How The SawStop Safety Feature Works

The SawStop safety system is designed to keep the operator safe from injury in case of physical contact with the saw blade. To date, this is one of the safest table saws on the market but just how does it work. WOOD magazine's Bob Hunter explains the mechanism, how it works and sacrifices a blade and cartridge to show you exactly how fast it reacts. Hotdog, you're going to like this!