NEW TABLE SAW
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i know its been around for a few months that i know of but why aren't other table saw companies like Rigid, Makita, Dewalt, etc... following suit. i would think they would. You loose a blade and a brake on the tool but beats loosing your finger, look at the videos to the left. pretty neat if you do this type of work
i know its been around for a few months that i know of but why aren't other table saw companies like Rigid, Makita, Dewalt, etc... following suit. i would think they would. You loose a blade and a brake on the tool but beats loosing your finger, look at the videos to the left. pretty neat if you do this type of work
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I've seen that link before. If the saw is as good as they say it is, then it will be adopted by the industry simply because liability falls to near zero.
The key is: do they really have a high quality saw? Because if it's a piece of junk, then it won't be adopted. On the other hand, if it's a good saw then this kind of technology will become standard in the industry.
I hope for the latter.0 -
Nice looking product. I wish I had $4000 to drop on one and check it out. 0 -
i didn't see the price, i see why its not being adopted now. but hey it keeps companies insurance lower so what the hey right 0 -
10 inch saw is 2700, which isn't out of line in comparision to other industrial saws. 0 -
Check the price of the brake, which has to be replaced when tripped along with the blade, which the brake trashes, it can get pretty expensive.
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Safeties and guards are designed to increase the likelihood of idiots breeding. It's not the fault of the manufacture that you're stupid enough to stick you hand into the blade, it's yours. 0 -
Most of those accidents are from ignoring more than one safety rule. Just like an A/D you can sever body parts if you ignore the rules.
Or just try to use the saw when drunk or hung over.
I personally don't see the need for the device. I've had table saws all my life and never had a problem.
Besides most medium to larger shops have CAD router machines.0 -
I have two table saws and here's my take on this device.
Do you really want to trust your digits or hand to an "electronic" sensing device that relies upon the human body's electrical and conductive state or lack thereof? Can electronics fail, just when you need them the most?
Better to adopt good safety and operating practices, use a sled, a push stick or push shoe, eliminate workshop distractions and pay close attention to what you're doing.
Plus, this safety system does not address kickback that results from pinching the kerf, pushing the work onto the balde, a dull or gummed blade, etc.
This device is exactly like an internal lock on a Taurus or S&W or Glock IMO. A very false sense of security that encourages less thinking and responsibility from the user.
Just 2 cents from the peanut gallery.0 -
I agree with slowhand ,I've been
using table saws for 35+ yrs and
no safety device or gizmo can replace,
or is more important than thorough
knowledge and understanding
of the saw and safety etiquette
around power tools.If this is the device
that makes one feel safe with a power saw, take
many pictures of your fingers before using it.0 -
Sorry about the C & p, but here's the prices.
Item Price
10" Cabinet Saw including:
3 hp TEFC motor, 230V, 1 ph., 60 Hz
Heavy-duty arbor & arbor bearing
Contact detection & braking system
European-style riving knife to minimize kickback
Cast iron table & extension wings
Cast iron, widely-spaced trunnions
Miter gauge T-slots
Zero-clearance insert
Blade shroud dust collection
Blade guard with anti-kickback pawls
$2,799.00
Optional 5 hp TEFC motor
230V -- 1 ph. or 3 ph.
460V -- 3 ph. $200.00
Optional 7.5 hp TEFC motor
230V -- 3 ph.
460V -- 3 ph. $500.00
Accessories Price
36" T-Glide professional fence with rails $329.00
Extension table for 36" rails $79.00
52" T-Glide professional fence with rails $369.00
Extension table for 52" rails $99.00
Brake Cartridge for 10" blades $69.00
Brake Cartridge for 8" dado sets $89.00
Zero-clearance insert for 10" blades $29.00
Zero-clearance insert for 8" dado sets $29.00
Prices subject to change without notice.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Slow_Hand
Better to adopt good safety and operating practices, use a sled, a push stick or push shoe, eliminate workshop distractions and pay close attention to what you're doing.
So very much truth to this and, I never really did get that
idea across. You'd be surprised at how quickly one can lose a knuckle
when using a 60grit belt on a tool like this
- when someone walks up
behind you while you're in "the zone", and says "Dinner's ready", loudly
enough to be heard over the machine.0
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