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Finger Saves

A split second can mean the difference between a life-changing injury and a small nick of the finger

Harv Weiler was making a rip cut on his SawStop Industrial Cabinet Saw. As he was pushing the wood against the rip fence with his left hand, he accidentally touched the blade. The safety system on his saw triggered immediately, reducing Harv’s potential injury to a minor cut that needed only a common bandage. “The Read more…

John M (woodworker)

Without the SawStop, I would probably have a thumb that is ¼” shorter. 

Jim M. (hobbyist)

I had no marks. I had no blood. Thank you SawStop!

Anonymous Worker (woodworker)

Thank you SawStop for saving my finger! The blade stopped immediately.

Mick D. (home-builder)

Far more luxury than many would expect from a contractor’s saw.

Mark (diyer)

Avoid accidents to you and your family. Probably the best purchase I have ever made.

Doug J. (cabinet-maker)

We had our first “save” yesterday. It can happen to anyone.

Chris A. (home-builder)

Some stacked material fell over and pushed my hand into the blade.

Brian G (diyer)

The blade did exactly what you designed it to do. It sure is going to be nice having my finger. Thanks SawStop!

Shop Worker (cabinet-maker)

Just a small nick on his thumb and not a more serious injury. As a responsible employer, we rest more easily knowing we have safer machinery for our workers.

Brad W. (hobbyist)

Pretty amazing that I only had to put on a band-aid.

Carl S. (cabinet-maker)

I didn’t even know I touched the blade.

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