On Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:14:09 -0800 (PST), wrote:

On Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:08:22 PM UTC-5, Electric Comet wrote:
firmware and lawsuits

the perception of the danger of tables saws
the statistics of tables saw injuries
more and more safety features
while insurance and liability costs can only go up


seems to lead to the conclusion that they are on the way out
fewer and fewer people want to use them

i will always have one i think but

cnc is moving pretty fast and now there are other technologies like water
jets and ultrasonic cutting


how long until table saws just stop becoming an integral part of the shop

i give it 15 years or less as cnc moves into the affordable range due to
market saturation and more used machines and cad and cam allowing for more
streamlined manufacturing of the parts for cnc


consolidation will be first and we see that already
then there will be fewer models available
then there will be fewer brands
then it will become a niche
then the prices will rise
then alternatives will look even better

I would bet that track saws replace more table saws than CNC and electronic fabrication techniques in the not too distant future...I think there will always be a table saw in the shop of most woodworkers...
Generally I find trac-saws CLUMSY.