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I disagree, I run my hot dog through the machine a few times and I don't need to poke it with a fork (but I do have to change the blade and brake a few times).Originally Posted by Chris Padilla
'Tis I!
Yes, a pricey hot dog cutting machine and you know what: it does a LOUSY job of cutting hot dogs. I want my money back!
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I actually saw the Sawstop being demonstrated at IWF in Atlanta this past summer. Unbelievable.
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Yes, the Saw Stop creates a very impressive demonstration. It is one of the most significant safety devices introduced in many generations.
That said, the SS creates some very passionate opinions that cover a surprising range of territory.
You may want to review some of the previous posts on this thread to get a handle on some of the perspectives on the SS.
That said, the SS is a great idea.
Measure twice, cut three times, start over. Repeat as necessary.
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I kind of chuckle when people rail about Sawstop destroying blades. If false activations were commonplace, like once a week, I could understand it. But here's a choice:
- Buy 30 or more premium 10" blades like Forrest WWII or Freud Fusion
- Have one or more fingers amputated or at least become useless.
You MUST pick one. Which one would you choose? Of course everyone is going to pick #3 neither. I'll bet most people who've had table saw accidents didn't plan on getting hurt.
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Curt,
I'll argue with that one.
The other alternative is to use a regular table saw, use careful techniques and not get injured. The thing a lot of SS zealots fail to realize is that there are a lot of T/S owners that haven't been injured.
What will be your remark when the first SS owner is injured when in the by-pass mode or when the safety mechanism fails?
Don't tell me it won't fail. I have made a fine living for over 40 years installing, maintaining and repairing electronics that wasn't supposed to fail. If it's electronic and or electro-mechanical it will fail and nobody can predict exactly how it will fail in one given instance.
Last edited by Ken Fitzgerald; 01-23-2011 at 11:11 AM.
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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There is no SS debate. Buy one and use it. Don't buy one.
There is no moral high ground. There is no demon. Get over it! Everybody has a right to their own opinion.
Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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OK. I'm confused.
I am never wrong.
Well...I thought I was wrong once...but I was mistaken.
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If you think the SS is so great, buy one and use. If you don't think it's so great, don't buy one. Money talks.OK. I'm confused.
Measure twice, cut three times, start over. Repeat as necessary.
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Looks great source for sure.
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Ken
So much to learn, so little time.....
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