HappyHacker

The fact that you are asking the question is the answer. While it looks a great technique for someone who is aware of the risks there are too many people out there who don't. Just the fact that there is an unguarded blade would render it an unsafe commercial practice in the UK which would result in action from the Health and Safety Executive.

As we in the UK often import legal ideas from the USA I look with concern at the decision made regarding liability in the original case and the proposal to make blade stop technology mandatory for all the reasons that have been covered in previous comments.

Does this also mean that as some car manufacturers have implemented technology to stop rear end shunts, by sensing the speed and distance to the car in front and automatically applying the brakes if there is a risk, that all car manufacturers should be licensing and applying the same technology?

I can only see higher costs and more money for the lawyers in all countries if this sort of decision is allowed to go ahead. Will we be stopped from using sharp tools as we may cut ourselves?
Kevin

I am not interested in options listed. Like other members I am more interested in techniques, making my own, where the value point is on the price curve, long term performance and some of the more interesting tools. Re the comment of overpriced Fein accessories, I agree they are expensive but I have not had any problems with longevity and it is a wonderful tool. I have had many cheap tools and have now got some expensive ones both hand and power, the expensive ones make things so much easier, although I still have some cheap tools for occasional rough use where I can accept their poorer performance.