Embeded in link is comment that sawstop is going to have a 400 dollar version.

[keith micinski]

Both are inherently dangerous. In fact, prior to flesh sensing technology, that's how saw manufacturers used to dodge responsibility for injuries. The successful argument was that saws are inherently dangerous and therefore the user accepted the risk of using the tool. But once flesh sensing technology became available, that argument was voided. A table (or job site) saw was available that was not "inherently dangerous". If a worker was forced to use an inherently dangerous saw because that's what was provided, the company and the saw manufacturer could no longer use the "inherently dangerous" defense because flesh sensing was now available.

You might equate that to a truck with bald tires and bad brakes - it's inherently dangerous and the company can provide a truck that is not inherently dangerous. In fact, has a duty to provide a truck that is not inherently dangerous.

Mike

[The loss of the "inherently dangerous" defense against accidents was one reason the saw manufacturers did not want to license the flesh sensing technology. They recognized that once fleshing sensing was available their defense was lost.]

So, now not only is a table saw without flesh sensing technology, bald tires and bad brakes, the companies designing these evil monsters are "dodging responsibility" for user using the saw improperly BUY STICKING THERE HANDS IN THE BLADE. I guess the old saying "you can't argue with stupid" really is accurate.

[Mike Henderson]

"you can't argue with stupid"

Sigh... Yes, that's very true.

Mike