Testing My Sawstop Table Saw! One Year Review - Worth $1400?

[@davyzywek6487]

I bought it a month ago, embedded it into a work bench and ditched the trolley. Quality saw and I love the safety peace of mind

[@veeco3110]

Dude this page is going to blow up. Awesome content. Love the wife saying “how much did you pay for that?!” Every man can relate to that exact moment

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much!

[@mglures]

Good review thanks for doing it. I’ve had the same saw for over a year now and have cut everything, cross and rip, up to three-quarter inch ply, hardwood and softwood, and MDF with no issues whatsoever. So only thing I would disagree with is the comments about the blade that comes with the saw. I haven’t switched it out and all my cuts have been fine with it. Is the saw worth $1400? I think the answer lies more in what anything comparable will cost and what your fingers are worth. I’m glad I bought the one I did.

[@nimajnebrm]

Appreciate the tip on using the right type of blade for this saw, thank you!

[@bkaetzel]

I appreciate this review. I'm sold now on purchasing this thanks to your video. Also, I think you should review more stuff..everything actually..

[@timc8913]

Awesome video. Always wondered how those saws worked and you explained and showed it perfectly. Love the comedic approach to everything you do...gonna have my wife watching your videos before long since she keeps beating me chuckle multiple times in every video.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@travismalan9588]

2 weeks ago I cut off a 1/4" of my middle finger, broke the bone on my ring finger, have 6 stitches in pointer/ring finger and took a chunk out of my pinky. I WISH I had had a SawStop! ER visit, two visits to the hand surgeon cost me a LOT more than $1400. I will be buying one!

[@HAXMAN]

😬

[@MHMHM7654]

Lol this guy is really funny, I love his sense of humor

[@KRWoodworks]

Made that comment from the wrong channel. I've had mine for 14 years and love everything about it. The contractor saw was not available at the time so I have the Industrial Cabinet Saw. Even without the safety feature, it's an amazing table saw.

[@ecmo2007]

HAXMAN thank you for the review and video. Quick question. Would you use the Jobsite pro to build kitchen cabinets?… I sold my 3HP cabinet saw because it was basically a catch all and I needed the room…. Ive had a Bosch 4100 for years and went back to it because my shop is out of a single car garage. I find it pretty accurate but I think the motor on it is getting tired..

[@HAXMAN]

Absolutely! Of course the main problem is going to be maneuvering a sheet of plywood on the tablesaw. If you have an outfeed table and a helper you're good to go.

[@_Rikk_]

best saw stop demo to date!!!!!!!!! it is awesome!!!!!!!!!!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@vcrmonstermusic]

Is the 24 tooth blade good for ripping hardwood as well? Boy does the combo blade sure make my saw struggle.

[@Orcora]

I'm sold! Best demo... I like my fingers..

[@lovera3878]

I like that safety feature. 1400 seems reasonable considering the quality of the fence , cart and safety. Considering it costs 79+ bucks to reset the brake you have to be very careful with what you cut so as to not to trigger the safety device. I wish there was a saw for careless people like me which does not kick back lumber that gets pinched in against the fence.

[@fryeguy9939]

I would have to say it's worth it... BUT.. I wouldn't use it as much as you.. As you seem to always be building something.. I am thinking about the BOSCH MODEL 4100 ,. Your opinion on this jobsite saw would be appreciated.. Hope the fence is good..

[@flipzout100]

Love the channel. The problem is I’ve gone back to the beginning and binged it all. Now having to wait for the next one. Top quality sir!

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much! 😃

[@goodlawyer1813]

Hilarious stuff. Thanks for the info too.

[@_justin_king]

Just wanted to say I noticed and appreciated the Nine Line T shirt; looks great! They're an awesome company. Really enjoy your channel, keep up the good work! 👍

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@BeFaithful00]

Keep at it, brother. Your content already has the look and feel of a million sub channel. You’ll get there, and hopefully sooner rather than later.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much!

[@Idnalro]

I would love to see a video testing how wet the wood has to be go actually trip the brake. I’ve been told pressure treated wood isn’t actually wet enough to set it off. “Most of the time, if at all”

[@rosswells4090]

A friend of mine set his off when a drop of sweat fell and hit the the blade. So it would be interesting to see with treated lumber.

[@greenthumbelina7331]

Wow, impressive! I really like the portability and safety features of this saw.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

Lmao, "How much did you pay for that thing?". The words every male fears!

[@HAXMAN]

😂

[@pawjeppesen-ifttttricks605]

Just don't die before your wife. She will sell your stuff, for what you told her, you paid for it 😳

[@dillybar9709]

I love love this channel! I'm binge watching several vids today. You keep me laughing and surely need that. Great seeing your girls helping you and seeing the pups photo bomb the vids. I'm a homeowner and a hobbyist woodworker gal. Keep it fancy! Pinky finger up! 💕🤣😜

[@coryplummer7015]

I was waiting for you to cut yourself opening the package for the new stopper! 🤣 Loved the video. Crazy how that worked.

[@HAXMAN]

😄

[@alonsorodriguez3657]

Great video literally got every angle possible great job

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks a ton!

[@GPOutdoors]

Never been that before Haxman. And hey, I like to keep my hot dog in tact. Thanks for sharing. Quite impressive. The beginning was pretty hilarious - wifey's surprise was priceless. Be well!

[@HAXMAN]

😂Thanks! You too!

[@nahlymaraon4416]

Omg, I love your humor…glad I found your channel

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! Me too 😄

[@reddo84]

that's a mint safety feature. Thanks for the upload

[@waynefordjr1981]

Brother Every single one of your videos I am laughing so hard that it looks like and crying like a baby. I love your videos bud keep them coming please

[@conditionsunknown9384]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like Russell Crowe ? Great video and very funny commentary 🤣

[@stevenspmd]

Does firing the safety break damage or hurt the rest of the table saw in anyway (aside from the blade) ?

[@HAXMAN]

No. Not at all.

[@danconlan8735]

Excellent review Adam! Does the saw blade get ruined too or is it just the stop that requires replacing? Thanks for sharing this, DC

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! They say you can sometimes save the blade but I wouldn’t trust it even if I could separate it. I would worry about the welds breaking on the teeth and flying in my face.

[@natem2367]

Much cheaper than a trip to the emergency room. My grandfather cut off multiple fingers so this hits close to home. Good product.

[@SWiFence]

I had no idea Saw Stop was making a jibe site saw😮

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Amazing camera angles Adam, the Sawstop is an impressive table saw worth every penny if you can afford that extra expense👍🏻, have a great weekend 🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much! You too

[@sflagg0817]

Great video, I had visions of you cutting your fingers or hand while opening the new package of the same feature that is supposed to protect them, again great video.

[@brentderksen]

Very portable! The bird cage was awesome by the way.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@ritterjon]

💥 Oh man, this is one of those videos that’s going to go crazy! Nice work Adam! *Keep on tractoring!*

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@kimcrawford5153]

Always keep it Fancy😀

[@HAXMAN]

Always 😉

[@michelaudet7799]

Correction... this is not the only manufacture using the technology, Bosch did the development. Nice video, always entertaining.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! I didn’t count them since they infringed on Sawstop’s patent and had to stop selling them.

[@c.erine78]

I appreciate your review, I like to think someday that could be the table saw I will own, well not yours but that brand. Thank you.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! 😄

[@matthewcon]

Seems like a great saw. I've never used a saw though. Any suggestions for something simple but useful to build that would break it in?

[@HAXMAN]

Start off with some small plywood projects. You can get half sheets at the lumber store to make them easier to handle.

[@JazzyGranny]

Another great, informative video! I just wish you would make more as I'm impatient for a new one, lol.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! I’m trying to find the time to do that.

[@raymondcarson9084]

Love the show, also great sounding saw, ooops..no room sounds like its a good time for an outbuilding shop! :)

[@ericwiese7479]

Lol…didn’t have those in wood class back in the 90’s. Holy shit time goes quick!

[@MJADoingStuff]

That’s some high tech saw! Sorry you got Busted saying how much it cost.🤣👍love the energy you put in your videos. See you on the next one 😁👍

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks Mitch!

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Excellent video

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you!

[@scorpiorican09]

“KZbin Magic!” I love it! ✊🏼🚀🌓

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Very cool, Adam. Another great edit. I wondered what would happen if you cut damp wood. I see you have a camera crew now :)

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks Ed! Sometimes I get a camera lady. 😄

[@SWiFence]

I had no idea you could make a cove with a table saw 🤯

[@HAXMAN]

It just takes a lot of sanding afterwards 😄

[@John.Doe-OG]

I have to check into that. Perfect for someone with epilepsy who wants/needs to use a table saw. They gonig to come out with any others? e.g. circular saw

[@HAXMAN]

No. I think table saws are all they have. That would be a good idea though.

[@franciscohernandez6157]

Another bad ass video 🤙🏻

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you!

[@Kodykenway]

Bosch Reaxx saw also has a mechanism to get the blade out of the way. It is a two use replaceable cartridge for getting the blade out of the way. It doesnt damage your saw blade at all. But it is not a low tolerance cabinet saw. It is a Jobsite saw, you loose out on the quality of the build.

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

May I recommend to you a "Bug-A-Salt". It's a fly killing machine!

[@HAXMAN]

Yes! I have a couple. They are awesome. I couldn’t find mine while filming. 😄

[@MarkK01]

I need a table saw so bad but it is not in the cards. I suffered from a job site injury back in 2013. I have not been able to go back to work due to the injury and the medications I am on. Also I suffer from depression because of this whole mess. I am trying to get some tools so I can get into wood working so I can get out of the depression state.

[@dwaynecannon4770]

Not to take away from the saw, but nice looking Mal!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@dwaynecannon4770]

We have 4!

[@HAXMAN]

@@dwaynecannon4770 I’m gonna pray for you 😂 They are awesome dogs!

[@SharpestBulbs]

Is a brake and a sensor worth an extra $800 over the cost of other top alternatives? Not for meeeeeee. Pretty slick video.

[@mannyvee]

Everyone always tests the saw stop with the "finger" moving laterally and resting on the table. I would love to see what would happen if someone fell on a fully raised blade from above. Although that is likely not as common as the classic test it would cause the most damage.

[@danconlan8735]

😳😖

[@hamburger512]

A Bills fan would probably drop through that table for your test

[@natem2367]

That seems very sadistic. Drop a pork shoulder from above would work and be a good simulation

[@thetabbycat]

Okay so, Like if you only touched the wood and pushed the hotdog into it without actually touching the hotdog would it set it off? Basically asking if it's your own bodies electrical signal transferring through the hotdog or metal or wet wood that shuts it down? 🤔 like what would happen if you tossed the hot dog at the blade without physically being in contact with it or if you were wearing rubber gloves or something? Hope someone can answer lol 😆 debating with my husband on the matter and my stance is that it wouldn't shut off it you weren't touching it or transferring your bodies electrical current and his stance is the hotdog and metal and water are conductive and that's what shuts it down. I argued that electrical currents can still travel though wood. Just has higher resistance than say water, so if the machine touched anything conductive why wouldn't it shut off. Anyways looking forward to the answer lol 😆

[@HAXMAN]

It would go off if you threw the hotdog. Moisture content plays a role in conductivity. That's why wet wood will set it off. It's not the wood, it's the moisture setting it off. Since I made this video I've set it off a couple times when the blade hit an unseen nail as well.

[@turbochargedsnacks]

When you rock a TRex AC1. Hoping it aint holding steel plates

[@HAXMAN]

Good eye. Hesco 3611c 😉

[@turbochargedsnacks]

@@HAXMAN Love to see it! Normalize kit.

[@ChrisHiblerPinball]

I assume that the saw blade is also destroyed while saving the hotdog, right?

[@HAXMAN]

Yes

[@mstrickk1]

If you ever decide to do this again you should wing the hotdog through faster to see if you can get at least a gash.

[@robcarnaroli269]

I have a friend who's father lost a finger making a sign for a friends business that only lasted 2 years. Wish this was even available back then.

[@robcarnaroli269]

OK Is there a second channel with the battle rig that I'm missing. Wanna see more of that too!

[@HAXMAN]

😉

[@remadettv2388]

This dude could sell a ketchup popsicle to a lady in white gloves and id buy it! This dude gets me jacked for home improvement projects.

[@HAXMAN]

😂 Thanks!

[@theproperty541]

How does it know!

[@stacihaley8283]

So if you hit a nail in the wood it "wood" activate the saw stop correct.

[@HAXMAN]

Yes. Unless you have it in bypass mode.

[@stacihaley8283]

@@HAXMAN Thanks for letting me know. I found your channel and love watching you and your family. My family is doing a lot of the same things. We have actually built a grey (gray?) water system that catches the water from our washing machine. It stores it in a basin and we built a water wheel to turn the water so it keeps it from getting stagnant

[@HAXMAN]

@@stacihaley8283 That water system sounds pretty cool. I’m actually planning on getting some bees soon. I’ve been saying that for a year though. 😂

[@stacihaley8283]

@@HAXMAN I recently asked a question about the saw stop hitting a nail. I stumbled upon this video this evening. The entire video was good but I found @3:35 to be very informative and thought I'd pass this info along. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIeZe5utZc2beKs

[@OldePhart]

Why did you not have an "A-salt gun" on standby to deal with the flies. If you are not aware, look them up. I think they are right up your alley.

[@HAXMAN]

Funny you mention that. I have two of them and my wife asked why I didn’t use one. They’re awesome.

[@NoblesTx]

I like to work with gloves, leather and cloth gloves. How would the saw act if it hit my finger with a glove on 😳

[@HAXMAN]

It would snatch your glove and pull you into the saw but it would still cut off after contacting your skin.

[@AppleseedInTheShell]

00:54 actually Bosch has a saw that does( it works in a different way though) but Sawstop filed suit so Bosch had to stop selling them in the US. It's called the Bosch Reaxx.

[@HAXMAN]

Right. I figured that one didn't count. I didn't realize they still sold it overseas.

[@AppleseedInTheShell]

@@HAXMAN Yeah, it probably shouldn't count. Word was that it was awful lol.

[@benbackx1255]

Festool does count though. Different price-range, but it looks like they licensed this technology from Sawstop and use it in their TKS 80 table saw.

[@AppleseedInTheShell]

@@benbackx1255 I had no idea Festool had one. Festool is waaaaay outta my budget so I don't really look at them lol

[@benbackx1255]

@@AppleseedInTheShell I hope Sawstop comes to Europe as well some day, but I found that the parent company of Festool bought Sawstop 4 years ago, so I'm afraid in Europe we'll be stuck paying the Festool premium if we want this technology :-(

[@simpletruth9977]

One fly was harmed in the making of this video. 🤣

[@HAXMAN]

Unfortunately just the one. 😂

[@RhumRunner41]

Did you cut your hand on the table saw? Nah, cut my hand with a knife when I cut open the sacrificial brake’s plastic packaging. 🤨

[@eddie030286]

As always amazing content. How did those hot dogs taste off the grill :D

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! They were a little saw dusty tasting.

[@eddie030286]

@@HAXMAN It's okay. Little saw dust never hurt anybody!!!

[@impersonalopinion]

@@eddie030286 apparently you haven't gotten any in your eye...

[@eddie030286]

@@impersonalopinion Nope, I can not say that I have :D Does it hurt?

[@joewhite917]

The original Saw Top owners were patent lawyers, who tried to get other manufactures to license their system. Being rejected, they lobbied the federal government to require that their system be used on all table saws. Failed. They then developed their own saws. They stopped Bosch from selling a similar (due to broad original patent) system that didn't destroy the blade. They are now made by the company that sells Fein

[@BigBrotherIsTooBig]

That blade isn't useless. It can be repurposed to have a fun day of Frisbee with the kids.

[@burntvirtue]

Quality piece of gear it seems. Brake cartridges are highway robbery though haha.

[@millenialfalcon8243]

Only $79 for a replacement and a saved finger. Maybe take a second look at that complaint. High impact plastic housing, electronic trigger of explosive actuator, aluminum brake pad (machined or cast). On the medical side, $79 vs $1000s for doc to sew it back on (if they can) plus lost time recovery. I really dont think if you actually triggered this thing with your real finger that your going to complain about $79.

[@bjbilyk]

@@millenialfalcon8243 Personally, I hate seeing the waste. You should be able to send it back to the manufacturer and have the charge and crumple zone replaced. All of those electronics being thrown out for one use is crazy. Especially if it can be triggered by wet wood or an accidental piece of metal.

[@creeplife2802]

If I bought a saw that expensive I'd be scared to touch the blade too lol, freakin thing self destructs.

[@maratala]

No amount of money is worth one of my fingers but I also cannot afford that expense 😬

[@saigyl9149]

I remember first time I heard about these and also hearing how they were trying to get these to be a mandatory safety feature on all saws, which made me not like them that much

[@JustaPilot1]

That's not what happened but OK.

[@seanbrotherton542]

Kick back is the #1 cause of injury with table saws. Sawstop leaves that out of the marketing of course. They did everything they could to stop Bosch from selling their superior system that doesn't require a cartridge change and doesnt ruin the blade when deployed. Just sayin!

[@natem2367]

Now 1600. Darn inflation

[@trevorolson2564]

NUTHIN!!! 😂

[@konradpol]

Wow that thing is sensitive. Seeing as you like swatting flies, check out "The executioner fly swatter" you might enjoy it just that much more (you also get to practice your back hand) 🎾

[@HAXMAN]

I’ll check into it. 😄

[@turdferguson5108]

Of course it works, those fingers were made from Sawsages....

[@HAXMAN]

Nice 😉

[@bugmantim]

Amazon prime has free shipping and the same 79.00 price. Don’t ask me how I know..😂😂

[@eddyy08]

Am I the first one to point out you look like Russell Crowe here?

[@ninjapirate9503]

Your freaking hilarious

[@mitchell.simmons]

Was this a paid promotion?

[@HAXMAN]

No. Just love this saw

[@mitchell.simmons]

@@HAXMAN Cool 👍

[@xtina4968]

Hot dogs 😀

[@JohnClark-sc8uu]

Yes. The saw is worth thousands more. Just ask someone who cut off a finger or two. Your ripping blade IS NOT a recommended blade. The anti kick back feature slows down the reaction of the blade stopping. Even if only by a tooth or two. Get the right blade. Your fingers with thank you.

[@impersonalopinion]

Nice name

[@onlinecheatersexposed8491]

its deff worth 1400

[@jefflemaster2850]

I have the Porter Cable job site saw and I can confirm the guide is hot garbage

[@not.sure.yet.]

8:00

[@romeliapolly2519]

If you like woodworking just look for Stodoys

[@LightStorm.]

How about you put your actual finger stop using hot dogs

[@boylanderek]

Pretty sure the first thing you have to do after activating the brake is change your underwear...

[@HAXMAN]

😂

[@LightS_bRight]

The title is "click bait" but funny a@# f__

[@MAGAMAN]

Sawstop is a false sense of security. People still get nasty injuries using these saws. That tilt mechanism is also terrible if you want any kind of accuracy. As I say every time I see one of these videos, I want to see a piece of meat thrown at the blade at high velocity.

[@HAXMAN]

There are videos where people slide a hot dog as fast as they can into the blade and it barely scratches it. You can’t outrun the trip sensor.

[@thomasd9827]

Someone needs more Miyagi-Do practice.

[@danhunik7949]

Sawstop A solution looking for a problem with a scare tactics to justify the cost. Use basic saw safety and but another brand.

[@JustaPilot1]

Util you have an accident and lose a few fingers. Unless you're perfect and never make a mistake.

[@tawgman]

"Medical costs for the treatment of table saw injuries are estimated at more than $2 billion every year." Oh, no. Nothing to see here.

[@dfs7979]

I get the sentiment but there are quite a lot of saw injuries. Imagine if all saws had something like this... Well it just so happens that they don't because SawStop threatens litigation (Bosch) to stay competitive instead of investing in innovation. I'm not sure they really "care" about safety if the only way to have such safety is to buy their saw - or the licensed Festool TKS 80 monstrosity. Now, if I had room for a contractor or cabinet saw I may consider a SawStop but at $1,400 + for the job site pro - it just isn't a good enough saw to justify the price. I am just a hobbyist so I am going to hold off a few more years for patents to expire and then grab a saw from one of the bigger tool companies with a similar safety feature (and that doesn't destroy your blade). Here's a fun thought experiment - if the SawStop Jobsite Pro cost $15,000 would it be worth the price? How much would be too much?

[@danhunik7949]

@@dfs7979 You hit the nail on the head there. Corporate greed on the part of Sawstop. They lobbied the government to make their system mandatory on all saws sold in the US.

[@thewfc11]

I bet you own the bug a salt gun by now.