A Small Company with a Big Idea More than 20 years ago, a physicist and passionate woodworker had an idea to make a safer table saw. The result was innovation that changed woodworking forever – a patented safety system that stops the spinning blade on contact with skin. With this new technology in place, SawStop wanted to set a new standard for what a table saw should be. While others relied on 40-year-old designs, our engineers seized the opportunity to bring saw design, build, and quality into a new era. A saw that is engineered from the ground up to deliver unmatched accuracy, durability, and power. No compromises. From the heaviest, most powerful 10” Industrial Cabinet Saw, to the portable Compact Table Saw, SawStop has a table saw to fit any woodworker’s needs.