They have a patented safety system that stops the blade in less than 5 milliseconds when it comes in contact with human skin. SawStop has recently expanded its lineup to include a compact table saw I’ve been putting through our tests.
I’ll address the elephant in the room right away— yes, it’s expensive. But, you’re not paying a premium solely for the safety technology. SawStop has designed a high-quality saw with thoughtful features that are as good, or better, than any compact saw on the market today.
This story is from the October 2023 - Issue 274 edition of Popular Woodworking.
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