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Push Sticks Steps
Making Push Sticks
When used correctly, push sticks reduce the risk
of injury by keeping hands away from the cutter. In
the event of an accident, a push stick can absorb
damage that would have otherwise happened to
hands or fingers. Use push sticks whenever your
hands will get within 12" of the cutter. To maintain
control when shaping large workpieces, start by
feeding with your hands then use push sticks to
finish the operation, so your hands are not on the
end of the workpiece as it passes through the
cutter.
Feeding: Place the notched end of the push stick
against the end of the workpiece (see Figure
50), and move the workpiece into the cutter with
steady downward and forward pressure.
Making a Push Stick
Cut here to
push
Cut here to push
Notch for placing on
corners of workpieces
⁄
" Grid
1
2
Figure 50. Template for a basic shop-made push stick (not shown at actual size).
Model G0900 (Mfd. Since 03/20)
Use this template to make
your own push stick.
⁄
" stock
1
4
⁄
" stock
1
2
Notch to help
prevent hand
from slipping
MATERIAL: Only use
hardwood, sturdy plywood,
or high-density plastic. Do
not use softwood that may
break under pressure or
metal that can break teeth
from the blade!
Supporting: A second push stick can be used
to keep the workpiece firmly against the fence
while cutting. When using this method, only apply
pressure before the cutter; otherwise, pushing
the workpiece against or behind the cutter will
increase the risk of kickback.
Figure 49. Side view of push stick in use.
SIZING: Push stick
must be at least 15
long. Use
material.
SANDING: Sand
edges to remove
rough edges and
increase comfort.
⁄
"
3
4
⁄
"–
⁄
" thick
1
3
2
4
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