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This is my push stick selection I have been working on for the last little while and I think I am getting close to something I like .
What I was looking for is a device that is steady and the the first one I came up with did not meet that requirement so I added an outrigger which worked better but when using it on thicker narrow material the outrigger will not push and support both pieces and also tilt exessevly .
The search continued and the one in the first pictures is a lot closer .
The list of requirements are as follows .
It must contain no metal parts in case there is a Saw Stop in my future, be able to clear the fully raised saw blade ,be steady in use and be able to attach to the fence if desired for narrow pieces but also support both pieces and also have good gripping options for my hand .
This version is made of Baltic birch plywood and is doweled and glued and the adjustment parts are made of plastic the centre shoe is easely moveble as well as the outside support The bottow of the tree shoes as well as the three heals are covered with a high friction material .
The guide that attaches to the fence is a simple horse shoe shaped piece that slides over the boss on the side of the jig and in this position I can cut strips down to 3/8" in width and for narrower strips I use a thin strip jig .

I will stop here with the explanation and let the pictures do the talking .
I will demo this on thursday at our local wood workers guild meeting and see what else can be done .










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Thanks for taking a look and good or bad comments and questions are always welcome .

Klaus

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Well thought out Klaus. Looks like you'll get a lot of use out of this nice tool.
 

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I must tell you Klaus when I saw the title in my email I wasn't expecting to see such a well thought out "Push Stick". My mind painted a stick with a notch on the end in my head. What a surprise to see this well designed gem! I should of known better! Nice project and nicely done!
 

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I certainly see a lot of good ideas put into this klaus. This is something I was just talking to my brother about. Safety with ripping on a table saw. The bottom pad is what I need to install on mine for better control.
The adjust-ability is great. Your little helper is giving you more inspiration although I don't see him. A must favorite for safety.
What is that on the side that looks like raspberries?
 

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Very interesting contraption. Should keep your fingers safe.
 

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That's a pretty fancy push stick there Kalus, You have included some well thought out features.
But for me, like the Grriper, it has to many adjustments to set before your ready to cut.
I think this is indeed a great tool if you are doing a lot of repetitive cuts, set it up and go.
I don't think there will ever be a push stick that suits every woodworker, but if there is, I think you are on the right track.
 

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Nice ideas and designs. I am sure "perfection" is just around the corner.
 

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Interesting concept and design. What are your plastic fixtures? Are they commercially available or something you've come up with since I confess I don't recognize them right off?
 

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That sure is a lot fancier and better designed than any push stick I ever made. Very nice…!
 

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John
Look in the plumbing department in a hardware store and you will find all kinds of fittings that can be adapted and seem to be good quailty .
 

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Wow, that one is VERY well thought out and has alot of features that will def help to have better controll over the work piece, while maintaining safty. Great job buddy
 

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Hey Klaus. I like that rasberry bling you have on the side of it. :)
 

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That is a pine cone LOL
 

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Great job on this jig, I can see it being very useful
 

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Nice, well thought out piece of gear. Klaus but I'll be honest, I just don't get complex pushers.
I use one that is very very much simpler and it does everything I ask.
However, when it comes to safety it is definitely an individual choice and if this works for you then it is the right choice.
Lots of good thinking here.
 

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Klaus, I really like the features you've incorporated into this. The multiple hand holds and the sideways adjustable middle foot are among my favorites. I am trying to envision a situation when you would use the push block with the saw blade fully elevated and still need all that clearance above the piece being cut (probably overlooking the obvious here). Any chance of video being shot at your demo on Thursday?
Thanks for sharing another of your wonderful jigs.
 

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Howdy Klause,

I have just about figured out what most of the features are and what they do. My little IPhone made the fourth picture look odd. I thought there was an egg shaped piece on the bottom side. Turns out it was the slide hole. I'm going to have to use my Pc to take a better look. ;)
 

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Congrats Klaus. It was worth it to spend some time on this design. You probably don't want them to kiss the saw blade, right ? Thanks for sharing.

Best,

Serge

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WOW! Great one and indispensable in the Shop. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Thanks for all the comments and thoughts on this .
My thoughts on this are that it is not a disposable device and to keep my hand as far away from the blade as possible but maintain good control of the workpiece by supporting both pieces at the end of the cut .
The high tunnel idea is to keep the blade from cutting in to the underside in case the blade is raised all the way cutting a thin piece .( those moments of brain laps ).
No metal is another point as is scares me to cut into it .

And the search continues .

Klaus
 

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Hello Kiefer

Congratulations

A new vision and a must in the push block

Thanks for sharing
 
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