Reply #5: So, what have we learned today?

[Redstone]

At least you admitted you did something dumb. Most people (guys especially) would have found some way to blame the machine.

Much as I like power woodworking tools (especially my favorite, the router, grunt, grunt) I still don't trust them. Just as a reminder, I have a sign hanging over my table saw that has a large arrow pointing down and the words "The Whirling Blades of Death" in bright red letters.

But do you want to see something really cool? There's a company that makes tables saws that sense when theyhit flesh instead of wood and stop the blade SO FAST that you can only get a nick at the worst.

There's an astonishing video (using a hot dog, not a finger) at http://www.sawstop.com

Redstone