Sawstop revisted and could this be implemented on a chainsaw?

[Rubycon]

Kickback is caused by sudden binding of the chain. If the braking mechanism is near the driving sprocket the saw should not kick at the operator. Brakes that stop the saw in the event of kickback do exist. Most (sane) people avoid the chain for a good reason though! It's that unfortunate instant when someone finds a bar cutting through their shoulder before they have time to release the trigger is bad.

Sawstop should be mandatory on saws used in schools though.

Most pros don't have any guards over the blades (get in the way) and they are experienced enough not to allow a kickback.

 

[Dubb]

I think the sawstop mechanism is much faster than the general binding of a chainsaw blade - every time I've bound a chainsaw while cutting it's seemed like a comparatively slow process- a second or two.

I think jamming an aluminum brake into a chainsaw at high speed would certainly break the chain.

 

[IronWing]

When the blade sinks into your leg, there is a good chance you'll let go of the trigger.

 

[ISAslot]

This is a horrible idea. It should be made illegal. If I locate a chainsaw in the zombie apocalypse, I want it to be of use!

A zombie mode would be acceptable though.

 

[PsiStar]

Too bad the device is a one shot.
It would be interesting to try with other objects of varying moisture content.

That is *the* problem. Wet wood "looks" very much like flesh & blood ... electromagnetically speaking. I am pretty sure that Sawstop does not work with wet wood.

 

[0roo0roo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wi0WzRVY9A
work safe bc, always good for the lulz

 

[0roo0roo]

oh wait n/m that was a dissapoint.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxNboMk6Mhk
thought it would be more gory like the other ones

 

[coldmeat]

I wondered this when I was on a job site and saw one of the builders sitting on the roof using the chainsaw between his legs.

 

[Rubycon]

Always get into the habit of turning a circular saw to the side to make sure the guard is over the blade before putting it down! I thought that was a cardinal rule. I know people on a job are in a hurry...

I guess his nickname is now Kerfoot.

I wondered this when I was on a job site and saw one of the builders sitting on the roof using the chainsaw between his legs.

Owner of a lonely heart?