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Simple Saw Upgrade - Take 2

Project by USCJeff posted 675 days ago 1086 views 2 times favorited 12 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Many of you might remember me posting “Simple Saw Upgrade” about a year ago. Here’s a shot of that version of a hand’s free safety stop:

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As you can see, the stop is long, but not wide. While the stop was positioned well for most applications, there have been many cuts and jigs that require standing in a position that made the stop less convenient. My new stop allows for a knee/foot bump from any practical stance. The opening in the middle leaves the blade adjustment wheel accessible. The hinges are secured to blocks that are secured to the bottom of the front rail. I replaced the machine bolts that connected the tubing to the rail with longer ones to accommodate.

The hole is to provide access to start the saw, but to block any accidental starts. I attached the strip to the rear of the stop to cover the gap between the stop and the off switch.

No peeking at the in process router table. Still got a lot of work to do there as you can see.

-- Jeff, South Carolina


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GaryK

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posted 675 days ago

Yea, There’s no missing that one!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Jiri Parkman

603 posts in 711 days


posted 675 days ago

Good idea. Loks simply.

-- Jiri

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rikkor

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posted 674 days ago

Now that is a good safety device.

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Thos. Angle

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posted 674 days ago

looks like it works

-- Thos. Angle

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Grant Davis

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posted 674 days ago

very nice safety addition.

-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"

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gizmodyne

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posted 674 days ago

Looks foolproof.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

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Chris

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posted 674 days ago

Nice idea…

-- Chris

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Dominic Vanacora

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posted 674 days ago

Looks like you have saved at least a cut finger. Great creativity. Nice project.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

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Scott Bryan

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posted 674 days ago

That is a good idea. I don’t know how many times I have been cutting sheet goods and have had to hunt and feel for the shut-off switch.

I will add this to my list of projects.

Thanks.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Grumpy

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posted 674 days ago

A hands free stop comes in very handy. You can now do it from both sides of the saw, well done.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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cajunpen

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posted 674 days ago

Very clever – you should patten it and call it the Saw Stop, or is that name already taken.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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mot

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posted 670 days ago

That’s a good idea, Jeff. Thanks for posting it!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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