Pledge: Table Saw

We are looking at purchasing a Table Saw for the space

The item

A light trade sized cast iron free standing table saw http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CHARNWOOD-W619-CAST-IRON-TABLE-SAW-C-W-SLIDING-CARRIAGE-EXTENSION-TABLES-24V0-/321159886914?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item4ac69ef842

Budget estimation

£470

Specification

Rip wood stock
Fine joinery
Sever limbs

Additional information

This is a dangerous tool and there is some controversy over its use. Ways that have been suggested to improve the safety:

Relatively extensive safety training before use. Needs to include concepts like kickback and why it happens.
Add an ACNode, and ban anyone using it unsafely.
Ban alcohol consumption in workshop (a good idea even if we don't get a table saw)
Require supervised use as part of training.
Prohibit other use of wood shop when table saw is in use (preventing accidental bumps and distractions). Can have a simple barrier at door. Saw should be clearly seen from the door, though, so others can watch.
Clearly label "FOR WOOD ONLY"
Provide push-sticks, require their use. Emphasize how much cheaper they are than hospital stays.
Mandate use of guards and riving knife/splitter (prohibits fine joinery). Or, mandate that the guards always be replaced after use in the case that you need to take them off.
Direct users to read this before use: http://www.sawaccidents.com/recently-added-accidents.htm
Always have a large supply of new, sharp blades.

Implementation

The saw will be purchased, moved to the space and partially disassembled to prevent use until all safety features have been installed and the machine has been properly checked and maintained.