PutnamEco Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 It looks like California is close to passing a law requiring Sawstop like tech on tablesaws. I really hope this does not catch on nationally. If they make something idiot proof we are only going to get bigger idiots...LA Times article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Looks like the patronising nanny State view taken by our government has spread over to you guys.My heart felt condolences as it only gets worse and worse to the point where safety measures take longer than the bloomin job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 That really sucks. If I wanted that protection, I would buy a sawstop. Why force me to pay more for a product now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 I'm like you Eric. I'm not saying it isn't a useful technology, I just hate being forced to buy it. Guess the guys in California will have to drive to Nevada to buy their saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 You know the CPSC are still working on passing this law NATIONWIDE to require this on ALL tablesaws, so the option to go out of state to purchase one may soon come to an end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I heard they are trying to get that to pass for all of the states. So let me get this straight. The government is going to try and protect me from cutting my fingers off when I don't want this technology. On the other hand they are going to force me to buy lights with Mercury in them starting in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I heard they are trying to get that to pass for all of the states. So let me get this straight. The government is going to try and protect me from cutting my fingers off when I don't want this technology. On the other hand they are going to force me to buy lights with Mercury in them starting in 2013.Re: MercuryThe mercury in the lights will be offset by the the mercury that won't be released into the atmosphere from the extra power required to light incandescent lights.So many safety "features" have been met with opposition when they first came out that are taken for granted today. Seat belts, air bags, blade guards on circular saws, etc. How many of those have you wanted? Where should we draw the line on what is going to far in the name of safety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Do we really want a society where we are so dependant on safety devices that soon brick walls and lampposts will be required to have air bags to prevent our brainwashed, common senseless, corporate controlled, vote now by phone for the next star, please step away from the squirrel Sir it may contain nuts, can't decide for ourselves bodies from bumping into them???LOL I know not all British humour goes down well in the U.S but come on guys this is a great innovation in safety, but it MUST be backed up by training folks how to use these things,and accepting that there will be some arsehole who slits his wrist with a utility knife while opening the box with his nice safe saw in.But on a grim note with our hearts going out to the victims and families of this terrible incident.When we live in a world where some loon can buy a gun and walk into a cinema and open up on the audience with an assault rifle,smoke grenades and a pistol. I think there are much more pressing matters of safety that all our governments should be working on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Do we really want a society where we are so dependant on safety devices that soon brick walls and lampposts will be required to have air bags to prevent our brainwashed, common senseless, corporate controlled, vote now by phone for the next star, please step away from the squirrel Sir it may contain nuts, can't decide for ourselves bodies from bumping into them???LOL I know not all British humour goes down well in the U.SPeople resist change, especially if it comes at a cost. How many people would choose to have even seat belts in their cars. If all other things being equal, tell me you wouldn't choose a safer tool?but come on guys this is a great innovation in safety, but it MUST be backed up by training folks how to use these things,Accidents do happen to even the best trained people. It is often the most experienced people who appreciate the extra safety features the most. How many newbie woodworker do you think are buying Sawstops?and accepting that there will be some arsehole who slits his wrist with a utility knife while opening the box with his nice safe saw inI'm staring to see safety knives being required on some properties..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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