Circular Saw Electric Brake

[fleemo17]

What exactly is an electric brake on a circular saw, and is it worth the extra $50 - $60 to have one?

Thanks.

-Fleemo

[Jim Behning]

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Wow, I wonder if they could use that technology on a table saw? You could call it something like Saw Slow. Maybe, Stop the Saw. I think it should be mandated in fact.

Oh, crap here we go again!

[Old Nick]

On 2 Jan 2005 19:47:53 -0800, [e-mail] vaguely proposed a theory ......and in reply I say!:

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When you release the trigger, the blade stops in a couple of seconds instead of 20-30 seconds. Safety will be greater (not a sawstop Ediwin ) but the saw is still dangerous. You also do not have to wait so long after each cut to let the saw stop. Saves time on multiple cuts.

If you are talking US$ I am surprised it's an extra $50-60. The principles of operation are simple enough AFAIK.

[fleemo17]

principles of operation are simple enough AFAIK.<

Yes, U.S. dollars. Actually, the price difference on the Milwaukee models seems to be between $30 and $45 at most retailers. I was able to move up to the Milwaukee 6394-21 that has an electric brake for a mere $23 at ToolUp.com. That's a buck a digit plus a few other bodily odds and ends. :)

I appreciate the input from everyone. Best regards for a great new year!

-Fleemo

[Old Nick]

On 3 Jan 2005 01:16:13 -0800, [e-mail] vaguely proposed a theory ......and in reply I say!:

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Yep. the saw slips, and you could lose the odd end!

[fleemo17]

[Old Nick]

On 3 Jan 2005 16:11:55 -0800, [e-mail] vaguely proposed a theory ......and in reply I say!:

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Ironically, I have white hair, and a longish white beard. Could do with a few kilos off, too, but not as bad as himself. I cop a lot of crap at this time of year.