WHEN SHOULD YOU USE PUSH STICKS?
Push sticks or push blocks should be used when operating standard woodworking machinery, including table saws, band saws, radial arm saws, jointer/planers and shapers. These sticks protect the hand while allowing good hand control of the stock as it is pushed through the cutting head or blade. Push blocks for jointer/planers should be constructed for two-handed positioning. To keep your hands away from the blade:- Always use a push stick for pieces less that 30 cm (1 ft) in length, or for the last 30 cm of […]
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