That's Actually BrilliantSawStop Compact Table Saw
A table saw that drops its blade when it detects skin is an unusually dramatic safety feature.
Uses a conductive-sensing safety system; contact with skin triggers an aluminium brake, motor shutdown and blade retraction.
Current price checked 2026-09-16. Available to order in the UK.
Visit the maker Opens sawstop.eu in a new tab.What you’re looking at
- Made by
- SawStop
- Category
- Tools & Workshop
- Price guide
- £500–£1,000
Product information comes from the research catalogue. Current specifications, price, availability and suitability should be confirmed with the maker.
A useful reality check
The brake system is an additional safeguard, not a substitute for guarding, correct setup and safe table-saw practice.
Why it caught our eye
SawStop uses conductive sensing to trigger an aluminium brake, stop the motor and retract the blade after contact is detected. The technology is compelling, but it belongs alongside ordinary guarding, setup and safe working practice rather than replacing them.
