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New table saw that can't cut fingers off... and they try!

CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
edited March 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
Being the resident framer, this is of particular interest for me, but if you enjoy "how it's made" type videos, I think you'll really like this one.

http://www.wimp.com/amazingtechnology/
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    10 fingers per day?!?! :shock:


    that's an amazing invention...can't believe he tried it himself
  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    WOW!!!
  • mydogmookieblaylockmydogmookieblaylock Posts: 2,996
    that is amazing - my step dad totally cut the shit out of 3 of his fingers on a table saw -- still has them but they don't work like they did before
  • IdrisIdris Posts: 2,317
    That's really cool,
  • Digital TwilightDigital Twilight Posts: 5,642
    Wow, brave guy.
  • dr0ptheleashdr0ptheleash Posts: 1,264
    That's incredible. Great use for technology.
  • Slap upside the headSlap upside the head Posts: 904
    I wonder if Pinocchio will think it's safe.

    Awesome invention.
  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    thing is tho ... when you watch the video ... he has his finger there for some time before it stops ... if you are pushing something thru ... i don't think it will stop in time ...
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Greater Boston Posts: 12,553
    I believe the 10/day statistic could be true.

    When I was an emergency department nurse, I once had three table saw injuries in one three-day workweek (I was in the minor surgery section of the department that particular week.)

    Two of them came in by helicopter, with their severed digits. One lost most of an index finger, a good portion of the middle finger, and the end of the ring finger. the other lost _ and this was really bad _ a significant amount of his thumb.

    The third guy somehow managed to slice in between the thumb and index finger, where the soft web of tissue is. Major damage. His was the grossest because it looked so incredibly painful.

    So since all three were going to go to the OR for debridement and an attempt to reattach (or heavily suture), I had to ask them when they last ate. And all three had eaten lunch, and for all three lunch consisted of a steak and cheese sub.

    I always thought that was weird.
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    don't eat steak and cheese sub before using table saw -- noted
  • PearlOfAGirlPearlOfAGirl Posts: 15,993
    Wow!

    Wish you were here...
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  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    norm wrote:
    don't eat steak and cheese sub before using table saw -- noted

    Vegans seldom lose digits in power tool accidents.

    True story.
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Greater Boston Posts: 12,553
    Dissidentman wrote:
    norm wrote:
    don't eat steak and cheese sub before using table saw -- noted

    Vegans seldom lose digits in power tool accidents.

    True story.

    True, but the trouble they can get into with soy product misadventures... tragic.
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    polaris_x wrote:
    thing is tho ... when you watch the video ... he has his finger there for some time before it stops ... if you are pushing something thru ... i don't think it will stop in time ...


    Agreed on that, though look at how fast it retracted when the hotdog went thru. Fairly immediately with no real injury.
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  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    thats crazy. But what if you literally just jab your finger into it. Almost intentionally. I bet you would fuck up your finger then.
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  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Greater Boston Posts: 12,553
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    thats crazy. But what if you literally just jab your finger into it. Almost intentionally. I bet you would fuck up your finger then.

    *Prepares bowl of popcorn and puts feet up on couch*
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    thats crazy. But what if you literally just jab your finger into it. Almost intentionally. I bet you would fuck up your finger then.


    Oh, totally. The blade doesn't disappear... but it immediately retracts. If you're trying to cut your finger off, you may actually be able to do it, if you're fast enough. But if you're moving at a reasonably fast pace (see the hotdog speed) then this will save you almost any blood from showing up.
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  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Greater Boston Posts: 12,553
    CJMST3K wrote:
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    thats crazy. But what if you literally just jab your finger into it. Almost intentionally. I bet you would fuck up your finger then.


    Oh, totally. The blade doesn't disappear... but it immediately retracts. If you're trying to cut your finger off, you may actually be able to do it, if you're fast enough. But if you're moving at a reasonably fast pace (see the hotdog speed) then this will save you almost any blood from showing up.

    Just the same, Hoff _ please have a salad for lunch.
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  • rick1zoo2rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    polaris_x wrote:
    ... if you are pushing something thru ... i don't think it will stop in time ...


    I am curious, does this work for fingers only, or for other appendages as well?
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    polaris_x wrote:
    ... if you are pushing something thru ... i don't think it will stop in time ...


    I am curious, does this work for fingers only, or for other appendages as well?

    you wanna stick that in there and try?!? :o :shock: pass the popcorn unlost!
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    RKCNDY wrote:
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    polaris_x wrote:
    ... if you are pushing something thru ... i don't think it will stop in time ...


    I am curious, does this work for fingers only, or for other appendages as well?

    you wanna stick that in there and try?!? :o :shock: pass the popcorn unlost!

    i smell a new stunt for the jackass guys :think:
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    norm wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:
    rick1zoo2 wrote:

    I am curious, does this work for fingers only, or for other appendages as well?

    you wanna stick that in there and try?!? :o :shock: pass the popcorn unlost!

    i smell a new stunt for the jackass guys :think:

    they'd have to put it on an 'un-edited' movie...FCC would censor that stuff so much, it wouldn't be worth watching...like that 'stink-face video'
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    RKCNDY wrote:
    they'd have to put it on an 'un-edited' movie

    and in 3d :shock: :sick:
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    norm wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:
    they'd have to put it on an 'un-edited' movie

    and in 3d :shock: :sick:

    NORM! that is just...just... :silent:
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  • FrankieGFrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    Are you going to buy one Hoff?
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  • CJMST3KCJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    FrankieG wrote:
    Are you going to buy one Hoff?


    I'm not crazy enough to have a table saw.

    ...my saw has TWO 12" blades, that "chop". MUCH more dangerous, as I have to operate standing literally on one foot. :lol:
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  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,536
    polaris_x wrote:
    thing is tho ... when you watch the video ... he has his finger there for some time before it stops ... if you are pushing something thru ... i don't think it will stop in time ...

    I think he was just moving it forward very slowly...can't blame him.
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  • MikeackMikeack Posts: 562
    Awesome invention!
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  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    thats crazy. But what if you literally just jab your finger into it. Almost intentionally. I bet you would fuck up your finger then.

    If someone's nuts enough to do that on purpose, they deserve what they get! This seems like a great invention - my fear of saws has always held me back from learning to use one.
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