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In response to ‘MarkMacLeod’, like I said if you are not smart enough or careful enough to use the machines then DO NOT USE them!
Every user is responsible for their actions. It is not a car that kills but the person operating it! A car is built to get from one point to another. The driver is in control of the car. If you don’t take care of it or drive correctly, it is the drivers fault not the cars or the manufacturer of that car (except to Toyota and their technology of the self accelerating car). A saw is built to cut. It does not care what it cuts (know where your fingers are). The operator has to be smart enough know the limits.
Technology is good but there are always glitches(EX: Toyota). You can’t think you are always safe with it.
I have taught my son to use all my woodworking machines like I was taught without all these bells and whistles. He now has son, my grandson and he will use my machines likewise. The wisdom and learning will be passed down again generation to generation…

Good luck to Ryobi. I stand behind you.

Always looking for books to add to my library. I would like a copy.

This is about the most absurd thing I have read. I am sorry someone was hurt but if you are not smart enough to use the machine DON'T USE IT.

I took shop class from 7th grade on. We were 'taught' how to use ALL machines not just the table saw safely. I don't have 'flesh-detection technology' on my saw and never will. I don't have a guard on it. I know how to use and I respect it. I have been woodworking for years without any accidents. I never perform an operation without first stopping to think about what I am doing and the proper procedure.

I have read a lot about the SawStop. If someone thinks they need it, let them buy one. But they now have this false sense of security. Anything mechanical can break at any time. Look at Toyota and the sudden acceleration. The perfect car is not perfect without faults.

I am not spending over a hundred dollars for a new saw blade and however much the sawstop mechanism is when that would activate. Some will say this is cheap insurance compared to loosing a finger(s), surgery, therapy...I am not perfect but extremely careful.

I see two big mistakes. The person did not know what he was doing with the saw and the ignorant jury awarding this person that amount. Obviously, the jury did not have an understanding of tablesaws, safety and woodworking.

Look how many professionals there are today who do not have this device and have all their fingers. Of course it is the typical lawyer who came up with this wanting to make a bundle.

I hope One World Technologies, Inc., (Ryobi) will appeal this decision.

You can take my 'device' free tools when you pry them from my cold dead fingers!

I have a couple of sticks that were my great grandfathers. Recently my father has the need for one from time to time. I cleaned up the old ones but they seemed a little short. I made one a little longer for him. I would enjoy this book in hopes of getting some tips.

It greatly saddens me to hear this. This is the second legend that has passed away this year. Sam Maloof being the first one. These two people were a great influence in my woodworking life and gave me great inspiration. Farewell, you will be missed.

When I heard about this I was truly saddened. I met Sam two times. He was a very humble person. He had a great sense of humor. Sam was a great inspiration to me. I had picture taken with him. It hands in my shop and I always look at when I am in there and always feel inspired. God bless ….

I have some pieces of furniture that have been in my family for a number of years. Some need a little attention. I have been working with wood to some degree since I was in grade school. I read a lot and try different techniques that sounds like they are a good way to go. Watching Antiques Roadshow you always wonder if one piece would be worth something. I always respect someone that has been in a business for a number of years, has learned along the way and then is willing to share that knowledge with others. Sounds like this would be a great book to learn more about step by step instructions, the tools, the materials needed to complete the restoration and applying the techniques to other areas of work. Like panels and walls. I have seen this book before and have thought about purchasing it. This would be a great addition to my library and to add to my skills.