On Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:10:29 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

"Dbdblocker" wrote in message
.com...
They say 4000 idiots a year saw their fingers off on table saws. That's
10 per day! What is it about 'keep your fingers aways from the
spinning blade' that they do not understand? The federal gubberment is
going to work on a bill to require that new 'meat sensor' safety device
on all table saws. It will add $300 to $500 to the cost. Gee, mine cost
$150. Been using one for 50+ years and still have all my fingers. There
must be some real dummies out there. By the way, the safety device
destroys the blade and motor shaft if activated.

Thanks for posting this, but the Saw Stop and potential legislation
issue has been around for a few years.

I'm glad you have all your fingers, but many a sensible seasoned pro has
lost one on occasion. I has happened to the best so don't jinx yourself
by gloating.

So I wonder what the ratio is; how many table saws are out there.
Millions to hundreds of millions?