Charlie
I know what you mean about other things in the shop can hurt you ,but this is not one of the other tools. I know there are some manufacturers that have high price points and are catering to people with a lot more disposable income than I have. High price has always been a point made against Saw Stop saws but comparable models of other saws actually cost more.About Saw stops being made in Taiwan ,I doubt there are any saws on the market that are not made in Taiwan or China. I think you or anyone else who has issues with the way DR. Gass does business are certainly entitled to your opinions . The way I think about Who invented Saw Stop or who invented any other injury saving technology, is more power to them for helping folks,I could care less about their politics .
I know at the High school shop that my adult woodworking class is held, two kids within the first two weeks of having their new Saw stops were saved from serious injury due to the saw’s technology.
You certainly are entitled to your point of view.
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