Article on Skin sensing table saw

[Peter Matteson]

Originally Posted by Ben Piecuch

So, is the extra money and the time delay worth a finger? That's up to you. Would I recommend a product like this in every school system that has a woodshop? You better believe it! A trained woodworker should have the experience and the know-how to protect himself. Unfortunately, I can't say that about most students, or even myself.

BEN

Ben,
You reminded me of why I posted this originally. It immediatly made me think of your former Hydrogen Source coworker who cut off 3 fingers on his table saw (all reattached). Also the number of people around our shop who are missing part or all of a finger. To me adding the price of the device up front and replacement parts is worth it no matter how careful you think you are. If the device is retro-fittable to older saws I'll be buying one for my father, an avid wood worker, asap. Otherwise he may have to wait a little longer until we get him a new saw.

Pete