Safety Second – My Close Encounter With Tablesaw
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Despite using a SawStop table saw, I recently accidentially let my thumb contact the saw blade. I had already turned the saw off but it was still coasting and had not stopped. The SawStop cartridge fired and stopped the blade with only a slight nick on my thumb instead of cutting half my thumb off.
I was using my segmented woodturning wedgie sled which is difficult to use with any guard.
No. I am not willing to test this with my thumb.
I decided to double down for my protection by making a flexible, adjustable guard. My guard uses MagJig60, 3D printed parts, some hardware, and a clear acrylic sheet.
Model files for the 3D printable parts will be available at www.printables.com. https://www.printables.com/model/244749-magnetic-table-saw-guard
Enjoy.
Fear of injury is a great safety motivation. It reminds me to focus my motivation, ever since my “small nick” 22 years ago.
Completely agree.
Alan
I used to demo saw stop and used a hot dog so I am glad you did not get hurt. I look forward to each Saturday to see what you come up with. Thanks for all the info on past projects
I remember those as being a load bang. Mine was a soft thunk. Not sure how much is cartridge firing vs collision with saw blade. Hmmm.
Alan
Alan,
Hope you are ok. Smart move on the saw stop system. Looking forward to your demo. Thanks
Don Chase, VP
Cape Cod Woodturners
Yes, the demo is coming up quickly. 🙂
Alan