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New tool "Deulen Safety Fence"

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I've got a new safety device for the table saw hitting the market.

Virtually eliminates Table Saw and other power tool accidents!

Each year, more than 67,000 workers and do-it-yourselfers are injured by table saws, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission , resulting in more than 33,000 emergency room visits and 4,000 amputations. At an average cost of $35,000 each, these accidents lead to more than $2.3 billion in societal costs annually including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
the "Deulen Safety Fence"

• Safely makes small rips on the Table saw
• Attaches to any existing fence with two screws
• For use with: Table saw, Band saw, Jointer, Shaper, Router Table, Radial arm saw (in ripping position.
• Prevents kickback
• Weighs less than ten pounds
• Moves from one tool to another in one minute
• Hands never get close to the blade.



Thanks for looking, Dan Deulen
 
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#6 · (Edited by Moderator)
If this was needed to make these cuts and I don't know how much it costs but would rather have a second hand power feeder myself . On the other hand looks like a quite easy project for a home machine shop come woodworker to make even improved upon as the little plastic Perhaps perspex wheels look quite flimsy a good idea though. So long as my Deulen does not charge diamond encrusted prices it should be quite a good choice for people with a sense of safety conscience utmost in in their mind.I myself with my parkinson problems tend to be safety aware at all times.Alistair
 
#7 ·
That's interesting.

I cut small strips on a lintype saw/trimmer. I cut guitar
saddles and things like that on it. It has a length
limit on the clamp of about 6" I think. It can be set
for exceptionally narrow rips within that length
limitation though.
 
#8 ·
Guys, There will be a new video answering all of your questions but in the meantime I'll answer a few. The board length doesn't matter because the driver that pushes the wood turns up inside the fence and will come out via crank handle once the end of the board passes where the driver comes out. It can be used for cutting any project except sheet goods.
I just re-read the description. This is not for general use, but for ripping small pieces, right?

- CharlesA
length of cut
seems to be determined
by where the push shoe is
and the front of the saw blade

- patron
 
#10 ·
What you guys are looking at is the prototype, not the real deal. The finished product is heavy duty anodized extruded aluminum. I made it much beefier than the engineers at S.A.P.A recommended. My first 250 extrusions won't be done until early August so I have to wait do do photos or videos
 
#15 ·
I was looking at Sawstop. They make a very good saw but, that doesn't help me make small rips so I've been working on this for three years solid. Bob Hunter editor of "Wood" magazine asked me if I could figure out a way two years ago and here it is!
I like this "hands off" approach. No hands near the blade, no cuts possible!

- oldnovice
 
#16 ·
i love this innovation.
did i read right… it will be hand-cranked? not electrical motor driven? I could see a use for both versions.
i'll keep watch on this product.
I could see a more "stout" version of the shoe being more substantial to go beyond just small strips.
 
#17 ·
Guys, sorry for the confusion. I was sick for a week when the video was shot so we had to cut the narration. We're going to shoot another on Thursday so by Friday we'll have a more complete video that will answer some of your questions. Dan
 
#20 ·
Dan, my hats off to you my friend!

Your product is a fine example of what mans innovations did to grow this great country !

I personally have no problems ripping small pieces, or any other ripping operations, no matter the size. All I'm saying is that my operation does not have a void that your product would serve, but I can certainly see where it could be very effective in some operations for many people.

I applaud your efforts and wish you great success !

JB
 
#21 ·
For pricing this is my first offering of $599.00 per kit on Indiegogo. I will soon sell directly on my website as soon as it's ready. I'm still researching a cheaper way but I'm a Made in America company. I can certainly lower that price by $100.00 if I give the business to China instead of hiring our disabled vets. I can make two versions, one made by our vets and one made by Chinese children what would you prefer?
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/put-an-end-to-life-changing-table-saw-accidents/x/5066367
 
#22 ·
An interesting looking solution. I have to admit that when I first watched I thought "the thin piece is being trapped between the thicker piece and the fence, what about kickback?". Then I watched how the rollers hold everything down.
 
#26 ·
Interesting, so far my poll shows that only 50% of Americans prefer to buy USA made.
More on my safety fence:
I designed this auxiliary fence that attaches to any shop fence with two screws that travels with existing fence as it slides to insure that when using a Table saw, Jointer, Band saw, Shaper, Router, etc. the operator's fingers will never get close to the blade or cutters. My auxiliary fence can be moved from one tools fence to another in around one minute. Power feeders have been available for many years (I have three) and love them but, are too big, heavy, and bulky to be versatile. When cutting small rips on i.e. a table saw 1/8" to 1" wide it's too big and cumbersome. Power feeders are almost always attached to one stationary piece of equipment and, never moved again.
My fence design has a Stainless Steel 3/8" 4 start threaded acme rod inside an Aluminum extrusion with a hand crank stainless steel sprocket assembly that turns the rod forcing a small threaded nut with an appendage that pushes the material to be cut, past the blade or cutters, keeping your fingers free from being injured. On a table saw, once the wood moves into the blade it can kick the board back or lift it up with great force and speed endangering the operator or an approaching child from behind. My fence driver eliminates kick back while my adjustable spring loaded hold downs prevent the material from lifting up and flying back.
 
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