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How good is SawStop?
Sawstop has built a very good saw. The fence on the 30″ table saw, however, is seriously flawed. Although it glides smoothly to any position, and locks down rigidly, it moves about 1/8″ to the left as you depress the locking lever. It doesn’t angle to the left; the whole fence shifts leftward.
How much does a SawStop cost?
SawStop Tablesaws
| SawStop Professional Cabinet Tablesaw PCS Price: Starting at $2,692.00 | SawStop 10 inch JobSite PRO Table Saw Price: $1,499.00 |
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| SawStop 10 inch Brake Cartridge Price: $89.00 | SawStop Overarm Dust Collector Attachment Price: $275.00 |
Do SawStop cartridges expire?
The SawStop patents begin to expire in August 2021, with filed extensions this could extend until April 2024 for the early patents. Given that there are about 100 patents, patent protection for this product line may continue for some years.
Are there any alternatives to a SawStop table saw?
No, SawStop is the only table saw currently available for purchase (as of Apr 2015) which features a flesh-triggered active safety device. However, on March 16, 2015, Bosch announced a jobsite table saw featuring an active safety system they call REAXX.
How does the safety system on a SawStop work?
SawStop’s namesake safety system uses a one-time-use spring-loaded cartridge to push a perforated piece of aluminum into the blade and causes the blade’s transferred rotational inertia to pull the blade below the table.
Is there a way to stop a Bosch SawStop?
The blade brake stops the blade in less than 5 milliseconds, but it can damage the blade and must be replaced after each activation. Bosch’s REAXX system uses a two-sided cartridge (reportedly based on Bosch’s airbag deployment technology) to push the blade below the table while the blade spins down naturally.
Do you think SawStop is a good idea?
Regardless of how one feels about Sawstop, the company or the technology, it seems that most folks view government intervention as a major negative. As responsible saw owners, most of us know that proper training and safe practices are the best way to prevent accidents.