This demonstration of a finger-safe table saw is jaw-dropping. Totally legit. The blade detects the electrical currents in your finger, and drops from the table near-instantaneously, thus saving you from a life of misery. Coolest thing I've seen in a while.
Of course, if you read the article you'll see that the tool industry really lived up to its name: they refused to adopt the technology until the government got involved. What a bunch of dickbags. As if people wouldn't pay more for a saw that removes the #1 source of danger involved. I wonder how many fingers have been detached from hands since the product's initial demonstration in 2000. (Probably enough to feed all the Sox fans at Fenway this weekend!)
that's freaking awesome.
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