Answer
Jan 22, 2026 - 08:36 AM
Saws in the SawStop table saw line of products, work by detecting electrical conductivity from the human body when contact is made with the blade. Upon detection, a brake activates instantly, stopping the blade in less than 5 milliseconds and retracts it below the table to prevent serious injury. It has been demonstrated many times using a hot dog as the test subject and it has never failed .
