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That is without a doubt the most beautiful push stick I have ever seen. It belongs inside of a wooden and glass frame display case. I wouldn't even want to use it is so beautiful, and elegant looking! I love that your kids work with you in the shop. When I was a kid, I used to mix cement by hand for my Dad when he was building brick work projects. It used to really give me a sense of accomplishment knowing that my cement was responsible for the structural integrity of his projects. It is a great way to bond with your children, good for you sir. Love your channel!
James; As always I enjoy your videos, and as a 70yr old with 5 Grandkids I especially enjoy your "photo bombers" and family involvement. I began in my Fathers shop in the 1950's learning from him, built my own workshop in 1972 after my tour in the USAF , and have been at it ever since. Now self quarantined because of the virus, I am discovering how many more projects I can make . It is time for a fancy pushstick, and a new and up to date crosscut sled. I have built so many jigs and fixtures over the years, but none that are as universal, and fancy as yours. I, too, have lots and lots of exotic scraps laying around, it is time for me to go back to the shop and take my Grandkids on some exotic wood adventures. Thanks James and Family for your inspiration. Dave "PopPop"
Thank you for the free plans sir! Ive watched almost ALL of your videos. You are very talented as well as a very bright man. Thank you for your knowledge sir.
I'm jealous of your machinery. I've got a shop from my father. They are smaller machines but work well enough. He was a wood shop teacher and had all the bigger machinery in his classroom like what you've got. I miss him. He taught me so much about cabinetry. I am having a problem correcting the crooking in my rough cut lumber. I happened to take a break and watch this. Your push stick is so much safer than the old cutting a v groove in a stick, that's for sure.
Such beautiful work. Only complaint I have and this apply's to all these type of videos is, Not all of us are fortunate enough to have all the fancy equiptment in our work shops. I have the very least essentials because my budget doesn't allow for all the goodies. But I manage to get my work done just the same. Thank you for such insperational videos.
Dear James, Well what can I say that I haven't already said???? Another yet original if not simple but useful bit of kit essential in any wood working shop. Well done especially the Master sprayer; so nice & rewarding to see one's offs[rings capable of achieving such high standards. Kind regards.
James, You have agreat6 gift of taking such a simple project, making it beautiful, a piece of functional art, that you can use in the shop for years to 9come. Thanks fo0r sharing;.
Nice work! I would replace your metal bolts with nylon bolts of the same size, so if the blade were ever to be too high, it won't do any harm to the blade.
Working on a new push stick right now, your design, my choice of offcut timber ( maple and cedar). Thank you for the time you took explaining your method of making this very handy jig. We are never to old to learn new idea's.
Seeing you use such beautiful wood on a push block was a little shocking at first, but after thinking about it: 1) it’s custom built for your needs and hands 2) there’s something to be said about having beautiful tools 3) it’s likely still cheaper than the gripper Nice work. Sorry your daughter was hogging the good tools and clamps. ;) James, just wanted you to know that I found you through a live stream you did with Nick Ferry several on the back. I’ve been enjoying your videos ever since. I love how involved your daughters are in this venture of yours. Family unity is a wonderful thing! It’s truly special that even your married girls still participate.
Just downloaded the plans. Thanks so much. Besides being beautiful, I especially liked the angle of the handle and the replaceable end piece. Best I've seen!
I'm starting to watch more and more of your older videos, and I must say that intro is very impressive! From the professional graphics, to the catchy tune, to the just-right brevity of it (some channels' intros go on and on, I clocked one at nearly 2 min!). Well done! Oh, and great push stick, I'm seriously going to make it, looks really comfortable and ergonomic.
Nice build. Not many of us would go to such lengths, favoring a more disposable approach and plywood. That said, perhaps it would make sense to modify/preserve your beautiful piece by adding a fairly thin replaceable bottom face, maybe 3/8" or so thick, attached via two-sided tape. Also, to maximize the control this type of design provides, I would refrain from applying a slick finish to the bottom, if anything favoring a treatment that increases friction between push stick and work piece. I sometimes glue a rubber face there, emulating the function provided by the proprietary bottom faces of Micro-jig, et. al. Like others, I have great admiration for your family approach. Regardless whether any of your children ultimately follow your footsteps to pursue woodworking as a career, the lessons learned from the craft and, more importantly, from following their father's example will be treasures for life.
Gotta admit at the beginning of the video Iwas thinking what a waste of good wood , but I stand corrected that push block looks killer n as u mentioned it will last as long as u replace the back block, my hats off to u
James I love when you make utility projects, functional and beautiful! I make them for function only, but you caused me to raise the bar. Thank a lot! Lol.
Nice work and nice ergonomic lines in your design. That said, I can’t believe you used such beautiful pieces of wood, and not from the scrap pile, to make a push stick! My push sticks are meant to be sacrificial so I usually make them out of scrap plywood as it seems to hang together better than solid wood as they get cut up. I do like the concept of the replaceable hook, particularly on a fine furniture grade stick. I also like the idea from another commenter to use nylon bolts since we all know, sometimes things happen. Some folks like to drill a hanging hole but I normally don’t as it kinda makes me keep the stick on top of the saw where I can quickly and easily grab it. Overall, I enjoyed the video and it inspires me to make a showpiece for the top of my table saw.
Thumbs up guy's like always I/we love y'all so much and the main reason for this is you are together everywhere as a family and y´all work together we love y´all so much never stop and I really want one of the push sticks and now I will make one I'm not fond of the plastic ones that you can buy
Simply beautiful workmanship!! And what a great design. Love the replaceable block at the end - Clever!!! My comment should be another reason why I subscribed some time ago!! Thank you!
Thanks you so much for sharing I am still learning woodworking I like to believe I hold my own but still got a lot to learn thank you so much again for sharing you have a good weekend
Fabulous push sticks and a fine instructive video. Great vid about "going ahead"-a good thing to do with one's followers. I'll have to put work into preventing the chewing up my push sticks experience. I wouldn't want all that pretty hardwood to get nicked.
What a fine video this is. Such great presenting skills. Never b4 have I been so highly appreciative of a 16 minute video (I am a votary of short videos). I was so enjoying every detail that the video didn't seem that long. And yes, I agree with the observation of @Alan S that the steel bolts should have been avoided, especially the lower one. I think that plug/lip could simply have been glued on directly, or with dowels, and when the time came to replace them, it could easily be sawn off and a new one glued on again in its place.
You have now given me a great idea on where to use a piece of Brazilian Rosewood I have laying around. It would make a great handle for a push block. Unfortunately, it's too small to make a complete center board per your design, but I'm sure I could figure it out. I found it it in an antique pattern maker's tool chest full of tools I bought at a yard sale several years ago. Actually bought two tool chests at the same yard sale sight unseen for $500 bucks. The lady selling them couldn't find the keys and the other guys interested, wanted to wait until they could see what was in the chests. I nearly broke my wrist getting my wallet out and handed the lady the money just as she said she found the keys for the chests. Boy were those guys upset they were slow on the draw. I kept some of the tools for myself and my wife made about two grand selling the rest on eBay.
A slight change I would make would be lacquer without the catch at the back fitted. If you change to another one you may not have a perfect match and, if undersized, see uncoated wood. The catch block can be lacquered separately. Easy to avoid though by using a slightly oversized on in future but something to be aware of.
Thanks! That's made of solid ash. I think I collected that piece at a Target or K-Mart about 15 years ago. It's so stunning that when I took it out to the trash a couple years ago, it ended up in my shop, and has been put to great use every since. :-) :-)
Awesome looking push block only thing I would change is how you attached the sacrificial plate .. I would have cut a slot in it so I could adjust it for different thickness of wood other than that great job
James - When you started by saying that Sai would be filming, I thought to myself, oh no will there be no photobomber? We can't have that!!! Maya was using the band saw, when you needed to use it. So did you tell her that you needed the bandsaw? No, you did what all dads do --- you used the small bandsaw and let your daughter continue working. Yes, I have a daughter also and she always gets first choice. BTW, all that work and effort for a "push stick?" Yes, it is beautiful and worth the time and effort."
One thought about safety: when I make push sticks and later decide when to replace them, I always consider the remote possibility that the work piece might suddenly not be there to maintain the distance between my push stick and hand above the revolving blade. With a 10" saw, the maximum depth of cut, though rarely used, is around 3". I think that most of us tend to use the same push stick for all cuts. Therefore, I always make sure that the closest the push stick design would allow my hand to be above the saw table is greater than the max. depth of cut. In a kick-back or inadvertent stumble, weird things can happen. (My respect/paranoia in this regard likely owes to the memorable experience of cleaning a few of my mentor's fingertips from a table saw 40 years ago...)
James, I questioned the curve of the handle as you were building it, thinking it needed to be turned around 180 degrees. Just curious as you see them both ways, I guess it might be up to preference?
Keying the sacrificial block in a slot at the back of the handle would eliminate the need for a second bolt. Also use a wing nut in lieu of the bolt assembly would be faster for stop block replacement. Nice looking push stick.
Thanks for the plan- template. I would make the two sides a little bit longer to create a guide for the walnut catch. Drill a slot to raise / lower the catch up or down depending on the height of the stock I want to push. I can also be 3D Printed from plastic!!
I agree with Orange, everything you make is classic. I do have a question for you though, I was once told by a cabinet-maker that the final sanding before applying a final coat should be done with "steel-wool". Would that be the equivalent to using 1500 grit sandpaper ? Thank you
Hi Michael, Sure you can use steel wool. To get the equivalent finish, you might use 0000 steel wool. I just don't like the little metal strings that are left by it. so I go with sandpaper.
That came out beautiful! I almost wanted to see you leave a channel on the underside, that way if you cut boards that are narrower than your push block, the blade would go into the channel and not cut into the block. Though there was a taper from front to back, so it would have cut in the front, so it would have taken a little redesign anyway. Regardless, very nice push block!
@@KingsFineWoodworking Thank you. Your design is the best out there. I like the pistol grip better than a hole or a slot because you can release it instantly in case there's any problem. The angle is just right. As the saw blade comes thru, my arm is well above it and at a steep angle. The width, length and mass inspire a lot of confidence. I added an extra 1/2" on the base just in case I need to renew the base a few times. I also made my pusher cleat offset and reversible for 1/8", 1/4" and removable. It was really easy to make.
If you connect the two bolt holes to make a slot you can adjust the height for different thicknesses of timber being cut. I’ve just made to your design
Just rad your links and when your wrote your last sentence I just about broke out into song when I noticed the end( we like to teach the world to sing).
I would worry about having a bolt so low and close to the blade. The top bolt will hold on the stop, so a dowel in the bottom hole to prevent twisting might be safer.
Using a metal bolt in the bottom hole might be of concern for those who raise the blade an inch or more higher that the thickness of the piece. I have a push stick similar to James (plywood though) and my rule of thumb is never raise the blade more than about a 1/4 higher than the piece I am cutting. Never had an issue in 17 years of wood working. :-)
I meant it literally. You may not ever have a problem, but it would make me uncomfortable, so I'd use wood rather than steel. But I thought it was closer than 1".
I love the design and functionality of this, I could use a longer push stick as well. I’m curious though, If the reason for the bolt is to easily change the stop if/when it becomes chewed up by the blade, aren’t you concerned about the blade hitting the bolt? There isn’t much wiggle room for the blade to go from safely cutting wood to hitting metal. You may say that you will always be careful of this but.....you know. LOL. Plus, there are a lot of younger folks working in that shop, that may not be as attentive. I love this stick, but it makes me nervous. Thanks again for sharing this. I really do like it overall.
Although I will only have the blade high enough to barely touch the wood, I think you are right. I should have put in a wooden or a plastic bolt, and I should have made it higher.
King's Fine Woodworking I was thinking a dowel for the bottom bolt, but I like your idea better, a plastic bolt would be the better choice. Thanks again.
Hi micdiva, my favorite is made by TimberWolf. I really like the 1/2” blade. amzn.to/2qptyKH And the 1/4” blade. amzn.to/2GQOxkv I’m not sure which one I use more.
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Any link for the "wood taps"? I couldn't understand what you were saying in the video. Thought you said wood whisperer
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That is without a doubt the most beautiful push stick I have ever seen. It belongs inside of a wooden and glass frame display case. I wouldn't even want to use it is so beautiful, and elegant looking! I love that your kids work with you in the shop. When I was a kid, I used to mix cement by hand for my Dad when he was building brick work projects. It used to really give me a sense of accomplishment knowing that my cement was responsible for the structural integrity of his projects. It is a great way to bond with your children, good for you sir. Love your channel!
I should say this stick looks good. BBBBUUUTTT I HAVE TO SAY ITS BEAUTIFUL . It truly is a work of art .
James;
As always I enjoy your videos, and as a 70yr old with 5 Grandkids I especially enjoy your "photo bombers" and family involvement. I began in my Fathers shop in the 1950's learning from him, built my own workshop in 1972 after my tour in the USAF , and have been at it ever since. Now self quarantined because of the virus, I am discovering how many more projects I can make . It is time for a fancy pushstick, and a new and up to date crosscut sled. I have built so many jigs and fixtures over the years, but none that are as universal, and fancy as yours. I, too, have lots and lots of exotic scraps laying around, it is time for me to go back to the shop and take my Grandkids on some exotic wood adventures. Thanks James and Family for your inspiration.
Dave "PopPop"
Hi Dave! Thank you!! And thanks for watching. Stay safe out there and have fun building!
~James
Thank you for the free plans sir! Ive watched almost ALL of your videos. You are very talented as well as a very bright man. Thank you for your knowledge sir.
I'm jealous of your machinery. I've got a shop from my father. They are smaller machines but work well enough. He was a wood shop teacher and had all the bigger machinery in his classroom like what you've got. I miss him. He taught me so much about cabinetry.
I am having a problem correcting the crooking in my rough cut lumber. I happened to take a break and watch this. Your push stick is so much safer than the old cutting a v groove in a stick, that's for sure.
Such beautiful work. Only complaint I have and this apply's to all these type of videos is, Not all of us are fortunate enough to have all the fancy equiptment in our work shops. I have the very least essentials because my budget doesn't allow for all the goodies. But I manage to get my work done just the same. Thank you for such insperational videos.
Your push stick looks like furniture quality, a work of art.
Dear James,
Well what can I say that I haven't already said???? Another yet original if not simple but useful bit of kit essential in any wood working shop. Well done especially the Master sprayer; so nice & rewarding to see one's offs[rings capable of achieving such high standards. Kind regards.
Thank you again! My daughters are becoming skilled woodworkers! It is very nice to see.
Dear James,
Thank you very much for your courteous reply. Indeed I concur dear Sir; I suspect it won't be long before you get outdone. Kind regards.
I know you’re proud of your daughter Mia; I look forward to my little ones kicking me off tools in the shop. What a wonderful feeling.
Both Sai, my youngest and Maya my middle daughter have become quite good woodworkers, and I couldn't be happier!
Another great tool that everyone should have Fantastic job James & Sai the Camera lady
Thanks Andrew!
James, You have agreat6 gift of taking such a simple project, making it beautiful, a piece of functional art, that you can use in the shop for years to 9come.
Thanks fo0r sharing;.
Thank you so much Felix!
Typically it's a King size pushblock! Simply wonderful.
Haha, thank you!
Every time I get a notification about your videos I watch them immediately. You're one of my biggest inspirations in woodworking. Keep it up man.
Thank you so much. That is very kind!
Sinner Master me too !!
Nice work! I would replace your metal bolts with nylon bolts of the same size, so if the blade were ever to be too high, it won't do any harm to the blade.
The executives at Titebond HQ throw a party every time James builds a project.
Nice project James.
Haha! Thank you!
Don't worry James. Your just using enough glue to keep all 55K subscribers sticking with you, Sai and the rest of the family..
Working on a new push stick right now, your design, my choice of offcut timber ( maple and cedar). Thank you for the time you took explaining your method of making this very handy jig. We are never to old to learn new idea's.
Thank you!
So, funny 😁
I love what you guys do quality wood working 💪
Glue:
You must have shares in wood glues companies
LOL 😆
That has to be the most beautiful push block ever invented!!! The Bolivian Rosewood is just stunning!!
Thank you, that is very kind!
Maya and Rupa, beautiful names. Thanks for the video!!!
You're easily in my top 3 channels. Thanks
The Mercedes-Benz of push sticks! Love these videos, hope you upload soon.
Love this project . sleek but yet functional
Thank You!
Seeing you use such beautiful wood on a push block was a little shocking at first, but after thinking about it:
1) it’s custom built for your needs and hands
2) there’s something to be said about having beautiful tools
3) it’s likely still cheaper than the gripper
Nice work. Sorry your daughter was hogging the good tools and clamps. ;)
James, just wanted you to know that I found you through a live stream you did with Nick Ferry several on the back. I’ve been enjoying your videos ever since. I love how involved your daughters are in this venture of yours. Family unity is a wonderful thing! It’s truly special that even your married girls still participate.
Hi Jason, thank you for taking the time to leave such nice comments!
Very beautiful I like combination of wood I will make one when I get to Colombia thanks
super nice love the wood u did it with.
Now that is by fare the most beautiful push stick I have ever seen. Outstanding as always James.
Thank you very much, Riaan!
Very cool ! beautiful tool that Looks nice while saving fingers.
Thank you!
Just downloaded the plans. Thanks so much. Besides being beautiful, I especially liked the angle of the handle and the replaceable end piece. Best I've seen!
Talk about a "Designer Push Stick", you nailed it.........Nicely done........... :)
Haha, thanks Steve!
I'm starting to watch more and more of your older videos, and I must say that intro is very impressive! From the professional graphics, to the catchy tune, to the just-right brevity of it (some channels' intros go on and on, I clocked one at nearly 2 min!). Well done!
Oh, and great push stick, I'm seriously going to make it, looks really comfortable and ergonomic.
Super boss . Great preparation & Presentation
Everything is contained in the loving creation of a push stick...
Thank you!
Nice build. Not many of us would go to such lengths, favoring a more disposable approach and plywood. That said, perhaps it would make sense to modify/preserve your beautiful piece by adding a fairly thin replaceable bottom face, maybe 3/8" or so thick, attached via two-sided tape. Also, to maximize the control this type of design provides, I would refrain from applying a slick finish to the bottom, if anything favoring a treatment that increases friction between push stick and work piece. I sometimes glue a rubber face there, emulating the function provided by the proprietary bottom faces of Micro-jig, et. al.
Like others, I have great admiration for your family approach. Regardless whether any of your children ultimately follow your footsteps to pursue woodworking as a career, the lessons learned from the craft and, more importantly, from following their father's example will be treasures for life.
I like that alot. Very pretty. Thinking maybe i could put a slot in the catch piece to adjust for thin stock
been looking for a good push block, now i can make one . thank you . keep up the great work
Hi Carl. Thank You!
I have been needing to replace my push stick and love the one you made. I downloaded your plans. Thank you
That's awesome. Thanks Paul.
Gotta admit at the beginning of the video Iwas thinking what a waste of good wood , but I stand corrected that push block looks killer n as u mentioned it will last as long as u replace the back block, my hats off to u
You are the best. Love your channel
Nice multi-purpose band saw stand you got there!
Nice guys,thanks for sharing
cool! thanks for sharing. the nicest push stick i have ever seen.
Haha, thanks!
James I love when you make utility projects, functional and beautiful! I make them for function only, but you caused me to raise the bar. Thank a lot! Lol.
Hi David. Thank you!
Nice work and nice ergonomic lines in your design. That said, I can’t believe you used such beautiful pieces of wood, and not from the scrap pile, to make a push stick! My push sticks are meant to be sacrificial so I usually make them out of scrap plywood as it seems to hang together better than solid wood as they get cut up. I do like the concept of the replaceable hook, particularly on a fine furniture grade stick. I also like the idea from another commenter to use nylon bolts since we all know, sometimes things happen. Some folks like to drill a hanging hole but I normally don’t as it kinda makes me keep the stick on top of the saw where I can quickly and easily grab it. Overall, I enjoyed the video and it inspires me to make a showpiece for the top of my table saw.
Another must have..!! Great video James and what a beautiful push stick.
Looks great, James. I like the longer push block, too.
Thank you Charlie!
Great Job, I love your new push stick!!
Thank You!
Awesome push stick! Thank you for the plans.
Thank you!
You make even the simple tools beautiful. Now I have push stick envy...
Haha, thanks Tyson!
@@KingsFineWoodworking I would be too afraid to use it.
Beautiful James, the finish made that push stick pop. I would not want to use it on a table saw, it looks too good.
Haha, Thank you Dale!
Thumbs up guy's like always I/we love y'all so much and the main reason for this is you are together everywhere as a family and y´all work together we love y´all so much never stop and I really want one of the push sticks and now I will make one I'm not fond of the plastic ones that you can buy
Simply beautiful workmanship!! And what a great design. Love the replaceable block at the end - Clever!!! My comment should be another reason why I subscribed some time ago!! Thank you!
Thanks you so much for sharing I am still learning woodworking I like to believe I hold my own but still got a lot to learn thank you so much again for sharing you have a good weekend
Thank You !!
Nice job there James! 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing!
Hi Bill, Thank you!!
Fabulous push sticks and a fine instructive video. Great vid about "going ahead"-a good thing to do with one's followers. I'll have to put work into preventing the chewing up my push sticks experience. I wouldn't want all that pretty hardwood to get nicked.
Great job, love the band saw stand, I don't feel as bad now, thanks!
Haha, Thank you!
What a fine video this is. Such great presenting skills. Never b4 have I been so highly appreciative of a 16 minute video (I am a votary of short videos). I was so enjoying every detail that the video didn't seem that long. And yes, I agree with the observation of @Alan S that the steel bolts should have been avoided, especially the lower one. I think that plug/lip could simply have been glued on directly, or with dowels, and when the time came to replace them, it could easily be sawn off and a new one glued on again in its place.
Love the stick I made one just like it love your channel and the fact that your family really helps you a lot thumbs up my friend
Got the plan. Thanks for sharing.
Thank You!
Good looking push stick! Thanks for sharing the video with us.😎👍JP
You have now given me a great idea on where to use a piece of Brazilian Rosewood I have laying around. It would make a great handle for a push block. Unfortunately, it's too small to make a complete center board per your design, but I'm sure I could figure it out. I found it it in an antique pattern maker's tool chest full of tools I bought at a yard sale several years ago. Actually bought two tool chests at the same yard sale sight unseen for $500 bucks. The lady selling them couldn't find the keys and the other guys interested, wanted to wait until they could see what was in the chests. I nearly broke my wrist getting my wallet out and handed the lady the money just as she said she found the keys for the chests. Boy were those guys upset they were slow on the draw.
I kept some of the tools for myself and my wife made about two grand selling the rest on eBay.
Very nice !
Beautiful work!
Thanks, awesome channel!!👍👍👍👍
Thanks for the plans. I will be making this soon.
Love the look. Came out real nice
Thank you!
Wow, very nice indeed.
A slight change I would make would be lacquer without the catch at the back fitted. If you change to another one you may not have a perfect match and, if undersized, see uncoated wood. The catch block can be lacquered separately. Easy to avoid though by using a slightly oversized on in future but something to be aware of.
Great tip! Thank you very much!
Nice job as always James .... pretty nice shop “furniture” 😎
Thank you very much!
Beautiful work. I'd be afraid to use it. Lol
Great project. I love the band saw stand!
Thanks! That's made of solid ash. I think I collected that piece at a Target or K-Mart about 15 years ago. It's so stunning that when I took it out to the trash a couple years ago, it ended up in my shop, and has been put to great use every since. :-) :-)
Very well made James thanks for sharing
Thanks Warren!
Thank you James!
Thank You!
thanks for sharing the video
Awesome looking push block only thing I would change is how you attached the sacrificial plate .. I would have cut a slot in it so I could adjust it for different thickness of wood other than that great job
Is there a reason you would have the blade guard on the big bandsaw up that far when cutting thin stock? Just curious!
Love it! Can't wait to try this
Awesome! Thanks Daniel!
James - When you started by saying that Sai would be filming, I thought to myself, oh no will there be no photobomber? We can't have that!!! Maya was using the band saw, when you needed to use it. So did you tell her that you needed the bandsaw? No, you did what all dads do --- you used the small bandsaw and let your daughter continue working. Yes, I have a daughter also and she always gets first choice. BTW, all that work and effort for a "push stick?" Yes, it is beautiful and worth the time and effort."
Haha, Thank you Donald!
One thought about safety: when I make push sticks and later decide when to replace them, I always consider the remote possibility that the work piece might suddenly not be there to maintain the distance between my push stick and hand above the revolving blade. With a 10" saw, the maximum depth of cut, though rarely used, is around 3". I think that most of us tend to use the same push stick for all cuts. Therefore, I always make sure that the closest the push stick design would allow my hand to be above the saw table is greater than the max. depth of cut. In a kick-back or inadvertent stumble, weird things can happen. (My respect/paranoia in this regard likely owes to the memorable experience of cleaning a few of my mentor's fingertips from a table saw 40 years ago...)
James, I questioned the curve of the handle as you were building it, thinking it needed to be turned around 180 degrees. Just curious as you see them both ways, I guess it might be up to preference?
Sure, whatever is comfortable for you.
Awesome video bud👍 thank you!!!
Thank you Shaun!
Keying the sacrificial block in a slot at the back of the handle would eliminate the need for a second bolt. Also use a wing nut in lieu of the bolt assembly would be faster for stop block replacement. Nice looking push stick.
Very nice
Thanks for the plan- template. I would make the two sides a little bit longer to create a guide for the walnut catch. Drill a slot to raise / lower the catch up or down depending on the height of the stock I want to push. I can also be 3D Printed from plastic!!
great ideas!
Pretty Gucci push stick my man!
Haha, thank you!
Good job well made
Hi Colin, Thank you!
I agree with Orange, everything you make is classic. I do have a question for you though, I was once told by a cabinet-maker that the final sanding before applying a final coat should be done with "steel-wool". Would that be the equivalent to using 1500 grit sandpaper ?
Thank you
Hi Michael, Sure you can use steel wool. To get the equivalent finish, you might use 0000 steel wool. I just don't like the little metal strings that are left by it. so I go with sandpaper.
The thumbnail for this makes it look like a swan
That came out beautiful! I almost wanted to see you leave a channel on the underside, that way if you cut boards that are narrower than your push block, the blade would go into the channel and not cut into the block. Though there was a taper from front to back, so it would have cut in the front, so it would have taken a little redesign anyway. Regardless, very nice push block!
Thank you! And a channel would have been a good idea!
Very beautifully made. What was the name of the sandpaper you used. Thanks Irv.
Looks great but how far down should the catch be below the base? Any reason 1/8" won't work?
@@cottydry 1/8” will work fine.
@@KingsFineWoodworking Thank you. Your design is the best out there. I like the pistol grip better than a hole or a slot because you can release it instantly in case there's any problem. The angle is just right. As the saw blade comes thru, my arm is well above it and at a steep angle. The width, length and mass inspire a lot of confidence. I added an extra 1/2" on the base just in case I need to renew the base a few times. I also made my pusher cleat offset and reversible for 1/8", 1/4" and removable. It was really easy to make.
If you connect the two bolt holes to make a slot you can adjust the height for different thicknesses of timber being cut.
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I would worry about having a bolt so low and close to the blade. The top bolt will hold on the stop, so a dowel in the bottom hole to prevent twisting might be safer.
Thanks for your input. I will be cautious not to cut an inch deep into my push stick.
Alan S, We must be on the same page as I was thinking the same thing !
Using a metal bolt in the bottom hole might be of concern for those who raise the blade an inch or more higher that the thickness of the piece. I have a push stick similar to James (plywood though) and my rule of thumb is never raise the blade more than about a 1/4 higher than the piece I am cutting. Never had an issue in 17 years of wood working. :-)
I meant it literally. You may not ever have a problem, but it would make me uncomfortable, so I'd use wood rather than steel. But I thought it was closer than 1".
Having a SawStop I was thinking the same thing. Little chance the bolt would get cut but I tend to play it safe.
Salut,il est magnifique ton poussoir,bravo.Bisous à toute la famille.
Thank you!
I love the design and functionality of this, I could use a longer push stick as well.
I’m curious though, If the reason for the bolt is to easily change the stop if/when it becomes chewed up by the blade, aren’t you concerned about the blade hitting the bolt? There isn’t much wiggle room for the blade to go from safely cutting wood to hitting metal. You may say that you will always be careful of this but.....you know. LOL. Plus, there are a lot of younger folks working in that shop, that may not be as attentive. I love this stick, but it makes me nervous.
Thanks again for sharing this. I really do like it overall.
Although I will only have the blade high enough to barely touch the wood, I think you are right. I should have put in a wooden or a plastic bolt, and I should have made it higher.
King's Fine Woodworking I was thinking a dowel for the bottom bolt, but I like your idea better, a plastic bolt would be the better choice.
Thanks again.
Seems a little wide for when doing narrow cuts. You have one similar but thinner for that?
How low does it let your fingers go vs how high does your blade go.
What size and brand of blades do you use on your band saw?
Hi micdiva, my favorite is made by TimberWolf. I really like the 1/2” blade. amzn.to/2qptyKH
And the 1/4” blade. amzn.to/2GQOxkv
I’m not sure which one I use more.
That woods could make a nice guitar top and fretboard! Duh.. choices.;)