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★☆☆☆☆
Trade no blade injuries for increased kickback chance
Pros:
The saw has plenty of power has the brake system
The assembly instructions are top notch.
Cons:
The wings are flimsy and not flat - 200 dollars
The reason for one star: The fence does not clamp square to the blade, it must be measured every time you move it. When the fence is angled toward the blade, you WILL get kickback. I assumed after squaring the fence that it would stay that way, but it does not and I got a nice piece of wood thrown at me. I contacted sawstop and they advised buying the T-square fence - 350 dollars
At the end of this video, when the fence is clamped, it does not "spring" into place. It clamps down exactly where it is which can be a considerable distance for a table saw fence.
Overall, this is a 400 dollar table saw with 1200 safety feature. Upgrade the fence for 350 and then it will be safe (and functional). I feel at this price, however, a safe fence should come with the saw.
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November 2016 · Tools and Home Improvement · verified purchase