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California Considers Tougher Safety Standards for Tablesaws
121 commentsLegislation would require all saws sold in the state to have "active injury mitigation technology"
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UPDATE: Deadline extended again for tablesaw safety comments to the CPSC
91 commentsAs per a request from the Power Tool Institute, the CPSC has extended the comments deadline
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The Story Behind the Government's Pending Tablesaw Ruling
53 commentsWhile the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ponders more stringent safety regulations, the industry braces for the possible aftershocks
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CPSC Drafting New Tablesaw Regulations
266 commentsFederal government is one step closer to mandating new tablesaw safety regulations
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Tablesaw Safety Goes Under the Microscope--Again
173 commentsConsumer Product Safety Commission to quiz saw manufacturers about the safety record of tablesaws
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How to Win $1.5-Million: Lessons from the Tablesaw Lawsuit
44 commentsAt first glance the lawsuit looks like a slam dunk for the defense team and Ryobi, but court records paint a different picture.
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SawStop Inventor Walks the Walk
11 commentsWorking around any tool demands a certain level of safety. However, when it comes to table saws the bar is set a bit higher. These tools have the capacity to do a lot of damage. Luckily, Steve Gass invented the SawStop. Watch as he demonstrates how the saw works by sacrificing his own finger.
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If you enjoy woodworking then you probably also suffer from an addiction to tools. Whether you collect hand planes or seek out the latest and greatest in power tools, our expert tool addicts will keep you in the loop with news, reviews, and commentary on the latest in woodworking tools.
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