How to make a push block. Essential woodworking jig and shop project.
How to make a push block. Essential woodworking jig and shop project.
When using a tablesaw, use a push block to control the wood and keep your fingers safe. In this video, I’ll show you how to make this super simple push block (and push stick) with a replaceable base and cleat.
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0:00 Make a push stick first
1:27 Make the handle assembly
7:15 Base and cleats
9:18 How to use the push block
11:56 Design options
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Love the push block. I changed one thing. I made the handle from a 2×4 same shape , but extended lenght ,making a flat on each side to allow it to be screwed in 2×4 base. Save me from having to cut 3/4 groove
Because of your video on building a simple sled I now have one and I love it. Also, applying pressure in 3 directions is the key to using a table saw and I TY for teaching me that. The simplified style you present in your videos has helped so many of us . TY Gonna make a push block today!
Love the Gerry Cheevers hockey mask picture behind you. So many scars!, and we think woodworking is dangerous!
I enjoy watching your videos but keep trying to add the site for the free jig plans but All it does is take my name and email address but I never get the confirmation notification am I doing something wrong or is it no longer available thanks for your time and the video’s
Hi Steve, Where can I find your free PDF Downloadable paper templates?
What other woods can we use if we can’t afford plywood
Perfect, Steve. Just what I need! Thanks!
What table saw do you have? And whats the long drill bit called? That you used to put the screws into the push block?
Great idea. Thank you.
Steve, you are the best!! thanks so much for making available your push block and push stick plans.
Get a Gri-pper much better
Thanks for the video. What is the computer app you use to create the 3d design with size info on them?
Hi Steve I know this post is almost a year old but you could make different widths of push blocks to accommodate different cut widths.
muito fixe
That’s good design. Doing dovetails or some other weird and complicated stuff is useless imo. To me that’s safety tool and it needs to be quickly and easily fabricated as it’s likely to wear out and you just need to make replacement at some point. I’m still planning to get tablesaw at some point and I’d definitely make couple different widths of those push blocks.
Steve,
I rewatched this video and yes if you have or use a table saw YOU need to make and use them. I on the other hand use hand powerd saws. I still yet to find a shop teacher with all 10 just saying.
dude i love your videos! you always make me feel like i can just go for the projects i have in mind, instead of being intimidated!
6:53 You just drill right down into your workbench?
Personally, I’ll skip the push block and use push sticks for narrow rips that allow me to keep the blade guard in place.
Your videos and instruction to help aspiring woodworkers like me are much appreciated. Just finished building my first cross cut sled. On to the push block. Thanks for sharing.
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Nicely done Steve I’ll make one as soon as I can
Thanks. I am new to WW and greatly appreciate the simple videos.
I drill a couple of holes near the back corners and push in some dowels. Makes it easy to change the height for thin material
hahaha. The intro had me laughing. "You need a push stick to make a push block." My mind is confused now. What do I do?? haha.
You got it right…just don’t raise the blade
I love the simplicity of this! Thanks for giving us the plans!! You rock!
Nothing’s more noble than helping people prevent harm to themselves. I salute you, sir!
What is the weight of the semicircular piece?
I used to watch all your vids. Until that weggie board you had in your shop. Now the skull n pentagram . your looking like a Satanist. Sorry can’t use your vids.
I had an inspiration…HD sells a wooden concrete float for 11 bucks. It’s not free scraps but could easily be modified into a push block.
Greeting from Johannesburg – South Africa – you sir are a champion and a leader amongst men. I almost went to buy a Jig when I remembered this video …. R300 for the block and R79 for the stick …. but now I can make my own from scraps … and buy a Glue Bottle…. Thank you for the Plans
What about sticking a 4" strip of bitumen joist protector underside to get more grip?
Thanks! Push block plans.
omg! google suggested this channel, great stuff! so practical and doable without needing $50,000 in tools I wouldn’t even know how to use
Very nice Steve, I’m all for safety and resourcefulness! However, I have to ask, what are those two yellow things on the top shelf of the short cart behind you, at the 14:00 mark?
Say it ain’t so Steve! Say it ain’t so! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEdbr9W6nRQ&t=840s
Dużo gadania o kawałku klocka.
Za dużo….
That is perfect mate . complete novice like me can follow that
Love the idea. One could glue some dowels in the holes, instead of using screws. I will probably use my home/custom made slip tenon jig to create all of the slots, instead of using dowels, because it gives more surface area than dowels, but it is the same principle. Thanks for sharing Steve!
Do you no longer recommend the Microjig?
Still learning carpentry . Thank you so much ! Really appriciate your videos . They are simple and easy to understand . Please make them coming 😊
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KISS Keep It Simple Stupid.
Muchísimas gracias por sus aportes, le mando un abrazo
Added to my project list becuase the other day I noticited the store bought push stick was chewed up. 6 million dollar question, where or how do you store these tools so are close by.
Steve, fantastic video as always! Were you a teacher in a past life? You just seem to have the knack of ‘dumb-splaining’ for we mere mortals. The thing I particularly value is your added metric conversions. I’m an Aussie, so have to convert all the time, but you save me that hassle. Cheers mate!
02:22 Oh.., oh.. Steve – is that piece of tin sticking out on your blade insert about to become a safety issue?
09:35 What if the blade (once raised high enough) bites into the screws?
you’re the coolest man, thank you
Thanks Steve. These videos are lessening my fear of my table saw. I’m going to be making Push Blocks.
Love it! Thank you!