Larry Jaques wrote:

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?

Larry, do you stick your hand in a spinning saw blade on a weekly basis? ;-)

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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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