who sells them? how much?

: I really don't like tablesaws or any power tool with fast moving sharpened
: metal for that matter. I have a good healthy fear of the things.
: Unfortunately, they are much more efficient than the hand powered
: alternatives. I have partly reduced this fear of power tools with another
: power tool.

: Last summer I bought a power stock feeder for my table saw. A power feed has
: motorized rubber wheels which push stock through the saw. While it can
: take a while to set up if you just want to make one cut, it does let you
: step back while the work gets done. The chances of getting your fingers
: caught in the meat slicer are much less if you can stand 5 feet away from
: it. It is a little quicker to set up than a good set of feather boards.

: If you are making lots of similar cuts like ripping strips, the machine
: really comes into its own. I tend to get a little bored pushing a board
: through the saw. Thinking about anything other than sawing can be
: dangerous.

: The powerfeed also has the advantage of pushing at a constant speed,
: resulting in more consistent cuts. I also move it to my router table for
: milling the cove and bead.

: If you do a lot of work on your table saw, consider a power stock feeder. It
: is a real luxury item, but worth while from a safety stand point. If you
: can't afford one, at least spend the time to set up feather boards
: whenever you see that you will need to push anywhere near the blade. Also
: one more word: Push-stick.