Push Blocks
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| ToolInfoBox Push Blocks | |
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| Synonyms: | push pads, "safety grips"; DE: Schiebeblöcke, Schiebeklötze |
| Type: | workholding |
| Used with: | router table, jointer, table saw |
| Location: | router table |
| Similar (More or Less): | push sticks |
Push blocks are simple but important pieces of safety equipment for dangerous tools like a router table, jointer or table saw.
They can easily be self-made and should provide a healthy distance from the workpiece while providing at least as much control as your flat hands would.
On the table saw, push sticks may be the better choice - it depends on the cut you are making and the forces involved, as well as the room you have available!
Blocks We've Made
coming soon!
Inspiration
Some YouTube Makers showing how they've made their push blocks, with a short summary of the (perhaps) most interesting features:
- John Heisz (ibuildit.ca) - glued joints without metal fasteners, a huge advantage in case you ever cut into the block by accidents; angled grips
- Ollaris - retractable wooded pegs at one end that can give extra support at the workpiece edges, if desired
- Kenbo (Kennyearrings) - handsaw-style grip, using an old mousepad as the sticky part
