Nice job working on some ideas for new ones for my shop I like your design.Keep up the great video's

Team agree :)

I use a homemade push stick similar to yours only with 3/4” plywood and a little different grip and of course I have one in 1/2” plywood. And hey you can always make another when they wear out. Awesome video

GREAT push stick Ryan. Wasn't expecting to see the Typhoon @ 1:54. Seriously, your design puts much more pressure on the material and keeps it flat on the cutting surface. Good job! !! !!!

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

thanks:)

Great push-stick Great camera angles . Thanks Ryan.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+mrfast eddie thanks:)

Shop built projects are always awesome great push stick which I will build as my first ever push stick since my beginners shop is up and coming You always have some type of trendy feature in your projects and here we have the fish mouth or the push notch combined with the conventional design

I always used the basic stick with a notch in the front. It's always worked and this is what dad would use. He was an industrial arts teacher who specialized in wood working. I was visiting the Technology Education department (the name has changed) and one of the younger teachers showed me the push stick that you like. He showed me a scar on his hand from the older notch style blowing apart from hitting the blade. He explained to me that the piece made out of the plywood was safer because the plywood won't blow apart like that. He also likes the design of the newer style because he feels as though there is more control. So dad, I moved to the newer style stick.

I use John Heisz style, definitely already the "best". To me yours looks like a souped up version of his lol, so yours is the bestester one!

Your really stepping up the production quality on your videos.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+James Richman thanks, tryin;)

Awesome design!

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Sonny Pittman thanks man!

I use ones like yours most of the time. I also have a rounded stick shaped one with a nail point to grip the material.

Depends on what the piece I'm cutting is like. I have both types of push sticks and use the one or two that is best for the application.

I think that sticker you applied makes it the greatest Ryan!

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Mike Kapotsy stickers make everything better;)

I use the Matthias approach of 2 push sticks. It is like a pair of wooden hands that can get clipped my a saw blade and be swapped out! Better control with 2... but 1 is better than none!!

liking the new over head set up bud

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Trevor Vera thanks, me too;)

A year or two ago I printed out both John Heisz's and Mathias Wandel's patterns for push sticks. Previous to that I had been using a dual stick of my own design. I used both of them for a week or so until I finally adopted John's design full time. So, yep, I agree.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+William nice!!

I use the style that you just made. It's not quite as fancy....but I think it's a lot better than the other kind. I did use that other shape for a long time.....with few problems.

I use a similar 2-in-1. Trianglular with overlapped forstner through-holes for the grip. Rear tab plus front fishmouth.

Are you kidding me. That’s the best push stick and the easiest one to make. Good Job sir

I like the kind you made better then the other one. But I have a slightly shorter version that works best for me. Nice video brother. Thanks Eric

Good video! suggestion for a new one could be the stool seen around 1:40, looks like something I would build to use in my shop.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

i thought about filming that when i built it, but then i got lazy....

I came here expecting an epic video that would change my life when it comes to push sticks, and absolute pure excellence... I was not disappointing.

Came for the click bait stayed for the music. All jokes aside I need to make a push stick like that thanks for the motivation!

I like your push stick, it's stylish and one of the best push stick at all time. I don't know if you are kind enough to provide a template so that I can make one myself

I use a combination of a microjig and John heisz' push stick. I tend to reach for his more often but sometimes I think it is worth taking the time to take out the microjig.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+MerwinMusic yeah, I use the grrriper for certain tasks as well

You have all the macheneries to be happy !

Perfect, congratulations from Brazil

I'm making one. I've been known to use both kinds but prefer the kind that's not like the one that came with the saw.

I tend to like the style that you just made, although the one I use is not just like that one.

I use one like this but it's cut from a 2x8 rather than plywood. Feels super stable and the thicker handle is more comfortable. Kind of sucks that these get eaten up when you cut thin strips though.

I have one that I made that surrounds the fingers but I don't love it because I have a tendency to want to stick a finger out for support. I took your push stick plan with a grain of salt after you crosscut that piece using the fence. I've seen that end badly and it still terrifies me, especially because it seems so innocuous.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Jeremy Specce yes, that can be risky but it was wide enough I personally felt safe with it.

I agree... This design will keep hand far above the peak height of the blade in all sawing configurations.

I use both, depending on the situation. You should publish a template so others can re-create it for themselves. I like the ability to use the tip to push as well as the "shoe" on yours. Good idea.

@jbrkmm8376

6 жыл бұрын

I think as a woodworker you wouldn't need a template to recreate it 😉

@Bikeeast

6 жыл бұрын

Need? no. I guess you must be better at measuring dimensions and angles on the screen than I am.

@ugoleftillgorite

6 жыл бұрын

I've taken the liberty of drawing it in CAD, hopefully my scaling was close (based off of the couple of dimensions he showed). Overall dimensions are 8" tall and 13-3/8" long. The heel is 3/8" x 1-1/2", the nose is 1-1/4" tall. The handle radius is approximately 8-1/2" and where it meets the angled part of the body (before drawing in the small radius to connect them) is 3-7/8" from the bottom and 1 3/16" from the back edge. The through hole is 5/8".

Dang.. Board with some dovetail/t slot grooves and a pair of Matchfit clamps is a really really good idea.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Kirby Weldon yeah, pretty handy little setup:)

I prefer this style.

Good video

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+TheTroutDoc Thank you!

How is your Ridgid saw behaving? Have you had any issues with the blade/trunnion alignment?

More science in this video than the Apollo missions.

I use Jay Bates designed push stick/blocks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 good video

@PHIL_S

6 жыл бұрын

I use a variation of Jay's (handsaw handle) and the microjig

I use the Gripper(s). Won them in a contest, otherwise I would be using one like you made. That design makes the most sense to me.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+MRrwmac yes, I like the grippers for certain tasks.

And here I thought I needed a CNC to make The Greater Push Stick of All Time! Thank goodness for you and this video! I've been struggling along using scraps and whatever was laying on the off side of my table saw, but now I have hope. I truly can have The Greater Push Stick of All Time. Bless your soul man. All kidding aside, nice job an fun video to watch. Your editing is getting pretty sic. And BTW, how do you like that Rigid combination sander? I was looking at the Wen version of it. Is the belt portion worth the extra $$? Anyone else have a thought on that unit? Cheers!

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! i personally use the oscillating sander on almost all my projects but I remember Jay bates saying he never uses his so i guess it really depends on what your doing....

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Maybe Jay can give me his! haha

2x6” triangle makes a nice pusher too.

You Canadians and your best push sticks ever... John Heisz says his is the best now there can’t be two best lol

@JohnHeisz

6 жыл бұрын

Basically the same.

@soosaisteven3984

6 жыл бұрын

No..!! Nigerians have far greater push sticks, but it pushes into wet cavities.

I use both kind of push stick, it depends on what I’m cutting

Actually, mine is. It's very similar to yours, but has a partial finger ring. It's won't trap a finger, and allows me to pick up the next piece of stock while letting the stick dangle from my 3rd or 4th finger. It also has a magnet to keep it handy on thesaw cabinet.

I prefer to use two push sticks. I use the kind you made between the blade and fence and the straight push stick to the left of the blade. I make the first from plywood and the second from solid wood.

Agree but I do use both when the cut requires extra control

where do you get your stickers made?

Great push stick. Suggestion is to add a rare earth magnet to the side and stick it to the side of your saw. Out of the way yet always within arms reach.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Ron king good call, definitely going to do that:)

@MrTarfu

6 жыл бұрын

Shop built just be sure it's not strong enough to pull the push stick into the blade with every pass ;)

I often use scrap plywood to make push sticks, but never take the time to cut handles onto them. They either large rectangles or long sticks similar to the plastic manufactured versions. I like what you've done her.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

thanks:)

Please offer Plans

What iPhone holder was that?

I use the plastic pushsticks often supplied with the machines. I like the design, but would prefer it to be made from timber or plywood so that it doesn't send plastic chips everywhere when I clip the blade with it. One day I'll run a batch of them.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Kuffys Woodwork yeah, I find them to be thick as well.

I never used the second stick you showed, I don't like the possibility of the piece riding up on the blade. I prefer the style where you keep pressure on the piece against the surface all the way though the cut, like your design.

Similar to 'The Pusher' from John Heisz. But longer. Looks good.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

yeah, John's is great too:)

I use the other kind. I have one that I bought for my old saw and one that came with my new saw. I use them both as extensions of my hands to push the wood through with one and to either help hold down or hold the wood secure to the fence as I'm cutting. I really don't like the one you made because it gives you less reach, which encourages you to put more pressure on the wood as you are leaning further over the table saw, which would be really bad if you slip. I'll admit that the changes are small that anything bad would happen, but they are there and I don't take any chances with safety that I don't have to.

Good one & "Best" is relative. As long as it keeps your fingers/hand away from that spinning blade, it's the best to use............. :)

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Sapele Steve yeah, that's more just for clickbate;)

It is it is

Agreed.

Are use the same style push Stick as the one you made. I make them six at a time, when you wear it out, you throw it away.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+DIY Home & Garden Projects nice, I probably should have done that;)

I use the one that is in reach when I get to the end of the cut and realize, I did not plan so well.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Waylon Walker lol

I have a 1x4, with a birds mouth cut in the end. I don't want to have a second thought about pushing the stick into the blade if I need to.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Jeff Eberl yeah, now that I have a template, this would only take 3 minutes to cut out on the bansaw.

Agree

That's one way to hide an unsightly knot. :) Myself, I use whatever scrap of wood is handy as long as it is of reasonable length and kindof skinny.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Seth Galitzer yeah, me to to, till now!

I use my fingers, well, if your still call nubs fingers.

I use a computer controlled push stick as I stand back and watch while eating chips.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Saw Dust Maker I need that.

👍

I use a carbon fiber one dipped in 24K gold

@robthewaywardwoodworker9956

6 жыл бұрын

Is this a Jimmy Diresta clone account?

I use dust collection.

You know what's better than the greatest pushstick of all time? Two regular pushsticks being used responsibly as a pair.

That fact that this second rate push stick is not made with walnut puts it at like 4th or 5th for me

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+T Tufts lol

😆

What is the notch at the toe end for? You demonstrated using the 'sole' and 'heel', but not that toe notch. Might it be so you can have the option of using 2 of these in the manner of the 2-stick Matthias Wandel type, for situations where you might prefer that configuration? Just curious.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+JusBidniss exactly

Hello :) Do you have a template/plan please ?

I have two. They are callt my hands an they got al these fingers on it works great

The push stick looks fine, but your table saw technique needs an upgrade IMO. I would never use the rip fence to cut anything that’s wider than it is long. Or make a through cut without a guard or Irving knife in place.

Hey Ryan, how can i get me one of them sweet ass stickers?

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+mike mcclure I just ordered all whole bunch so hopefully have some mid december

Then the 3rd type that doesn't use one at all. hahaha.

Would be abit greater if you routered it. Btw I prefer the other style.

Nice push stick. It would be the "Greatest Ever" if you gave it to me... lol (just kidding)

@jbb5470

6 жыл бұрын

Man, I am laughing out loud with this comment! Thanks for the humor, great

@Kass3980

6 жыл бұрын

A PDF to cut our own wound be nice ;-)

John Heisz

I use a piece of wood that's handy and safe.

My push stick is an 18" purple dildo. Don't knock it until you've tried it - it has everything, vibration dampening, suction cup base for easy storage onto the side of my tool box, bright purple is easy to find so it never gets lost on a workbench covered in tools, etc.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+HardwayRanch just ordered one on Amazon, Thanks;)

@HardwayRanch

6 жыл бұрын

That was the black one. I let him keep it and replaced it with the purple - nobody asks for the purple one!

@bkbroiler6609

5 жыл бұрын

So glad I scrolled down to read the comments! 😂

I like your push stick what i don't like is the term "ALL TIME", or "ULTIMATE" like that design is perfect for everyone, in every situation, for all time, your push stick is well designed and should work in the most part. Again it's these Ultimate end all be terms that do not fit

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+jacquin melrae sorry that was just for clickbate;) thought I made it obvious with the (not really) part.

@jacquinmelrae1469

6 жыл бұрын

no worries i truly enjoy your channel i still gave you a thumbs up have been following you for a couple of years missed seeing some vids with your move hope all is going well with that and await new vids

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+jacquin melrae thanks man!

i cut mlne out of old aluminum road signs then put walnut handles on them and mine is about the same as your deslgn and some of them i put saw handles on them it a great push stick design you make videos

I tossed that plastic piece of crap. Oh yeah I have the same table saw. I built the style we used in wood shop but I like the open handle design and being higher on the stick as well as the pusher notch on the front.

Builds push stick (a safety device) on a table saw with the riving knife removed ……..

i use my hands and just get the job done

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Toby Beswick yeah.. sometimes it's just to close for comfort;)

No varnish?!

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+LowAss720 I like to think of push sticks as a throw away item, not much need for a varnish.

@LowAss720

6 жыл бұрын

Ya, mine dont last long either. I was just ribbing ya. Love your vids. Keep it up!

should of made it out of solid piece!

Neither But I Understand What You're Saying.

I believe people gravely underestimate the speed at which the saw will pull your hand toward the blade in the event of an accident. The common answer is to lengthen the distance between blade and hand, but that just increases instability. Another answer is to use beefier products like the micro-jig. I have no experience with that one but I'd say if the saw grabbed it, it would quickly pull it from your hand and you'd be left in no better situation. To all this, my actual answer. Push sticks built into a system that rides over the fence. This ensures the center point of downward force isn't over the blade and no matter the handle length you're always stable because you're locked in on the fence on two sides.

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+mike8213 I would agree, but I personally feel over the fence pushers are cumbersome to use, when thinking about the design I tried to reduce the risk of instability buy keeping the handle only as high as it needs to be and making it on a 45 so your not only pushing down, but across.

@timothymbess

6 жыл бұрын

Shop built It's a question of safety vs practicality/time/expense. Yes, you can make some ultra safe push stick that rides the fence, but ultimately it might be totally impractical for a quick 90° rip on a sheet of ply. We could all be safer if we wore helmets and body armor while riding in cars, too. Just a question of where that break even point is. Different for every Woodworker and every project.

@slug182

6 жыл бұрын

Timothy Bess I totally agree. You should always be extremely careful and you'll be ok. Using hands or push sticks, doesnt matter, as long as youre cautious and aware.

Nope sorry it's not. The greatest push stick is the one you USE.

@Yonatan24

6 жыл бұрын

Ashland Gun club _THIS Might Be The GREATEST Push Stick of ALL TIME!_

Ever just wish you could use the CNC but you know how boring the video would be? ;)

@Shopbuilt

6 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Brinkhaus exactly it be a boring night in the shop to;)

A lot of video drama and really bad porn music for just a push stick.