Over 30,000 table saw injuries occur every year. (1) That’s an average of 82 injuries every day! Ten percent of those injuries are amputations. (2) Fingers and hands are the most frequently injured body part.
How The SawStop Table Saw Works
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Inventor Dr. Steve Gass developed technology that stops a saw blade and prevents serious injury. He founded SawStop in 2000, and today the company sells the highest quality table saws on the market.
The combination of safety, unparalleled design and craftsmanship has made SawStop the #1 cabinet saw in North America.
How SawStop Works
This seven second video captures the SawStop technology perfectly:
1. Monitor & Detect
- The blade carries a small electrical signal.
- When skin contacts the blade, the signal changes because the human body is conductive.
- The change to the signal activates the safety system.
2. Brake Activation
- An aluminum brake springs into the spinning blade, stopping it in less than 5 milliseconds!
- The blade’s angular momentum drives it beneath the table, removing the risk of subsequent contact.
- Power to the motor is shut off.
3. Reset
- Resetting the saw yourself is easy. Simply replace the blade and affordable brake cartridge and your saw is operational.
- The entire reset process takes less than five minutes.
See SawStop in action for yourself. Check out this video:
SawStop At Von Tobel
Von Tobel currently carries three of SawStop’s most popular table saws:
Jobsite Saw Pro
Ultra-portable 10” cabinet saw with the patented SawStop safety technology.
Contractor Saw
All-purpose versatility, reliability and safety for a variety of users. Available in 3 model options.
Professional Cabinet Saw
Engineered to meet the demands of discerning woodworkers.
Each SawStop cabinet saw offers upgrades and unique features. Stop by Von Tobel to see our SawStop display for yourself. A member of our team can answer your questions and help you navigate your options.
