised if it would become a industry required standard soon. Like all the other stuff we have.. whether we like it, need it, or want it.
