A new high-speed video from SawStop shows how the technologically-advanced cabinet saw stops in less than 1/200 of a second the moment it detects contact with your body (or a hot dog, as SawStop likes to use to demo their product). Click "read more" for an inside look at the saw that's making a huge splash in the tool world.

After enduring a massive shock like that, it's no wonder that the braking mechanism needs to be replaced after every safety stop. The saw blade looks like it would also need to be replaced. So, if you trigger the mechanism, you might be out a hundred bucks for replacement parts, but hey, at least you still have your fingers!

However, we think it's best to think of the safety feature of the SawStop like a car airbag: hopefully you'll never need it, but if you do, you'll be very glad you had it!

With a safety feature like this available, it'd be hard to purchase a saw without it. If you do and the day comes where you accidentally touch the blade, it's hard to imagine not regretting not purchasing a SawStop to begin with.

The SawStop is available from Tool King : call 1-800-696-8665 for more information. Due to territorial restrictions, it's not sold on the website.