Mike,Originally Posted by Mike Henderson
The sawstop solves only one major problem.
great invention. The greatest in tablesaws and I hope to see more applications in other tools.
Even the sawstop needs to fix the problem and comply with the DWC one day. The saw doesn't know when the wood is going to become a bullet.
If you try to understand the problem look no further.
Here are some stats and facts.
over 15.000? users for 5-6 years without any reported minor accident.
The answer? The DWC again.
The tablesaw is just one of many that can change someones life
in a split sec, ....32.000? times a year. More than any war?
The users have to be educated about the right way to use spinning tools.
I agree with another poster about DIY. Using a tablesaw without any prior teachings...equals to DYI.
But if we continue to take the blame and point the fingers to the innocent victims while some tv stars are allowed to teach unsafe ways in public TV shows... bad for our trade.
Why do you think most and soon all schools are removing woodworking?
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The tablesaw mentality? Look at me. I can count to 10.
I'm smarter.... 32.000 every year.
Nothing is wrong with MY tool.
something is wrong here.
We can send people to the moon and bring them back without a scratch.
Yet, a new DIY and even many pro's are becoming the reason for some to feel smarter... year after year.
Have you seen a tablesaw victim in the emergency room?
I did once in a bed next to me and I wished that I don't die next to him.
IT WAS HORRIBLE.
Some may say that my post is very "strong" and that
I don't have the right communication skills.
they're right.
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