[sharedfrog]

> The biggest problem with the saw stop is that wood when it is even slightly moist can set it off.

Is there any proof of this? From my understanding, that's a myth. Demonstrated here at about 3:00 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV6Jhw0hhBI

[myself248]

The one at our *kerspace has tripped numerous times on damp wood, laser-cut wood, shiny laminates that didn't register as metallic but apparently it was a full moon that day or something, etc.

It's also saved a few legit fingers, so it's still a net win, but you've got to have pretty deep pockets to cover all the false trips.

[sharedfrog]

I see, thanks!

[ta988]

It is true, laser cut wood and burnt wood in general also sets it off. However on all saw stop saws I've used you can disable the safety when you have to cut those materials.