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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. | 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 | ||
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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. | 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 | ||
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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. | 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. | 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. | 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.’ | ||
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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. | 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. | 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. | removed. They use conductivity to detect whether the blade is cutting | ||
flesh and a fast-deploying brake to stop the blade. | 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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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. | $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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