Warning...
Jun 8, 2018 17:45:26 #
CA_CanonUser
Loc: Friendswood, TX
A Sawstop may not have saved the gentleman who started this -- depends on whether he reached across while the saw was running or after he had switched it off. A Sawstop only "does its thing" if the saw is running; once switched off, the rotating blade will cut off a finger (or hotdog) just like any other tablesaw.
Jun 8, 2018 18:21:04 #
Have a VERY heathy respect for my table saws!! Glad you are on the mend!!
Don
Don
Jun 9, 2018 01:37:25 #
latebloomer
Loc: Topeka, KS
I have a radial arm saw that I will sell real cheap or give it away if I can't get something for it.. Haven't used it in about 30 years. It was just sitting in my shop when I discovered my wife was using it. Thank God she did not have likely kickbacks. It will be gone this month. A table saw is so much safer than a radial arm saw.
Jun 9, 2018 02:44:49 #
neilds37 wrote:
If you think it is not safe to reach across a spinning table saw blade to clear a board on the other side...DON'T! It can really screw up the fingers you need to push the buttons on your camera!
Glad you're OK. The table saw is the most useful and most dangerous tool in the shop and you MUST be careful and respect it. Also, don't use the miter gauge with the fence as a stop when cross-cutting; there is a good chance of the cutoff being launched back at you (ask me how I know). Something else is the copious quantities of fine dust generated by a table saw can kill you if you breathe it; good dust collection is a MUST.
Jun 9, 2018 03:00:55 #
DJphoto wrote:
Glad you're OK. The table saw is the most useful and most dangerous tool in the shop and you MUST be careful and respect it. Also, don't use the miter gauge with the fence as a stop when cross-cutting; there is a good chance of the cutoff being launched back at you (ask me how I know). Something else is the copious quantities of fine dust generated by a table saw can kill you if you breathe it; good dust collection is a MUST.
I'm glad you brought up other dangers. The sad part is, I know all the dangers of my shop equipment, and to save a few seconds I did an act that I knew was a no-no.
Jun 9, 2018 03:11:55 #
CA_CanonUser wrote:
A Sawstop may not have saved the gentleman who started this -- depends on whether he reached across while the saw was running or after he had switched it off. A Sawstop only "does its thing" if the saw is running; once switched off, the rotating blade will cut off a finger (or hotdog) just like any other tablesaw.
Don't know about the saw stop. A ripped 3-1/2" board dropped off the side of the table extension and was on edge in-line of the next cut. I reached across and grabbed the end to pull it out, and it tipped, pushing my hand against the side of the blade. A bloody mess, but it just nicked the bone. One thing i've learned - a lot of blood will sure get you into the emergency room fast!
Jun 9, 2018 09:29:26 #
latebloomer wrote:
I have a radial arm saw that I will sell real cheap or give it away if I can't get something for it.. Haven't used it in about 30 years. It was just sitting in my shop when I discovered my wife was using it. Thank God she did not have likely kickbacks. It will be gone this month. A table saw is so much safer than a radial arm saw.
Agree. It’s OK for cross cuts, but ripping on a radial arm saw is potentially dangerous.
Jun 10, 2018 04:39:33 #
Dont feel alone. My father in law put his fingers into a buzzer, (lost 3 on left hand). I of course tripped and fell and put my left hand out to save myself. Same 3 fingers on my left hand. You must be careful. Note both of us damaged the left hand. Shutter buttton on for the RIGHT, so no serious photography damage.
neilds37 wrote:
Yup! Stitches out in one week. I did manage to shoot the tall ships coming in anyway. But it sure wasn't easy.
Jun 11, 2018 08:51:15 #
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Jun 12, 2018 19:43:36 #
DickC wrote:
Ouch!! Dammit!
Actually, Dick, with the serious injuries I have found there is no pain, just the feeling of something striking. Takes several hours for the pain to start.
So, that brings the immediate reaction to "Dammit, Dammit, Dammit!"
Jun 14, 2018 10:58:22 #
neilds37 wrote:
Yup! Stitches out in one week. I did manage to shoot the tall ships coming in anyway. But it sure wasn't easy.
At least you've still got your fingers!!! One year my Dad decided to clear the clogged grass from the lawnmower. The blade went right through his finger. Again, thank goodness he reached in the way he did and didn't lose his finger.
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