On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 01:58:44 GMT, "ks" calmly ranted:

I don't think it will. as pointed out several times, if it is less than 100%
foolproof, the liabilities faced would increase manyfold.
As an aside, most powertools are inherently dangerous due to their nature.
It is really up to the operator to make things as safe as possible

I got the FWW Tools & Shops issue today and the article on SawStop
said that the saw blade is WELDED to the aluminum stop when it's
engaged, meaning that you have to replace BOTH every time it happens.
How'd ya like to replace a $100 Forrest WWII every week?


"tzipple" wrote in message
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Saw that article this month (Fine Woodworking) on SawStop. With
thousands of amputations a year occuring with tablesaw accidents, any
bets on how long it takes for this to be a standard feature? It seems to
me that it will get hard for manufacturers to avoid it, if for no other
reason than to head off lawsuits from people who claim that the
manufactures had the option to manufacture a safer saw. And if it works
and is reasonable priced, it is probably a good thing to have as
standard equipment... like seatbelts, airbags, etc.



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