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Model W1763W (For Machines Mfd. Since 09/16)
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Push.Sticks
90º
Cut here to
push 1 ⁄
4
" stock
Cut here to push
1 ⁄
2
" stock
Notch for placing on
corners of workpieces
15
3
/
4
" Minimum Length
MATERIAL: Only use hard-
wood, sturdy plywood, or
high-density plastic. Do not
use softwood that may break
under pressure or metal that
can break teeth from the
cutter!
SANDING: Sand
edges to remove
rough edges and
increase comfort.
SIZING: Push stick must
be at least 15
3
⁄
4
" long.
Use
1 ⁄
2
"–
3 ⁄
4
" thick
material.
Notch to help
prevent hand
from slipping
1 ⁄
2
" Grid
Figure.57
. Template for a basic shop-made push stick (not shown at actual size).
Making.a.Push.Stick
Use this template to make
your own push stick.
Figure.56. Side view of push stick in use.
When used correctly, push sticks reduce the risk of injury
by keeping hands away from the cutter. In the event
of an accident, a push stick can absorb damage that
would have otherwise happened to hands or fingers.
Use push sticks whenever your hands will get within 12"
of the cutter. To maintain control when shaping large
workpieces, start by feeding with your hands then use
push sticks to finish the operation, so your hands are not
on the end of the workpiece as it passes through the
cutter.
Feeding: Place the notched end of the push stick against
the end of the workpiece (see
Figure.56
), and move the
workpiece into the cutter with steady downward and
forward pressure.
Supporting:
A second push stick can be used to keep the
workpiece firmly against the fence while cutting. When
using this method, only apply pressure before the cutter;
otherwise, pushing the workpiece against or behind the
cutter will increase the risk of kickback.