Adjusting the fence is a pain in the ass, because when you lock it down, it shifts about 1/16 inch.

I took the guard off it so I can see what I'm doing.

I worry about kickback, so I always stand to the side. I have a ton of different push sticks.

I repeat a mantra to myself whenever I use it: I use it: "If your fingers are not near the blade, then you won't cut your fingers off".

This guy today...he had it sitting on the ground instead of on a stand. And he was in a rush.

No good.

Hope he's ok.

Some UFC fighter did something just as bad or worse several years ago. Warning: link is rather graphic.

https://talksport.com/mma/413764/ufc-fighter-bryce-mitchell-ripped-his-nutsack-in-half-with-a-drill-in-freak-accident/

back in the 80's we used bore rods and a tractor-mounted motor to bore under roadways. A worker straddled the rotating rods to aim the bore shot, and it caught his scrotum and ripped it off. The company had him film a video that we were all required to watch, telling us what not to do.

I get the heebie-jeebies just thinking about it!

I'm not sure which finger it was with this guy today.

Jerry's brother cut Jerry's off by accident when they were chopping wood as kids.

I should cool it with the dark humor, but what are you going to do in cases like this?

it was his finger he cut off and you're not stirring your tea with a different appendage!

He had a big toe amputated, and attached to his hand as a substitute.

My father practically lost a big toe in a shooting, and I've seen the dynamic loss of balance that followed. Quite a trade-off.

My understanding is they (Sawstop) were willing to give away the technology to other companies. However, they were rebuffed by the other manufacturers due to the added cost.

I would still be paranoid about the brake failing though.

He used to play the piano ☹️

Not as bad as what you're describing, but pretty bad
No finger lost but he was wrapped for at least 6 weeks.
All those years as a mechanic & never hurt himself. Then messes himself up on a hobby.
Bummer.

Both were reattached with some usefulness restored. Groundbreaking surgery for the late 70s.

Hearing screams in the hall and when changing classes, seeing the blood on the floor coming from Shop class. Some of today’s table saws come with a sensor and brake. It stops and won’t cut a hot dog weenie.

Also had an uncle lose fingers .

It's easier, to me, to keep fingers, limbs etc away from a stationary blade than one I'm holding with one hand. Granted it's an old Craftsman and is heavy as hell. If I used one more I'd invest in a lighter one.