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An idiot and his table saw...
On 12/4/2012 11:43 PM, Wes Groleau wrote:
On 12-04-2012 08:43, wrote:
No reason it can't be adapted to those things. It's basicly
a touch sensor that reacts to increased capacitance
from a person coming in contact with it. That triggers
a spring loaded ram that jambs into whatever is spinning.
Capacitance, eh? Then like an iPad, it won't work if you wear gloves?
No, problem...just slice thru the glove first...
http://www.sawstop.com/how-it-works/faq/
23. What if I am wearing gloves when cutting? Will the safety system
still work?
Yes. The blade must first cut through the glove and contact skin
before the safety system will activate.
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