What if you could stop a saw blade and prevent a serious injury? That sounds like a really good idea.
Today, that idea is protecting woodworkers in hundreds of thousands of SawStop table saws in North America and around the globe. We are proud to say that it was our idea, but we are most proud that woodworking is now safer.

SawStop is a privately owned company based in Tualatin, Oregon, just south of Portland. Here at SawStop, we make saws. Our saws, besides being the highest quality and best featured saws in their market segments, have the ability to detect contact with skin and stop the blade in less than 5 milliseconds.

The SawStop story is about a small company with a big idea. The technology was invented by Dr. Steve Gass in 1999, and the business was started by Dr. Gass and three other friends in 2000.
In 2004 the first SawStop Table Saw was sold. In the years between then and now, our saws have saved thousands of fingers. The combination of safety, unparalleled design and craftsmanship has made SawStop the #1 cabinet saw in North America.

Each SawStop model is designed and engineered by woodworkers, for woodworkers from the ground up. We take advantage of the freedom, and take on the obligation, to make a different and better tool. Our engineers avoid off-the-shelf components and old designs in favor of practical innovation.
Our engineers know that the right materials, whether cast-iron or steel, are just as important as advanced technology. And the right time to use advanced electronics is when they improve the experience of the operator, never for an advertising gimmick.

Many SawStop owners mention their surprise at the quality of our table saws. While our safety system is unparalleled and groundbreaking, our engineering, materials, build quality and support are not the result of a secret and unrepeatable process. Manufacturers throughout the tool industry could take similar steps, and see better results. But they don’t take those steps. It turns out that quality saws are hard work.

We work hard at every step, focused on giving our customers a better experience. For us, our focus begins with SawStop safety. This company is here because our saws will look out for you. It only makes sense that we deliver on all the ways we can take care of you. It makes sense that each one of our team members would want to ensure you are thrilled with your saw. We take pride in our work, so you can take pride in yours.