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04-07-2009, 10:19 PM
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Check this out ( Saw Stop)
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.
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04-07-2009, 11:18 PM
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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.
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04-07-2009, 11:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gto251
it'll cost $100 each time
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How often do you plan on sticking your fingers in the saw?
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04-08-2009, 02:53 PM
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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.
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04-08-2009, 02:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gto251
The search button in the
blue bar, is your friend.
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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]
Quote:
Originally Posted by neolitic
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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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04-08-2009, 03:19 PM
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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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04-08-2009, 06:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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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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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04-08-2009, 06:43 PM
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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 
Last edited by Jason W; 08-01-2009 at 06:10 PM.
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04-08-2009, 06:58 PM
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Sure is purty.
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04-08-2009, 07:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neolitic
Sure is purty. |
If times get real tough, I plan to have it double as my dinning room table  
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04-08-2009, 07:20 PM
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Jason, what material is the table top for your outfeed table? it's so shiny!
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04-08-2009, 07:21 PM
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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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04-08-2009, 08:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jcs1984
Jason, what material is the table top for your outfeed table? it's so shiny!
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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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04-09-2009, 09:42 AM
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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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04-09-2009, 10:21 AM
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It ruins the blade.
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04-09-2009, 02:03 PM
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does it bend the blade itself or just the teeth?
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04-10-2009, 10:51 AM
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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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04-10-2009, 11:15 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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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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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04-10-2009, 01:15 PM
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So Cole, did you get one yet?
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