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Robot: Cosmetic changes
I [KathyW] am submitting a proposal below for vote by the membership, to be
I [KathyW] am submitting a proposal below for vote by the membership, to be
voted on July 10th. I have been asked to point out with my submission
voted on July 10th. I have been asked to point out with my submission
that votes can be sent via email as well if the member voting would
that votes can be sent via email as well if the member voting would
prefer or cannot make the meeting, and am informed that the address
prefer or cannot make the meeting, and am informed that the address
That is why the move budget included $1000 for a replacement table
That is why the move budget included $1000 for a replacement table
saw, the thought being that we could purchase a used saw for temporary
saw, the thought being that we could purchase a used saw for temporary
use until we could afford something better. Now that we are actually
use until we could afford something better. Now that we are actually
moved into the new space and there is less uncertainty, purchasing a
moved into the new space and there is less uncertainty, purchasing a
temporary saw does not make as much sense. Instead we should buy a new
temporary saw does not make as much sense. Instead we should buy a new
Dan Meyer says table saws are among the top four most dangerous shop
Dan Meyer says table saws are among the top four most dangerous shop
tools. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 30,000 people a year wind up
tools. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 30,000 people a year wind up
in the emergency room with table saw injuries (according to this
in the emergency room with table saw injuries (according to this
article in Fine Woodworking: http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/24638/new-study-discusses-tablesaw-injuries).
article in Fine Woodworking: http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/24638/new-study-discusses-tablesaw-injuries).
That does not include on-the-job injuries, only hobbyists. Compared
That does not include on-the-job injuries, only hobbyists. Compared
with the 5 to 6 million people in the US who have woodworking as a
with the 5 to 6 million people in the US who have woodworking as a
hobby, I calculate that as about 1 in 200. Accidents can happen to
hobby, I calculate that as about 1 in 200. Accidents can happen to
anyone, that’s why they are called ‘accidents.’
anyone, that’s why they are called ‘accidents.’
voluntary standard for table saws has added safety requirements that
voluntary standard for table saws has added safety requirements that
new saws include a riving knife and modular guard as well as,
new saws include a riving knife and modular guard as well as,
effective 2010, other anti-kickback devices. Some older saws
effective 2010, other anti-kickback devices. Some older saws
(including many used saws available on Craigslist) do not have these
(including many used saws available on Craigslist) do not have these
safety features. However, plenty of common woodworking operations
safety features. However, plenty of common woodworking operations
require removal of the guard. The new standard is an improvement, but
require removal of the guard. The new standard is an improvement, but
isn't the whole story.
isn't the whole story.
Saw Stop saws have a safety feature that works even when the guard is
Saw Stop saws have a safety feature that works even when the guard is
removed. They use conductivity to detect whether the blade is cutting
removed. They use conductivity to detect whether the blade is cutting
flesh and a fast-deploying brake to stop the blade. This may destroy
flesh and a fast-deploying brake to stop the blade. This may destroy
the blade, and the special braking cartridge will need replacement,
the blade, and the special braking cartridge will need replacement,
but saves the user’s hand. There is a bypass switch to turn off this
but saves the user’s hand. There is a bypass switch to turn off this
safety feature when cutting conductive materials.
safety feature when cutting conductive materials.
Adrianna has recommended the purchase of a Saw Stop 110V 1.75HP
Adrianna has recommended the purchase of a Saw Stop 110V 1.75HP
Professional Cabinet saw, which she says is very similar to the old
Professional Cabinet saw, which she says is very similar to the old
landlord’s saw in terms of function. It is this one:
landlord’s saw in terms of function. It is this one:
http://www.sawstop.com/products/professional-cabinet-saw/pcs-overview-1-75/
http://www.sawstop.com/products/professional-cabinet-saw/pcs-overview-1-75/
She says this can be purchased for about $2300, but with delivery and
She says this can be purchased for about $2300, but with delivery and
accessories such as dust collection we will need to spend about
accessories such as dust collection we will need to spend about
$3000. She can have a more accurate quote before the vote for this
$3000. She can have a more accurate quote before the vote for this
proposal will take place.
proposal will take place.
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