Comments on: Submit Your Comment on Proposed Table Saw Rule

By: Railrunner73

Railrunner73 — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:52:05 +0000

I believe all woodworkers are very aware of the danger in the workshop. I also think the SawStop feature is a great thing. That being said. I also think it should be my choice as to whether I want to add it to my saw. It is also cost prohibitive. I have a choice to wear a motorcycle helmet or not. Same idea.

By: HelmetHead

HelmetHead — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:48:37 +0000

I thought I was a safe wood worker. But mistakes happen. End of the day mistakes. In June of this year I made a really bad mistake that almost cost me 2 of my best fingers on my primary hand! I’ve gone through lots of pain and suffering. And paid enough money to my Doctor, A Doctor that saved the use on my fingers. Thanks Doc!

Someone said “You cannot legislate for stupid people”. No, but if there is a solution that is better it needs to be fixed. It can happen to anyone. Every guy I ask who has a table saw. Do you use your guard? Everyone of them sad no, because it always jams up and gets in the way. I use mine now, and I’m super aware on every cut.

By: gypsyladies

gypsyladies — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:32:50 +0000

Safety is always a concern, but the government needs to back off! You cannot legislate for stupid people. I know that stupid people are not the only ones to have accidents – we’re all guilty of being lax. That doesn’t mean the government needs to step in. We need to know how to work our tools, take care of them and the safety rules to use them. That’s enough!

By: Justrose

Justrose — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 21:26:27 +0000

I am retired from the Ministry of Labour, Occupational Health and Safety Branch. Over the years I know there have been horrific injuries from saws and other tools. Always make sure training, lockout procedures, maintenance on equipment is 100% in place, and keep your documentation of these things. Never hesitate to look into more information with the IAPA and other safety agencies.

By: VicRensberry

VicRensberry — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 13:28:25 +0000

Safety is always important. But let us NOT go down the regulation route. The market place will best decide where to go and as competitive systems are developed we will benefit in both product and price.

By: Rick Parks

Rick Parks — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:13:59 +0000

There is no greater need in the woodshop than safety, however I think it is my responsibility to know where my body parts are located in relation to cutting edges. I have few guards in my shop but am critically aware. I’m not saying this is the way to operate for newbies but I wish to make this decision on my own.

By: greggc

greggc — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 03:20:41 +0000

Any machine with a sharp blade spinning at a high rate of speed is dangerous and accidents happen even when the operator is careful. That said, however, I am oppposed to more government regulation. We cannot possibly be protected from every risk and I am not willing to give up any more rights to some government official who thinks he knows what’s best for everyone.

By: lou@loucoopey.com

lou@loucoopey.com — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:15:06 +0000

Who says all saws would have Saw Stop technology. A manufacturer could choose to develop their own, perhaps better solutions. I’ll bet their R&D guys are hard at it as we speak because, government or no government, the writing is on the wall. Unless they do something quickly, they are going the way of the buggy whip and they know it. In the meantime,I would predict that there are a few manufacturers who will soon be offering their own brand “equiped with the latest Saw Stop safety features”.

By: slider909

slider909 — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:06:47 +0000

I think it is a great idea. I have have been using power saws for 40+ years, but I hold my breath every time I watch my kids use them. So if safety devices can help prevent my kids from injury, all the better.

By: Steve-o

Steve-o — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:12:52 +0000

So why did you not opt for the better Delta saw and simply add the Saw Stop? Does Saw Stop no longer produce the models to adapt other saws?