A new saw stopping system in development

[dlcw]

Just found this today.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ltFuEKCnM4

The future for tablesaws?

[steve_g]

Very interesting! Maybe there is a retrofit solution coming soon for my cabinet saw!

Steve

[john_hartman]

I like it. It looks like it could very easily be retrofitted to any saw. I think Sawstop is or has had a few meetings to discuss this.. The only issue I see is that the whole sensing assembly can still be removed.

[dana_swift]

I like the idea that I can add it to my existing table saw.

Since I bought the ShopBot my saw has effectively been retired. I dont want to spend all the money a sawstop costs, I just use the ShopBot for my table saw. Since I am not next to the cut, its much safer, and much more flexible.

The only disadvantage to the bot as a stock cutting devices is it takes about a minute to create a custom toolpath and another minute to clamp the stock to the bot. The table saw is faster, then I still have all my digits from not using it.

It would be nice to make it useful again.

I wish these folks the best in bringing their product to market.

D

[dlcw]

I sure hope that SawStop doesn't do to them what SawStaop is trying to do to other table saw manufacturers. Trying through the courts to force manufacturers to add SawStop's to their line of table saws.

I'm with Dana - my drum sander and Shopbot have become the central tools in my shop lately. I still do a little with my other tools but not as much as I used to. The other downside to using the CNC for cutting is the material loose because of the much wider kerf.

But.... 10 fingers in, 10 fingers out..... A good day in the shop! :D

[myxpykalix]

It certainly has to be cheaper then the sawstop and a LOT cheaper then a new finger.....I'd like to see that come to makrket because i think i would buy one.

[michael_schwartz]

I think I will keep my sawstop :cool:

[knight_toolworks]

I doubt it could be retrofitted. but the issue is the biggest problem with a tablesaw is not using the guard and such. so it would need a way to not be used without the guard to keep people bypassing it.

[dlcw]

It looks like it has built in dust collection. That is the one HUGE thing I like about my current blade guard. Sucks up all the dust that normally gets shot up and back at the operator.

Other issues I would try and figure a workaround if I know my danger level will be going down significantly.

Yes, I know that proper and competent operation is a big determination in injury possibility.

[gene]

It looks interesting . If it can be fit to a standard size table saw it would be nice

[gundog]

Most of the use I have for my table saw won't allow the use of a guard. I cut alot of datos in plastic. I also cut thin pieces that are thinner than the distance from that guard shown in the video to the fence. I use pusher sticks and keep my fingers away from the blade. It makes me worry though when I have people working for me.

Mike

[cabnet636]

FYI

this is an article that is pretty accurate as i remember it over the last few years from which we saw sawstop as a tech booth at a trade show to the saw manufacturer it is now. the issue of the other saw companies not having the technology is about the money and the cost of saws, we have just begun to see the use of this.

i was in on of the largest tool showrooms in the south east. this week and they have told me (many times) the saw stop is out selling the other saws by far.

http://www.protoolreviews.com/news/editorials/bosch-tools-sawstop-lawsuit