To remedy this problem, Bosch has developed a saw that does basically the same thing, just without breaking the saw. Unlike the now-infamous SawStop, Bosch’s new REAXX table saw can be reset and used again after the emergency braking system has been activated.
The key lies in Bosch’s innovative replaceable cartridge system. Instead of stopping the blade with an aluminum brake, Bosch uses a small, two-shot explosive charge to blast the blade downward. This quickly pushes it beneath the table and away from the operator without warping, bending, or damaging it in any way. To reset the saw, the user just needs to insert a new cartridge and lift the blade back to its original position.
The REAXX saw will be available this fall for $1,500. No word yet on what replacement cartridges will cost, but they’ll almost certainly be cheaper than an ambulance ride to the ER.
