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.


6 Responses to “Safety Second – My Close Encounter With Tablesaw”

  1. Richard says:

    Fear of injury is a great safety motivation. It reminds me to focus my motivation, ever since my “small nick” 22 years ago.

  2. Jerry Johnson says:

    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

  3. Donald Chase says:

    Alan,
    Hope you are ok. Smart move on the saw stop system. Looking forward to your demo. Thanks

    Don Chase, VP
    Cape Cod Woodturners