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* red plastic stick - came with the table saw, but unsuitable for thin workpieces and only really giving control at the edge | * red plastic stick - came with the table saw, but unsuitable for thin workpieces and only really giving control at the edge | ||
* self-made plywood stick - | * self-made plywood stick - based on a [https://www.paoson.com/en/shop-woodworking-plans/53-push-stick-plans.html free plan by Paoson WoodWorking], great for applying pressure to a large area of (thin) workpieces from above | ||
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Revision as of 10:40, 6 July 2018
Push sticks (DE: Schiebestöcke) are important safety accessories for dangerous equipment like the table saw, bandsaws or a router table. They give you some extra distance from the blade or cutter and keep your fingers safe!
Commercial ones exist, but many designs can be self-made and will actually match your use case better!
When you need to hold a very small workpiece, try using two eraser-tipped pencils instead of your fingers.
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- red plastic stick - came with the table saw, but unsuitable for thin workpieces and only really giving control at the edge
- self-made plywood stick - based on a free plan by Paoson WoodWorking, great for applying pressure to a large area of (thin) workpieces from above
