Woodworking

Finger-Saving Push Sticks

Construct a pair of these push sticks for guiding lumber when using table saws, band saws and jointers.

A person is guiding a piece of wood through a table saw using a safety push stick, with measurements of the push stick shown beside it.

Construct a pair of these push sticks for guiding lumber when using table saws, band saws and jointers. The front notch firmly holds the wood so your fingers don’t get too close to the blade. The back notch holds the wood flat so it doesn’t flip up.

Fence-Straddling Push Stick

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