On 7/14/2017 10:06 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 7/14/2017 9:34 AM, Leon wrote:



I'm not criticizing, some make decisions based on features, some make
decisions based on emotion. Feaature based decisions tend to be
better for me in the long run because I usually get what I expect. If
I were basing a decision on emotion I would not be dealing with
pertinent information for making an informed decision.

Sometimes we rationalize what features are important based on emotion.

I try to not to do that. I may place more importance than I should on a
particular feature.

My wife persuaded me to get a SS/safer saw. As most know I cut half my
thumb off about 28 years ago.
Sooo I began my hunt for a safer TS. I was always sold on the SS and I
was very interested in the Laguna TSS with sliding table and scoring
blade. I was thinking about more bang for my buck If I was going to
upgrade from my Jet cabinet saw.

Because my safety was the ultimate goal I chose the SS and have been
very happy with the choice, very happy. I still think the sliding table
and scoring blade would be a nice feature but I have ways that I get
around without either.



If you want to buy a car based strictly on safety features, a Corvette
is a better buy than a Chevy Aveo. Sometimes you can avoid an accident
by getting out of the way fast so the Corvette is for the safety of my
wife in the passenger seat. Trust me, it is a purely rational decision.

About 5 years ago we were shopping for a new Mini Cooper. We were
really sold on a particular 2 seater model. It was going to be a fun to
drive car. With more research we got fewer answers from the
manufacturer and the dealer, it was like thay had something to hide.
We passed, as much as we wanted to buy that vehicle. As it turns out
passing was a great decision. Like most European vehicles they have
very high maintenance costs and reliability is way shy of the Asian
competition.