SawStop Keeps Your Fingers Intact

By admin | Mar 21, 2008

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Woodworkers always have to be vigilant about safety.  When you’re working with high powered tools that can slice through dense wood, you better keep focused and attentive.  A new invention called SawStop seeks to add another layer of safety right at the tool.  This could mean the difference between a cut and amputation.

But this cabinet doesn’t just keep you safe.  It’s really an attempt to build a superior saw cabinet.  Here is a video highlighting the safety features with features after:

  • SawStop® Safety System
    • blade stops and retracts on accidental contact
    • protection is always on
    • performs continuous self checks
    • invisible protection – does not intefere with work
    • compatible with all standard blades
    • works on all woods and non-conductive materials
    • includes bypass switch for cutting metal
  • European style riving knife to minimize kickback
  • Low profile blade guard for narrow cuts
  • Quick-change mount for guard and riving knife
  • Large start/stop paddle for hands-free shut off
  • Main power switch with removable lock-out key
  • Magnetic contactor motor control
  • Blade shroud for improved dust collection
  • Zero-clearance insert
  • Extra heavy castings
  • Widely spaced trunnions
  • Infinitely adjustable trunnion assembly for precision alignment
  • Cast iron extension wings
  • Vertical slide blade elevation for increased stability
  • Powerful 3HP, 5HP or 7.5HP (optional) motor
  • Long-lasting V-ribbed belts
  • 8” cast iron handwheels
  • Two access doors in cabinet
  • Powder-coated cabinet
  • Optional T-Glide™ Fence System
  • Optional 36″ or 52″ extension table


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