"Dave Balderstone" wrote in message
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In article , Mike W.
wrote:

How many people here have had a significant kickback incident?

I had a 1x1 piece of hickory kick past me 12' to the wall, put a 1/2"
deep dent in a solid-core door leaning there then bounce back, hit the
opposite wall 25' feet away, and land on the floor in front of the saw.

That is one magic piece of hickory. (Apologies to Oliver Stone).

Seriously, I don't doubt it. My one experience was a small piece of pine,
1x2x~6", that would have taken off a piece of my cheek, lip, and ear if I
hadn't had on glasses and ear muffs. About half my face was numb for two
days. I now wear these things not just because of the danger of flying
particles and hearing damage, but also for the physical protection they
afford. Oh, and I also traded my Craftsman contractor's saw in for a new
Unisaw, in hopes that the fence will stay in adjustment (it has now, for 10
years).

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Mike
NRA Life Member