What is the most common cause of table saw injuries?
What is the most common cause of table saw injuries? Blade contact injuries are by far the most common, representing over 85% of table saw injuries. What is kickback in a saw? Kickback occurs when the teeth of the saw blade, moving at tip speeds of 120 miles-per-hour impart sufficient force to cause the workpiece to move in a violent and unexpected manner. Skil saw kickback tends to throw the saw back at the operator, its blade often running over fingers as it moves backwards. What causes saw kickback? The two main causes of injury from kickback is trauma from...