golfer299

The fact that the blade stop isn't super fast shouldn't be a problem be cause the sensor is mounted on the blade guard and contact with the sensor should occur well before contact with the blade. Advantages: doesn't ruin the blade; should work the same with any type of blade. Disadvantages: Requires the blade guard to be in place and, in actuality, a decent blade guard with splitters/riving knive pretty much elimates the blade danger issue without need of an add-on. The vast majority of accidents must be a saws with the blade guarde removed. This is the advantage of Saw Stop in that it works(?) even if a blade guarde isn't in place. Does anyone have experience with Saw Stop with dado sets, fine toothed blades, etc?

Something for the Government to ponder: some time ago, lawnmowers were required to be equipped with an engine/blade stop device if the operator hand(s) came off the mower handle. How about a safety switch to cut power when the blade guard is removed? A lot cheaper with probably 90 - 95% of the effectiveness of these devices.

To propose a rule based on a single, unproven technoglogy is worse than using a saw without appropriate guards. I can envision the rule being passed; all saws incorporate Saw Stop; users find the system "false alarms", destroying the blade and cartridge; users then circumvent the system to keep it from false alarming.

I've done this many times and on a radial arm saw no less. The fact that I still have my fingers is not proof that this is either safe nor desirable - one thing I find with this technique is the tenon surface cut is not as flat as I'd like. Frankly, I'd leave this out as anyone prone to do this probably already has and the CPSC doesn't need any more ammo to require all saws to include ornerous and expensive "safety" add-ons.