Check This Out ( Saw Stop)

Gto251

sawstop.com

I was just wondering if anybody owns this saw and if so what they think of it. Its a good idea but when it stops the blade it'll cost $100 each time not sure if its worth it. I am also worried about cutting wet pt and tripping it. Let me know what you guys think.

neolitic

Pretty sure Jason W
just bought one.
http://www.contractortalk.com/members/jason-w-20077/
Couple of threads here
http://www.contractortalk.com/f40/fi...hlight=sawstop
http://www.contractortalk.com/f40/ne...hlight=sawstop
http://www.contractortalk.com/f40/ne...hlight=sawstop
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Inner10

I know a guy that bought one, it was a nice table saw; which is to be expected for six grand canadian. Its a good concept but I found it hard to justify the cost.

You will still get cut, but your finger should remain somewhat attached.

shanekw1

How often do you plan on sticking your fingers in the saw?

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Gto251

The search button in the
blue bar, is your friend.[/quote]

I tried the search and didn't come up with any thing for "stop saw" maybe Im not a high enough member of CT.

neolitic

I tried the search and didn't come up with any thing for "stop saw" maybe Im not a high enough member of CT.[/QUOTE]

I got all of those links with
a search, it'll work for you too.
Or you could just click the links
I gave you.

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ChrWright

The guy who invented it was on the Discovery Channel...can't remember the show.

He actually put his own thumb into the blade while they filmed it at high speed--without getting cut.

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neolitic

I've seen that.
I've seen the one with the
hot dog too.
Has anyone seen them put
the hot dog on top of a board?
Finger and wood together
would seem to be the real test.

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Jason Whipple

Yes, I have the 3 HP cabinet saw with a 52" guide rail system. This saw is deadly accurate and smooth operating. I love it!

It has an override key for when you're cutting wet wood so it won't kick off. We use it when cutting PCV too but the indicator light has never shown that PVC would trip it. When you're in the override mode, indicator lights will show you if the material would set it off. P/T lumber definitely will. We've hit an occasional staple in the end of boards once in a while and that never tripped it. Still good practice to check the boards before you cut anyways.

We did happen to set it off about a month ago though. My helper was checking the feather boards with his tape measure while the saw was still running and the blade nicked the tape. Since it was connected to his hand, it slammed shut! The break costs about $60 each and the blade will need to be replaced.

I've worked a long time with table saws and still have all my digits. Now with employees in a shop, I feel the risk just went up. When you work everyday pushing materials through a cabinet saw, the chances of an accident go up, plane and simple. If I stop just one accident, the saw will pay for itself.

I highly recommend it and nobody can convince me that it's a waste of money

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neolitic

Sure is purty.

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Jason Whipple

If times get real tough, I plan to have it double as my dinning room table

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jcs1984

Jason, what material is the table top for your outfeed table? it's so shiny!

BKFranks

That saw has been around since at least 2006. It was featured in Popular Mechanics, Nov 2006 issue. It won the Breakthrough Product Award for safety.

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Jason Whipple

Believe it or not, It's just MDO with a paint on industrial coating. The stuff went on like tar out of a can but it self leveled and turned out nice.

It took forever to dry, but it's tough as nails. I don't know the brand off hand.

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john5mt

Why does the blade need replaced? Can you not peel that aluminum off of it? Or does it gouge up the carbide too much?

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Cole

It ruins the blade.

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john5mt

does it bend the blade itself or just the teeth?

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Panzer5

I saw a demo of that today - saw is approx $1700 (USD). Pretty impressive - but I don't have room for it in my shop (read: garage).

However, if I do end up buying a new (larger) table saw - I'd be very interested.

Guy told me the replacement cartridges are only about $70.

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Jason Whipple

That's the Contractor saw. 1 3/4 HP and open bottom with a basic 32 guide rail system and no side table.

The one I have posted above goes for about $4,200.00

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Jason Whipple

So Cole, did you get one yet?

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