| ▲ | mitthrowaway2 7 hours ago | |
SawStop table saws still suffer from kickback like other table saws, which is arguably much more dangerous than losing a finger and can even cause lethal injury. The SawStop mechanism might provide an illusion of safety that results in users being less careful with their work. I think the solution we really need is age verification for table saws. Of course, it goes without saying that the saw should also monitor the user's cuts to make sure they're connected with the right national suppliers who can supply material to meet their needs, and to ensure that you aren't using the saw to cut any inappropriate materials from unregistered sources. | ||
| ▲ | otterley 7 hours ago | parent [-] | |
Ah, yes, the old "safety mechanism doesn't protect against all dangers, therefore it has no value" argument. Right. The door is over there. Take the baby out with the bathwater as you leave. --> | ||