DON'T CUT YOUR FINGERS OFF! Make The Optimum Push Block
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- Опубликовано: 12 дек 2020
- There are a lot of push block designs, but this one is mine. I think it works very well and I hope that you find it useful in your shop. Keep them digits, yo!
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I made a set of these push blocks 6 months ago and they are my go-to finger preservers. Thank you so much for your kindness in putting the plans on here for free. That was very kind of you
This looks like a really well thought out design, I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for making it available for free, you may save many injuries. You make a very good point, which I hope many viewers have taken on board: Safety devices have to be easily accessible. I really appreciate it when woodworkers share why they did something a certain way, rather than just showing how. As we say downunder "Good on ya"
1 year later - still love your push block. Im a big fan of gluing two of them together, whether that is 1.25" or 1.5" thick. A thicker push block feels a lot more stable.
As an American carpenter I have come to appreciate the metric system for its for simplicity ...makes adding or subtracting dimensions so much easier, dividing or multiplying for layout, finer adjustments, etc...it also leaves fewer un-caught mistakes to be made. I use it on layout when units aren't as important as accuracy.
Richard Florence here in Australia we were smart enough to change our currency on 14 feb 1966 and in 1970 we changed to the metric system I also was a carpenter at the time of the change and I can tell you it was the smartest thing your government ever did.
I'm gonna go ahead and say I love it. Haven't made one yet, but the design looks great and you did a great job of selling it!
I made this following the plans, and it was slightly small for my hand. I enlarged the template by about 20% and made a new one. AWESOME!!! I love this push stick better than my others and use it constantly now. What I really love is how it automatically pushes down on the front of the board. It’s truly a great design, and I thank you for it. I painted it yellow so it wouldn’t disappear on me and glued in a couple rare-earth magnets so I could store it on the saw. It’s a great tool. Thanks again!
Look forward to seeing how these push sticks “spice up my life”. Loved the music ref, dude
Dang dude! You really got your style locked down. Great job with the video and congrats on the meteoric rise to the top man!
Bah! You flatterer, you lol. Too many sleepless nights trying to figure it out and books read, but the style is getting there I think. You're soon to follow, the van build has been great to watch!
LOVE the presentation!! (and tool design) Watching someone do great work with inexpensive power tools is important for aspiring woodcrafters to see. Not everyone can afford Festool, etc., but can still get very satisfying results. Thank you for generously sharing. 👍👍
Well said and thank you Rankin
As an engineer I must work in both imperial and metric measurements, a 1 inch shaft doesn't fit a 25mm hole. The more you use both systems, the easier it gets, and, like speaking two languages, converting from one to the other is automatic and natural.
A point well made! The two systems each have their strengths and weaknesses so I just use the most suitable system for the job in hand. Most criticism of whichever system seems to come from people who don't understand it.
No, just use metric
Dang I think you nailed it. That bandsaw shot is what totally got me. Love that you're giving the plan away. Gonna make two of these for sure.
Love it. I usually skip push block videos but I just found your channel and thought I’d give it a go. The design is well thought out and very useful! Thanks for the plans!
Really like the thought you put into these, and how you addressed your idea of pushing vs "pulling". Very much like the concept of your hand still being behind the wood when the cut is all but finished.
This is hands down the best design i have come across. I too have been wanting those key features in a stick but have not been able to find the perfect one that suits my needs. Until i came across your video. Absolute genius idea to incorporate all the safety features with the double sided and easy to hang up and hold style. It looks incredible too, and i havent even seen the spaceship movie you mentioned it resembles.
Another thing i must mention, is i thank you for not claiming on yt that this is the “best stick ever” as so many people have done so. You designed your push stick to suit your needs, shared your design and thought process on yt and it just so happens to have all the features and unique styling i have been waiting for. So thank you again for this quality vid. After around 8x watching it I ought to start on mine tomorrow.
I am greatly appreciative of this. I've just now got my new-used table saw in a functional state, and the two other tools I've got ready to use are my router and scroll saw - just enough to handle this task.
Wonderful Mike! Really cool to hear you're getting your shop up and running and I'm glad I could help add a piece or two to it. Keep up the good work!
Great video with lots of useful tips and really appreciate the free plans. The fact that you took the time to also do them in metric, for those of us that only use metric and still made them available for free also earned you a subscribe. Thank you.
I love it. Clever use of the parallel planes and primary/secondary "hooks." I also lol'd several times ^_^ @Craftswright I used your design to make a 3D model, if you're interested in a printable version being made available to your viewers.. even though your design/template make it SUPER easy to make. Also you've been KILLING it with the sub count lately. Good work, my man.
Thanks man! Much appreciated :)
Great design! Love the idea that it can just "hang around" close by because of the hole. I've been a carpenter/woodworker for many years and know a good idea for the shop/jobsite when I see one. Well done and many thanks!
I haven't read all the comments so far (some yours). But I am very impressed by how many you have responded to. I know you may not always have the time to do this. Even so, thank you for being so genuine and caing about the rest of us (or at least making a good show of it :-) ).
Wow, thank you! I try, but it does become difficult at times. I assure you, it's genuine, I really do want to help grow a community here and I want my fellow Craftswrights to be safe, successful, and happy :)
Can’t get enough of your lessons, sweet! to see your sense of humour is still with you, it’s the woodworking teacher that we didn’t have that personality back in school days long ago lol.
Haha thanks DW DW!
FREE template is available here: bit.ly/2Txz3cr
Happy building, and keep up the good work!
01/09/21 Technical issue.
Click your your link, go your web page.
Click add to cart, follow pop up to cart.
Cart contains ONLY dowling jig.
Cannot delete jig, pop up says there is no cart.
Every other effort leads to landing page “do you want plans?” Repeat.
System is IPAD, browser Safari.
Standing by for template.
Thanks
@@delta100percent3 Same here on the desktop. Chrome/Brave/Opera
Weird I’ve tried it on 3 different devices and haven’t been able to replicate the issue. Perhaps try clearing cookies/history?
@@Craftswright Cleared history on IPAD/Safari. I got the plans in the cart, but checkout buttons sends me back to landing page. Also, tried it on another computer using Firefox with same negative results.
Any progress? Perhaps you could just e-mail me a copy?
First of all, thanks so much for the free template for this push stick. I watched the video and loved the design. I did, however, choose to make it using my scroll saw, which was very easy and quick. Great video. Thanks so much!
I LOVE the push block! I've been admiring it since I saw the /prototype/ in another video. Thank you!
Subscribed! Bought Merch, Bought plans (dowel jig).
Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the free plans!! Once the snow is gone this spring I will be make some of the The Optimum Push Block!! 👍🇨🇦
Your design does look well thought out. I'm going to give it a try. Thanks for the plans.
Pro tip on that blowout from the forsner bit: Instead of drilling till the spur shows through, drill a 1/8" pilot hole all the way through the piece first. Then drill 1/3 to 1/2 of the way through from the first side. When you flip the piece, there will still be enough meat there to keep allow the bit to start cleanly without the material collapsing.
AWESOME push block design, I'm definitely gonna try it!
You know, the stupid thing is I JUST used that technique on the dowel jig video and then completely forgot about it for this one 🤦♂️ 😂 that definitely would have been the right procedure
I paint all my push sticks and other safety things red. That way they are easy to locate among all the scraps that clutter my workshop.
Smart idea Heikki!
This is awesome, you put words to a lot of the awkward I've felt with my own store bought push sticks, as well as the wide variety I see on RUclips. Hopefully I'll remember to make some of these before my next wood based fabrication 👍
Sweet! I'm glad I could be helpful :)
Thank you for explaining the push/pull. I was just using a piece of 'tubafour' with a notch cut at the back. I am going to go with your design from now on, once I make them that is. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
My favorite push block design by far. Love how well thought out it is!
Wow, thanks!
At first glance I thought it was just another variation of an old solution but seeing it in action shows that this is the best DIY push block/stick out there right now! Well done and thank you! 😊🍻
Hello, I have made one pusher based on your design and it’s incredibly easy to use and I feel quite safe. Thank you for making it available for free. Very nice and much appreciated gesture of yours. Very generous contribution to woodworking. Stay safe!
Love designs that are simple and elegant. Can't wait to try this!
I’ve seen a number of push stick designs on RUclips and elsewhere. Some I liked a lot. Others not so much. This design is the only one I’ve taken the time to make...6 and counting. I haven’t actually used any yet, but I did give two to a neighbor for him to use in his shop..
Good design, good execution. All around well done!!
I like. Downloaded the template, drew it up in AutoCAD, imported it into V-Carve and now I can turn them out as needed. Thanks for the design.
Very well thought out design. Lots of lateral thinking outside the box. Impressed with your “Dyson” re-engineered push stick. Cheers Mick 👍👍👍👍
These looked gimmicky at first, but after hearing your description I think I’ll give them a try. Thanks!
Awesome Steve, I'm curious to know what you think after giving them a shot
My thoughts exactly! Super functionality!
it's good you are improving safety with your design of the push block. Having the guard over the blade would be another great safety feature. The makers supplied one with the saw when it was new after all. But there again I worked as a safety consultant and would always strongly recommend having the guards fitted. I live in the UK and if you had a saw in a commercial shop unguarded you would risk quite heavy fines.
Love this! Makes so much sense and I love your reasoning on why you designed it so. Will be making myself one asap. My first watching your content. I shall be back! Many thanks.
Darkwing was one of my favorite shows! Glad to have you on board and happy building 😁
Your design has some very good and thought out elements. Thanks for making this a free download. You’ve possibly saved someone a terrible accident. I will make some of these.
You're very welcome, Paul!
Well thought out and I love that you prototyped and tested it before releasing the plans.
Subbed. 👍
Awesome, thank you!
Nice surprise with the metric template as well, will make at least one or maybe a couple. I wasn't sold initially, the design looks weird but after explaining why, it seems like a good tool.
I really enjoy watching your videos. Your style is quite funny and it’s informative to watch your process. Thank you for creating these. 🙂
Love this design~!! These push sticks are about to take over my shop like Tribbles on the Enterprise in a Quadrotriticale bin~! ;-)
I had an unfortunate incident years ago (90's) where my push stick splintered when hitting the table saw blade. That was when Mr. Left Pointer-Finger met Mr. Spinning Steel Blade. Wasn't pretty.
I had no idea at that time that this event would later result in my wife's insisting on my purchase of a SawStop. I'd love to have the intact finger and have just bought the SawStop because I "wanted to", but it is what it is. Best machine I've ever used, even if it didn't have the flesh tech~!!
Thanks for the free design~!!
Hahaha I love the color you put in your story Andrew, but I am sorry to hear about the finger. I'm hoping to get the SawStop before I have the missing digit to help convince the misses 😬. Also love the Trek reference 🖖 Cheers and Prosper brother!
Lol when i first saw your design i immediately fell in love with it. Great job with your channel and this clever design, Im sure we will be seeing it on other channels as well. Take care
Thank you Nalu and you're very welcome!
Hi, I hadn't really given push sticks any thought until RUclips started showing different designs, I always used a piece of 1x1 off cut. I really like this design and will make a set of them. Thanks for sharing
You’re very welcome Jim, I hope you find them useful in your shop! 😁
I built your design and I really like it. I have an upgrade in the fabrication. For cutting out the interior, go ahead and drill out the center holes. Then go to the bandsaw, cut in from the rear and cut out the interior part. You now have a narrow slit in the rear. Add some glue and clamp the slit shut. The interior is now done, go on and finish the part.
I almost left a message when I saw it on a recent video, but I figured this video was forthcoming based on the prototype label. I love the design. Great job and explanation!
Thanks Brett, feel free in the future to request things, it helps me keep a thumb on the pulse of the audience and what they/you want to see. Cheers brother!
I wasn’t convinced until I saw your pull/push demonstration. Now I am. Great safety tool.👍👏
Right on!
Very well thought out design. I enjoyed listening to the justification of its shape.
"It would help if I turned the dust collection on." LOL, I have been there so many times that I feel it deep in my soul. 😂
Also, "that looks very Assasins Creed, doesn't it?" dude, you're my spirit animal. 💛
I've seen your protype and was wanting to make one so glad you have the plans for one. Best push stick I've seen. Thanks
I am new to using a table saw and find your videos informative. Thank you for your push stick pattern. I will enjoy making them.
Liked, Subbed and downloaded the template. Will make a couple in the shop tomorrow. Best design I've seen yet, Thanx man!
Like you, I've had a number of push sticks in my shop, some worked good, some were an abysmal failure, but most were just OK. I was really intrigued with your design, so I downloaded your plans and had a look. Since the design was simple, I decided to see if I could reproduce it on my CNC. I converted your pdf plan to jpeg and imported into my CAD software (Vectric VCarve) and removed everything except the outline. Worked like a charm. I can now batch these out for friends and family in an afternoon, plus I can easily change the size if necessary.
Thanks for a great design!
Paul
Awesome Paul! Little jealous about your shop setup, I'll be gunning for a CNC once I have the space (and funds 😬). Cheers!
Great video, good job on all fronts, you definitely persuaded me to make one, or two as you cleverly showed.
Just what I need for my saws! (although I think I'll CNC them out) Thank you!
Brilliant design as it relates to use on the bandsaw. I’ll be making some to try out. Thank you for sharing.
You're more than welcome Mike, let me know how they work for you!
I recently made one but remade it to make it longer which helps keep the board from rising while running it by the blade. Nice design.
Thanks for the plans; looks like a nifty design to try out. I do like Jodee's design as well and just omit the holes and use a 1/8" roundover and it's still plenty comfy to hold and not tippy. Both are great designs though.
Oh for sure, none of my comments about his design were intended as knocks. I think it's a great design and I could have done a better job making it, but I am thankful that I didn't since it encouraged me to develop mine lol
Excellent. my motto: simplicity + functionality = elegance. gonna whip out a few of these this week. thanks for the free template!
I dig the motto
Damn dude this is so simple it’s brilliant!! You are officially now the Stud Duck of woodworking videos! Thanx.
Haha YES! My RUclips career is officially complete 😁
I have a push block, and I've been planning to make a new one, but I'm lazy of making another one because it's just going to be the same. That's a pretty cool and good design, I think I might gonna do this one. Thanks for sharing my friend. New subscriber here.
Go for it! 😁
Subbed after the Drill Bit Quick Change pit stop 😂
Hahaha glad someone appreciated it! Thanks Woodfather :)
That is a very innovative push block. This is the first video of yours that I've watched and I'm impressed so new sub here. I downloaded the plans and will try it out. Thanks man.
Just tore up one of my lightweight push sticks of my own design. I'll try yours which look interesting. Thanks for sharing your well thought out design. Several comments seem to indicate that trying something different, especially Metric, isn't something which would interest them. Personally, I've been thinking about getting some Metric devices and making the switch myself - it's just so much easier to work in. And I'm saying this after having worked in a mixed Engineering department for nearly 30 years. BTW, you really caught my eye with the box of Forstner bits - just like mine. Your shop looks like a real hodge-podge, just like mine.
I'm right there with you Gary. I think the switch would be much easier for a lot of us if our tools weren't scaled/calibrated in Imperial. Once the manufacturers make the switch I think the rest of us will follow suit REAL fast haha. I'm also glad the hodge-podge came across in the video, we're all students of the craft and I'm definitely no pro, so working man tools it is for me! (for now lol)
I'm definitely going to be building a set. Very nice design - great explanation on the video .... and thanks for the free plans! Much appreciated!
Very welcome!
Very well thought out! Definitely going to make some.
Love this. Super function solution and looks badass.
Thanks brotha! I'm still awed by your T-Rex Jeep block print....THAT's so freaking badass haha
Dude, so cool! I mean the fact that it has super functional features is great and all but I was sold just on the fact that it is the Assassins Creed logo lol. You’ve got my sub! Now I’m going to go make a few of these.
Haha right on!
This looks great, will definitely be giving it a go for my new workshop build
New shop, that's exciting!
Excellent design. Can’t wait to make it and give it a try!
I like the design and really appreciate the free template! You've got a new subscriber!
Really fantastic design, dude! Nicely done! 😃
I still don't have a jigsaw or a bandsaw... Nor a router. But as soon as I get a few of those I'm going to make one or two of those as well! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
You too MC, and a Happy Holidays if I don't hear from you before then!
@@Craftswright Thanks! Happy holidays for you as well! 😃
These look great! I will definitely be making a pair soon.
Please do! I hope you like em Michael :)
Thank you for a great free design. I definitely will be making a couple.
That’s the best push stick I’ve seen. Smart!
Thanks Josh!
I made two of them right after watching this video. Easy enough. I had to change up a little since I don’t have such a large bit. Worked out well though. Work nice. I still will keep my push & hold 1/4 in ply stick for those times I need a narrow push stick. Thanks for the plans.
Fantastic! Did you like they way they function?
Thanks for a very useful design for a push block. I plan to make a couple, like you show, from the template.
That’s a very interesting design. I’ll give it a try. Thanks.
You're very welcome Don!
I just made some of these. Like you, I did two at once. I made mine out of scrap 3/4" pine which may be a mistake as I am not sure if the small notches will hold up to repeated use. Time will tell. Thanks for the design.
Awesome push block. I'll be making a couple of these. Thanks
You're very welcome Liam!
Looks more like an Imperial Cruiser to me. 😉
Touché, touché
* cue imperial march music with Darth Vader heavy breathing *
Yeah, no one is intimidated by a Metric Cruiser.
Nice functional design, nice use of Abranet, and nice Assassin's Creed reference. Subscribed lol
Thanks Ryan!
Bucking frilliant! Boy am I glad I had subscribed to your channel when I did!
I'd wondered about the bandana... I may have to try that along with the push sick. Solid design, looking forward to trying it!
I had the idea pre-COVID but thankfully since then (not thankful for COVID) there has been a ton of research showing 3-4 layers of cloth work really well at filtering fine particles, so I thought I'd try it out. Seems to work so far!
GREAT video. Always nice to see a new twist on an old "item".
Thanks 👍
Lovin it.
Don't want to sound like a wimp, but for me, the table saw is the scariest power tool in the shop here in the continuing care community where I live. I've seen one finger episode, and one of my coworkers got a nasty bruise over his sternum from a kick back. We have a "help, I'm bleeding" button in the shop, but sometimes I'm all alone and I really appreciate safety devices like this! I will be 84 in August, and I plan to keep all the appendages I still have fit the long haul.
Oh... I like this design! I've tried so many styles that I don't quite like yet... Thanks for the free plans!
Glad you like them!
Going to make a couple myself!!! Thanks for your smarts!!! I don't know if I care for the little catches on the front, but I'll make them and see if I ever need to use them...
This is a great design thanks for sharing and saving the digits
This is a great design! Thanks so much for making them free. I have a Gripper, but it also encourages that pulling action. I’m going to make a couple this week.
The Gripper is pretty sweet too, I hope you enjoy both! :)
@@Craftswright thanks!
goddamn it. have a subscribe. first channel that actually had me crackin up and smiling.
Thanks Chad, glad I could chuckle ya up a bit :)
Great design and explanation of the features! Really enjoy your stuff.
Much appreciated Derek!
I just wanted to say thanks for the free push stick plans. I will give it a try and get back to you. Also I will be buying some of your other items. Thanks again!
These look great! I am off to make a pair right now. Thanks for the free template, very nice of you.
You are so welcome!
Thanks Mate, great idea and cheap from off cuts. Will make a couple when l get back in the wksp 2morrow..
Love the design, the only thing I would change is to bring the front of it to a little more of a point so that you have a larger cleat on both sides when pushing through.
Thanks for sharing this.....excellent !
I like your design and your explanation why it's built that way I'm going to build one for myself.