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ust-have Table Saw Accessories These simple shop-made jigs and accessories make work at the table saw safer and easier. Like most woodworkers, I use power tools every day while working on projects. But the power tool tliat gets the most use in my shop is definitely the table saw. Whether ifs breaking down stock or making an accurate cut for joinery, the table saw is my tool of choice. One of the things that make* - table saw so useful is the handy jigs and accessaries I ve built over the years. These accessories allow me to dorr \ work at the table saw faster, with greater accurately and less effort. But more importantly, they make -he work a lot safer. finger- well above and away from the spinning saw blade. Best of all. you don't sacrifice any controL The forward sweep of tlie handle iet- you place constant downward pressure on the work-piece for a steady, controlled feed into the saw blade. As you might expect, the body and cleat are going to get chewed up after you pass them over the blade a number of times. So this push block is designed with replaceable parts All you need to do is flip the body or cleat over when you need a new-edge or simply replace them with new ones. Then you can quickly attach the handle with a screw and get back to work again. ShopNotes No. 1)2 1 Push Block 4f> NOTE: HANDLE CUT 41 FROM 2x4 BLANK. EASE EDGES OF HANDLE At first glance, the push block in the photo above appears to be rather simple. But don't let its appearance fool you. The right push block not only makes the work safer, it also improves the quality of your work. One thing I like about the push block shown in the photo above is the "high-mounted" comfortable position of the handle. It keeps your ANGLED x 214" Fh WOODSCREW PULLS HANDLE TIGHT TO BODY AND CLEAT 42_ NOTE: HANDLE SCREWED TO CLEAT AND BODY CLEAT (1% x - % Haw.) SIDE I VIEW |
