The intent of the proposed rule is to prevent the thousands of amputations and hospitalizations that will
continue to occur without industry-wide action.

“We work to protect and inspire all woodworkers, from novice hobbyists to professional craftspeople.
Opponents of the proposed rulemaking have identified this patent as their key obstacle to offering safer
saws,” said Matt Howard, CEO, SawStop. “We invest heavily in safety innovation, and our patents have
real value. Even so, we will not allow this patent to be an obstacle to a safer future. To that end, SawStop is prepared to dedicate this ‘840 patent to the public upon the effective date of a rule requiring active injury mitigation technology on all table saws. Although such a rule is likely many years away from an effective date, we at SawStop are determined to seek a win-win balance between our mission and our business responsibilities.”

Safety Standards for Addressing Table Saw Blade-Contact Injuries
On November 1, 2023, the CPSC published a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking under the
Consumer Product Safety Act proposing to issue a safety standard addressing blade-contact injuries on
table saws. The proposed rule would require all table saws to “limit the depth of cut to no more than 3.5 mm” when a test probe, acting as a surrogate for a human finger or other body part, contacts the
spinning blade at a rate of 1 meter per second (m/s).

As the pioneer in safety technology for table saws, SawStop believes such a standard will radically
improve the overall safety of all table saws sold in the United States. It will help prevent the tens of
thousands of severe injuries annually that result in billions of dollars in corresponding healthcare, pain,
and suffering costs for victims and society.

For more information about the CPCS hearing from February 28, visit: https://www.cpsc.gov

To learn more about SawStop and its safety technology, visit: https://www.sawstop.com/whysawstop/
the-technology/.

About SawStop
Established in 2000, SawStop is the world leader in power tool safety. SawStop designs, engineers, and
manufactures innovative woodworking power tools and accessories for private and professional
markets. All SawStop power tools feature our revolutionary safety technology that has saved tens of
thousands of woodworkers and jobsite professionals from devastating, life-changing injuries. SawStop is
a proud part of the TTS Group, a third-generation, family-owned company headquartered in
Wendlingen, Germany. Learn more at SawStop.com

Media Contact:
Laurie Barton, SawStop
Phone: 503.506.5438
Email: Laurie.Barton@sawstop.com

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TUALATIN, OREGON—Oct. 26, 2023: How do you make the world’s best table saws better? With premium accessories that deliver greater accuracy, dependability, ease of use, storage capacity, and safety. Introducing SawStop’s new Revolution Miter Gauge, Scale Miter Gauge, and Under Table Cabinets, built for the workshop and jobsite, available at SawStop dealers across the United States and Canada.

Already the leading manufacturer of cabinet saws in North America, SawStop offers five models of table saws and dozens of accessories to augment these machines, including blades, mobile bases, dust-collection attachments, and more.

“We are obsessed with innovation and our mission to protect and inspire woodworkers,” said SawStop CEO Matt Howard. “We designed these new accessories with the customer in mind, to help them take their shop, their saw, and their woodworking to a higher level.”

The Revolution Miter Gauge (TSA-RMG, $449) uses patent-pending technology to deliver precise angle setting as fine as 1/10° with a simple turn of the dial, as well as features that make it stand out against other miter gauges:

• The RMG uses an intuitive geared dial system to set any angle up to 60° each side of zero, with settings in increments of 1°, 1/2°, 1/4°, or 1/10° with a positive tactile “click” in each notch as you turn the dial. You can also bypass the gear system for free turning.
• Setting angles with the RMG is as simple as 1, 2, 3: Loosen the grip, select the increment for making angle changes, and turn the dial to move the head to the desired angle.
• Markings on the dial align with markings on the head for absolute precision no matter the angle; includes common angle settings of 22-1/2°, 30°, 45°, and 60°.
• Fits any table saw with a 3/8”x3/4” miter slot, with self-adjusting steel washers to remove any play in the miter slot, and a removeable washer on the front of the bar to fit into T-shaped slots.
• The RMG uses a sliding wedge system for securing fence attachments and repeatable stops. The reversible, telescoping fence works with the miter gauge in either the left or right miter slots with equal accuracy and ease of use.
• Make repeatable cuts up to 37″ in length using the tool-free articulating flip stop—with or without a sacrificial fence. A micro-adjuster lets you fine-tune a crosscut length without repositioning the flip stop. The flip stop includes mounting holes for adding jigs or locking into the wedge system.
• Heavy-duty construction, including a steel miter plate manufactured with machine tolerances of <.001” for exceptional precision.

The Revolution Miter Gauge will be available in January 2024.

The Scale Miter Gauge (TSA-SMG, $249) brings can’t-miss accuracy to any table saw, with up to 181 precise notches and the ability to adjust any angle within 1/10°. Other features include:

• A protractor head with a pointer-and-notch alignment mechanism that locks in precise angles up to 90° each side of zero, including notches for 22-1/2° on each side.
• A built-in Vernier scale gives you the ability to fine-tune any angle in 1/10° increments.
• An 18”-long miter bar, made to fit in common 3/8”x3/4” miter slots, uses six adjustable washers to eliminate side-to-side movement while ensuring a smooth glide forward and back. A removeable T-clip at the front of the bar fits into T-shaped slots.
• The aluminum fence provides a large reference for holding workpieces accurately, with a telescoping extension that reaches up to 34” with the flip stop. A T-slot in the front face provides a place to attach auxiliary wood fences with T-bolts. The scale on top of the fence can be calibrated to enable making precise crosscuts without having to measure and mark your boards.
• Use the flip stop to make repeated cuts at the same setting for identical project parts. The flip stop indexes on the fence in 1/32” increments. The flip stop’s dual arms can be set independently at different lengths from the blade or linked together with a rod, all of which can be fine-tuned with a built-in micro-adjuster.

The Scale Miter Gauge is available October 26, 2023.

SawStop’s Under Table Cabinet (UTC) comes in two sizes: 18” (TSA-UTC18, $499) and 32” (TSA-UTC32, $699) wide. These UTCs are specifically designed to fit under any SawStop cast-iron table saw*  – providing loads of storage for blades, wrenches, and other accessories, ensuring a safer, cleaner workspace.

• Five drawers mount on heavy-duty, 3/4-extension soft-close ball-bearing drawer slides for easy movement without sagging.
• One vertical drawer with a perforated panel and hooks for hanging blades and accessories.
• Four horizontal drawers offer convenient storage for various tools and accessories, with soft-rubber liners to protect and prevent scratches and damage.
• A foam block insert allows you to cut out and create custom storage to fit your tools and accessories.
• Four 4” locking, swivel casters create easy mobility.
• The durable, stain- and impact-resistant UHMW top provides an additional work surface.
• The heavy-duty welded-steel construction ensures durability.
• *—The Under Table Cabinets will not fit under some SawStop table saws equipped with the Floating Dust Collection attachment or right-side Inline Router Table.

The Under Table Cabinets are available October 26, 2023.

About SawStop

Established in 2000, SawStop is the world leader in power tool safety. SawStop designs,

engineers, and manufactures innovative woodworking power tools and accessories for private and professional markets. All SawStop power tools feature our revolutionary safety technology that has saved tens of thousands of woodworkers and jobsite professionals from devastating, life-changing injuries. SawStop is a proud part of the TTS Group, a third-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Wendlingen, Germany.

Learn more at SawStop.com

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Tualatin, Oregon – July 14, 2022:  SawStop today announced the upcoming launch of their new Compact Table Saw. The new 10” Compact Table Saw (CTS) is a robust benchtop saw built for the rigors of the jobsite while offering the precision and safety that SawStop is known for.

The foundation of the Compact Table Saw is SawStop’s contact detection technology.  Just like other SawStop saws, the Compact Table Saw detects when skin comes in contact with the blade and stops and drops the blade in less than five milliseconds.  Injuries are dramatically minimized, and the saw reset is quick and easy – so operators can get back to work in minutes after a brake activation.

Beyond offering SawStop’s legendary safety system, the Compact Table Saw is packed with features that stand out against the competition including: 

• 10” Blade for maximum cut capacity
• Rack & Pinion Fence that is easy to adjust and reliably square with a built-in high and low face to support all kinds of cuts
• Quick-Tilt Bevel allows for easy blade angle adjustments with one hand while the Micro Adjust feature provides the ability to quickly dial in a precise cutting angle. A SawStop Exclusive.
• Highly portable with an Easy-Carry Handle and an Optional Stand available for purchase.
• On-Saw Storage Compartment secures your accessories and tools for easy access and quick retrieval. A SawStop Exclusive.

“Since we began, here at SawStop we have been focused on protecting Woodworkers and helping them work better through practical innovation” said SawStop CEO Matt Howard.  “The portability and affordability of the Compact Table Saw makes SawStop technology more accessible than ever before.  We’re excited to welcome an entirely new group of customers to the SawStop Family so they can experience the quality and safety at the heart of each of our saws.”

The new Compact Table Saw will be available this fall at authorized SawStop dealer locations across the USA and Canada.  The retail price will be $899 USD and $1,149 CAD. 

For more information, visit www.SawStop.com/CTS 

About SawStop

Established in 2000, SawStop is the world leader in power tool safety.  SawStop designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative woodworking power tools and accessories for private and professional markets.  All SawStop power tools feature their revolutionary safety technology that has saved tens of thousands of woodworkers from devastating, life-changing injuries. 

SawStop is a proud part of the TTS Group, a third-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Wendlingen, Germany.

Learn more at SawStop.com 

Media Contact

Laurie Barton, Director of Marketing

laurie.barton@sawstop.com 

503.506.5438

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Reclaiming the Wild

His wood sculptures draw influence from literature, folk art, Modern art, and contemporary art.

Q&A with Spencer Tinkham

SS: How would you describe your work?
ST: Most people don’t realize that my work is made from wood. They think it’s ceramic or cast. I create wildlife out of found objects, mostly wood with a few metals. I finish most pieces with paint using oils and pigment powders. It’s like a chemistry experiment, I can achieve different finishes for different projects. If I want something washed out, weathered, cracked, or bright and intense, I can do it. And, oil is more durable and easier to control.

SS: How did you get started, and how did you learn?
ST: I got started when I was 8 years old. My grandfather gave me a pocketknife and together, we would whittle sticks on the back porch. He passed away from cancer shortly after and carving was a natural way to stay connected to him and the time we had together. When I was a kid, I would carve soap bars, firewood scraps, sticks; anything I could find. I carved a lot of animals. It was like getting a car when you’re 16 and finding a new sense of freedom and a whole new world.

If my house was on fire, I’d grab a piece from when I was a kid. Free of technical restraints, they have so much personality and fearlessness. They’re just pure. I love seeing what new artist make, especially young ones.

SS: What are you trying to accomplish with your work?
ST: I hope to get people excited about nature and conservation through my art. By making art out of reclaimed material I want to make the connection of the material to nature. I hope my art may encourage people to act, to do small things like pick up trash on the ground and put it in the recycling bin and be mindful about the environment.

SS: Some of your work is very stylized and other pieces are more realistic. Do you have a preference?
ST: I am better at sculpture than words, so I like to express myself in a variety of ways. With abstract you need to focus on form. With realism, you need to focus on the details. I think it’s important to bounce between both to be a better craftsman and artist. It pushes my skills.

SS: What is your creative process?
ST: My work is most often inspired by something I see. When I see a bird or a fish, or another animal do something crazy, I’ll sketch it down in about a minute. My notepads are everywhere: car, kitchen, shop, dining room, just everywhere. I try to draw immediately. Then, I will sketch out a larger piece later. I really want to capture the behavior of an animal, not just its likeness. And for me, it’s easier to give something personality and a unique voice if it is life size. As I hone the lifesize drawing, I look through my piles of materials and plan how they will be used in my sculpture.

SS: What is your favorite thing to do in your shop?
ST: I like that each day is different, but as it relates to the process of my work, I really like assembly; screwing stuff together, gluing it, nailing it. Putting stuff together is extremely rewarding. It’s like adult Lego. It’s a puzzle and a challenge, but it is exciting to see a piece enter that third dimension. And, I know when I put something together, it is not coming apart.
 
SS: What is the best way to find reclaimed material?
ST: Always be ready. I have the seats removed from my SUV in case I see something, I can stop and grab it. Dumpsters in general are great, especially at construction sites. Spaces that are undergoing a remodel are a treasure because solid material is being replaced for aesthetic reasons. Old beams, square nails, or old brass screws are items I love to reuse.

Shorelines are great because you can find random objects that have been touched be nature. Things that may not be old but are heavily weathered or distressed by the salt and the sea. Rusted metal rods and weathered beams and planks. I am drawn to objects with character and patina that could not be recreated without time and exposure to the elements. 

Either as a tool to create texture or part of a sculpture, a found object can have many uses.
 
SS: What skill have you acquired that you’re most proud of?
ST: I do not have any formal art training and I started with a small knife, so painting was tough for me. Early on, my carving was so much better than my painting. I would just expect it to look worse after I painted a piece. But I wanted to master the painting process because the work did not feel complete without it. I did not want someone to see my work and think “That’s a wooden bird.” I want them to see it and say, “Hey, that’s a Guinea hen eating a bug”. I want the experience of the animal to shine through.

SS: What is the one tool you can’t live without?
ST: My pen and notepad. My ideas are everything and I start with a pen and note pad to capture them. I might not be the best at any given shop skill, but I consider my creativity a strength. The pen [in particular] forces me to keep drawing, consider, and iterate an idea. If I make a mistake with a pen, I redraw the whole thing again. Frequently, an idea will morph into a totally different concept. Without erasing each drawing, I am always able to see how a design developed. I often revisit my sketch books, rethink projects, and find new inspiration from my own work.

SS: Why do you use a SawStop saw?
ST: I chose the Contractor Saw because it is more powerful than the Jobsite Saw. I do not rip long lengths, but I do cut through thick pieces of softwoods. Even with the cast-iron wings, my saw is light enough to move around in my studio with ease. I have never felt like it was underpowered for my needs. The T-Glide fence on my Contractor Saw is very precise and is another reason why I chose this saw over the Jobsite Saw. The dust collection panel makes it easy to hook up my flex hose, and very little dust escapes from around my saw.

I’ve seen people after table saw injuries and my wife is a nurse. One injury would have paid for an entire shop full of tools.So, it was better to get the saw before I lost a finger or worse. Before having a table saw, squaring wood was exceedingly difficult. I was forced to make a piece into something less than I wanted because I could not shape it properly. Reclaimed material presents many challenges and I’m so glad to have a saw that works well for my projects and offers peace of mind.

SS: What advice would you give a new wood worker?
ST: Spend less time thinking and more time making. Avoid overthinking the process, doubting your abilities, or worries about removing too much material. You will make mistakes. I cannot think of a single piece I have made without making some error along the way. But making mistakes allows me to explore a repair or pivot the design. When you’re new to this, you don’t realize the value of a repair or pivoting to make the piece different. You can’t be afraid of the process. I messed up a lot. When I began making duck decoys, I would take them into the wild. With a live bird swimming next to my decoy I could see how poorly my paint looked. My first 30-40 decoys actually sank. It took years and a lot of failure. Many of my early attempts sit somewhere in the bottom of Chesapeake Bay, but I figured it out.

SS: How does your community/environment inform your work?
ST: Water is the most abundant ecosystem for life and I live on the Chesapeake Bay. There are lakes, freshwater and brackish rivers, and a variety of ecosystems. I don’t make sculptures of people. I focus on animals and nature centered themes. I’ve seen osprey making nest out of trash and whales washing up on shore. I can see the impact that people have on the environment. Originally, I did not use reclaimed material in my art, but eventually realized that the use of found material can support my work and make use of something that would have otherwise had an impact on the environment.

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Thanks to a more powerful motor, I have an easier time cutting hard and exotic woods. Purple Heart caused my old saw to struggle, but now I cut through it like butter. That gives me cleaner cuts, and I finish sooner.

Even the wheels I use to lift and lower the blade or change its angle are a joy to use compared to my old saw. They’re larger, so I need fewer turns to make significant changes, and yet they feel smoother. It’s a giant step up in quality, as it should be.

I’m still vigilant about safety, but I feel less stressed knowing I have a backup system if I make a mistake. That means I’m using my table saw for cuts that I might have avoided before—not because they can’t be done safely, but because I feared my tool too much.

Dropping $2,200 on anything, let alone a table saw, isn’t something I can do at the drop of a hat. It involved sacrifice and saving. But now that I have it, I know the effort and money spent is justified.

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As Reported in the Coshocton Tribune

Jamie Hoy, of Coshocton, likes to be seen as a business owner, not someone with a disability.

Help from the Coshocton County Board of Developmental Disabilities and various work programs led him to open Jamie’s Custom Cutting about a year ago. He makes custom cutting boards and packaging strips for Boltaron in Newcomerstown.

Hoy, who has cerebral palsy, said the needs of the specialized PVC, PVC-alloy and CPVC performance sheet manufacturing company vary. Some months they don’t need anything from him, and other months he makes up to 1,000 pieces.

He currently sells the cutting boards through The Village Pantry in Roscoe Village and in person. He would like to explore selling them online too, he said. Hoy would like to find other
business customers and perhaps purchase more equipment that would allow him to make more items.

“I like to be able to turn a piece of wood into something that somebody wants or needs,” he said in an email. “It gives you a sense of accomplishment. I can remember helping my dad build things when I was little.”

Hoy has tools he said one would find in any wood shop. He has a SawStop table saw, a miter saw, planer, joiner and sander. He said he cuts the strips for use. If they’re rough, he’ll plane them first. For the cutting boards, he’ll glue the wood strips together, plane them, sand the edges and apply oil.

Hoy has a degree in horticulture from Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute. He has a part-time job doing landscape work for the local board of DD, but wanted permanent
work, he said.

Employment specialist Debbie Christmas, of Community Employment Services, and Sean Ragsdale, of the Bureau ofVocational Rehabilitation, worked with Hoy. He said they encouraged him to turn his woodworking hobby into a job. They were instrumental, he said, in helping him secure the work with Boltaran and the equipment he uses in his garage workshop.

Hoy, with the help of an ECO2 communication device, recently spoke at a kickoff event for the Employment First initiative at the Tusacrawas County Board of DD Office. He’s seen as an early success of the drive to find jobs for people with developmental disabilities who want to work. His advice to anyone with a disability who wants to work is to never give up looking for a job.

“If you have tried for a long time to find work, utilize the agencies that know how to help you and think outside the box in regard to what type of business you might be able to do,” he said.

Because of his cerebral palsy, Hoy had more hurtles to go through than a standard business owner. Since he can’t drive, he has to have materials dropped off and items picked up by other people. He can’t speak well and has to have others make calls for him, but communication by email has been essential for him.

Doing such work is beneficial for him physically, he said, because sitting around inactive causes his body to hurt and stiffen. He physically feels better by being at work and that translates emotionally, too, he said.

“Emotionally, I think all people feel better when they are being productive and have structure to their daily routine,” he said.

“Due to my physical disability, speech problems and small size, some people do not treat me as an adult. But when working with people as a business owner, I am treated as a regular adult.”

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Since our founding in 2000 we have been committed to woodworker safety. In these uncertain times, we are working hard to balance the safety of our families, employees, dealers, and customers.

Today we remain open for business and ready to support you Monday-Friday, 7 AM-4 PM (Pacific). We appreciate your patience when contacting us, as much of our workforce is operating from home. Those needed in the office have new cleaning and distancing protocols. Despite these obstacles, I am impressed with our team and their determination to continue providing excellent customer care.

We are here for you! Don’t hesitate to reach out at any time.

Sales: sales@sawstop.com | 503-595-2665
Service: service@sawstop.com | 503-582-9934

Visit our website for updates about our availability.

Best regards,

Matt Howard

CEO

SawStop, LLC

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Tualatin, Oregon – September 4, 2019: SawStop today announced the launch of their new Jobsite Saw PRO table saw. The upgraded PRO model carries forward all the features that established the original Jobsite Saw as a class leader, including SawStop’s contact detection technology, while adding new capabilities optimized for the construction and woodworking professional.

The original Jobsite Saw debuted in 2015 to positive reviews. Rob Robillard with ToolBoxBuzz called it “pure innovation with premium features, functionality and compact portability.” Gary Katz with ThisIsCarpentry wrote, “The folks at SawStop really went all-out to engineer a stellar tool. They succeeded.” Frequently praised features include one-turn elevation, squeeze-to-tilt balanced trunnion, and an onboard accessory storage drawer.

The PRO model adds to the long feature list, including:

• A New Active Dust Collection Blade Guard (now included with saw)
• New 24.5”+ deep table surface
• New quick-change High/Low T-Glide Fence face

SawStop’s CEO Matt Howard is excited about the PRO model. “SawStop works to protect people from injury, but we also work to inspire our customers with innovations that make a difference in their daily work. We’ve been listening to our customers, and these upgrades are our responses to their requests. We can’t wait for people to get their hands on the new PRO model.”

The new Jobsite Saw PRO is available today at authorized SawStop dealer locations across the USA and Canada. USD retail $1,399, CAD retail $1,850.

About SawStop Table Saws:

SawStop, established in 1999, is the world leader in table saw safety. Each SawStop saw stops and retracts the blade on contact with skin. The company’s saws are designed to minimize saw-related injuries and the costs associated with them.

Media Contact:

Tyler Stoltz, Channel Marketing Manager

tyler@sawstop.com, 503-570-3200

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Company Co-Founder and President Dr. Stephen Gass, the inventor of SawStop’s industry-changing contact detection technology, will step down from his role as president. Dr. Gass will take on a new role as Vice President of Innovation, focusing his efforts on developing groundbreaking future products for the company.

Matt Howard, SawStop’s current Vice President of Marketing, will take on the position of company CEO. Mr. Howard is a nine-year SawStop veteran with a long career in sales and marketing for manufacturers.

In addition, Patric Clewing will become the company’s CFO. Mr. Clewing has worked within the TTS Group for more than two years and is currently SawStop’s Vice President of Finance.

Dr. Gass commented on the changes: “I love this company, and am proud of our people, our products, and the difference we make every day. I’m excited to be able to focus entirely on invention and innovation, knowing that the stewardship of SawStop’s strategic and day to day business is in good hands.Matt has proven himself to be smart, energetic and passionate about SawStop,and he is surrounded by a stellar team of executives, managers and contributors, including Patric, our new CFO. Great things are ahead for the SawStop Team.”

Incoming CEO Matt Howard added, “SawStop is a special company. Here, people take care of each other and work hard every day to protect and inspire woodworkers. We are fortunate, graced with stellar dealers and supply chain partners. We’re a bold group, eager to take on the big challenges. I’m thrilled to be a part of it all and am thankful to Steve and the whole team for the strong company they have built. I will work to keep the road ahead clear so this team can continue to run at full speed.”

About
SawStop Table Saws:

SawStop, established in 1999, is the world leader in table saw safety. Each SawStop saw stops and retracts the blade on contact with skin. The company’s saws are designed to minimize saw-related injuries and the costs associated with them. SawStop is a proud member of the TTS Tooltechnic Systems group of companies. Learn more about SawStop at www.sawstop.com.

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