Originally Posted by
Dale Murray
I won't divorce myself from Sawstop - mechanically the machine is great. I may, however, divorce myself from the technology by rewiring it like a normal saw if I have future issues.
That's what I was thinking when I suggested divorcing yourself from Sawstop, divorce yourself from the technology and all that comes with it.
From what I've heard, the saw itself is excellent. It's only Achilles heel (as far as I know) is the technology that put it in the spotlight in the first place. I think I'd be on pins and needles fearing a false firing, knowing the cost of replacing the brake and blade. So bypassing the flesh sensor would be something I'd seriously consider.
Think of how many blade guards made their way into the trash bin because they were such a pain to deal with. We first want things to do the job they were intended to do. If there's something preventing that from happening.... bye-bye!
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