Let's make an awesome and safe push stick that also works as a thin rip jig for table saw.

[@cottydry]

Great design! I made my pushing heal replaceable and reversable (1/8" and 1/4" protrusion by flipping it 180 degrees.) The heal is attached to the push stick with small nylon bolts. I also added 1/4" outriggers to each side so it has a 1-1/4" wide base for even more stability. I think it's also a good idea to make sure there's enough base thickness so you can run the push stick thru the joiner and renew the base if it ever accumulates too many slits in it. The bottom line is that your design offers lots of possibilities for customization and it's sure better and safer than those expensive plastic push sticks. There are other push stick designs with a holes/slits to put your hand/fingers thru but the pistol grips just look safer in case you need to quickly release them and they are more ergonomic.

[@dennisdownes9319]

You are so correct! I had one of the exploding plastic push sticks explode on me and almost cut my fingers off! Nice video! DD

[@federalist46]

Inexpensive, easy to make and safe for occasional blade contact. Works for me. Thanks Skyler.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are very welcome

[@johnnydeville1551]

I'm gonna make one. Thank you for sharing your ideas and knowledge. Keep up the great work

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DerekSmileyWoodworks]

That’s a nice pattern Skyler! I just downloaded it. What a beneficial, simple tool and your video was concise and informative. I was using my Dewalt hard plastic push stick during the Christmas rush and touched the blade with it. The stick blew back and became a projectile. That created a heck of bruise on my chest…and I was wearing a jacket! I’m thankful I didn’t take that blow to the head!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Oh, wow! I haven’t exploded one yet but was really close a few times and was very scary. Glad you didn’t get hurt worse

[@DerekSmileyWoodworks]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler it happened so fast, I still don’t know quite what happened. I do know I was working crazy hours from the day after Thanksgiving to the second week of December. I had to create and ship 164 cutting boards. I’m sure I created my own disaster by pushing a little too hard.

[@KennyRamsayMedic48]

Purchased your push stick plan. Can’t wait to try it out. 😊

[@NorbertBrun-le8er]

Thank you for sharing the video on safe push stick Have a nice day😊😊😊

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks, you too!

[@jvmiller1995]

Those are a lot like what I use. I paint mine Bright orange so they stand out and are easy to find. I also make my own zero inserts and paint them red. I find using tools I make myself very pleasing. I even built my own 2x 72 grinder and My word I use it daily for something. I built it to make knives but every wood and metal shop needs a 2x72. I built it for almost nothing from a old treadmill. I also made my own scroll saw. Those two builds are the only videos I have posted. My belt grinder has evolved a bit. But I promise it is that tool you never new you needed and cant live without. So is a 12 in disk sander. I am very excited to watch your channel grow. You give great advice.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you.

[@jimharrison8176]

I never liked the plastic ones, I thought it was just me and I never complained about them. You are the first person I have seen speak up about them. Beautiful and charming, I will watch your videos. I actually got in trouble for cutting into a plastic push stick at work.

[@coreysimmons4043]

That's crazy,its a safety device for a reason

[@jameswalsh4056]

Nice design. Especially like the spline/strips slot. Thanks for sharing.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are very welcome. Just make sure you write on it w a marker in my case 1/8 in so I know to always use that one for my splines. Makes it easy to set up the fence too for thin rip. Just set my push stick on the blade so the blade is in the slot, bring dance in contact with push stick, lock in place.

[@jameswalsh4056]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler Yeah another great idea. -Might make one with thin kerf blade also to keep things snug on setup in that case..

[@scottweaver6594]

I use several like that. I buy cheap thin rubber sheets or even sand paper to line the flat part to give better grip to prevent sliding .

[@groverearp2600]

Hi Skyler, it's Grover. I ordered the butterfly pattern from you a while ago and everyone loves them . I'll be ordering this as well.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks Grover

[@groverearp2600]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler I'm #00111 Next I need to find that roll of sandpaper, is it an Amazon product ?

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Yes, just added the link to it in the description

[@dian3145]

Excellent design! I like having one for cutting splines 👍

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

It’s really great for splines

[@fdort3971]

​@woodworkingwithSkyler very good! I'm glad you take safety seriously. Love your catch phrase on the side!

[@budm9982]

I've always made my own push sticks that are very similar to yours. They work great.

[@Bampy8162]

Love your videos… especially your work… always look forward to your next video and whatever content you may share…👌👌👌

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

So nice of you ! Thank you

[@waynelambert4108]

Great Design Skyler ordered 👍

[@jimr9921]

Nice work. I use similar push sticks, but I use the rubber non-skid stuff you use on RV shelves. I'm not sure how much sandpaper you should run your blade through. Great design, and much safer than plastic. I often use cheap 1 x 4 spruce, after all they are sacrificial. Nice build, thumbs up!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Great tip! Rubber bottom is a great idea

[@rickhand8228]

Very nice design! I need to make one. Thank you.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Please do!

[@John-eb1dk]

5.00 for a simple pattern. It should be free?

[@garychaiken808]

Great job. Thank you 😊

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks for watching!

[@freddymccall2660]

I'm new and making layered crosses. I cut a lot of strips. Wouldn't the block made from a 2x6 be better?

[@andrewavellino6427]

If you Cut a V notch in the front of your push stick like the thin flimsy ones that come with your table saw, it gives you another option for pushing small pieces through.

[@andrewavellino6427]

I forgot the name of the feature when I commented, it's called a birds mouth, the V notch that comes with the cheap flimsy plastic push stick that come with the table saws. If you cut one in the front of your homemade push stick it allows flexibly and another options for cutting. I will be using the sandpaper on the bottom tip from you from now on, thanks! Don't know how I didn't catch it earlier

[@bobketteringham4779]

Thank you

[@edtucker7313]

What do you do if you want longer thin strips??

[@sk13ppy]

Nice push sticks! You should never push the timber away from the blade, just keep pushing the timber straight ahead past the blade. Pushing timber away from the blade can make the front pivot into the back of the blade and cause a kickback which could kill you.

[@flashwashington2735]

It's twue. It's tWue! Thank you.

[@PaddyDoc]

The best woodworking Magyar on KZbin 🇭🇺✊

Very nice 😅

[@BunkieMcBride]

So, if you have 7 different sizes of thin-strip material you use, you have to make 7 separate push sticks? Not my idea of an efficient system, considering re-use later requires you align blade perfectly with the kerf slot. The sandpaper is a GREAT idea that I will try.

[@charlesyork4461]

you should also make the heal replaceable because it will be cut away very quickly. this is how i build mine. hope it helps you..

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Will do. Thank you

[@williambuckley1185]

Great video skyler, doing great. I spend about 2 hours a day in my work shop. plenty of rest is the key I think, but you make nice projects

[@jamesmained7943]

Wear your safety goggles or glasses !!!!

[@robbiterry38]

you know it is not a good idea to cut sand paper with your saw blade.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Yes, it will dull it but if only done once in a while I think is worth it considering the benefits