On 12/9/2013 3:21 PM, Bill wrote:
Leon wrote:
On 12/9/2013 1:21 PM, Bill wrote:
Mike Marlow, I bought some Grade 5 (instead of Grade 8) bolts and nuts
today just so I wouldn't have to wait anymore for them.

This message isn't indexed in precisely the write location, but we're
not all writing for posterity.


Thinking more about push-sticks and table saws-- What are the chances
that an errant pushstick will yank one's hand towards the blade? Hmmm...

Maybe should build one of those that look like a plane?

I have been reading the older book, Cabinet Making and Millwork, by John
Feirer. It seemed to get more interesting when he got to the subject of
table saws. Coincidentally, I'm sure, I'm on page 285--"Pushsticks"
(only 600 pages to go...lol).

Cheers,
Bill


I strongly recommend, for a home made push device, one that hooks at
the back of the work and also has a long section that rests on top of
the work. You really want to also hold the work down in addition to
pushing. If you need a picture I can provide one.

The push sticks that simply push from the back scare the heck out of me.
I think the 4 or 5 in Feier's book fit that description, as well as the
sketch of one provided in the TS Owners Manual.

I am familar with the shape of the one you are proposing. Since the
Biesemeyer (78-961) splitter I'll be using will prevent me from using
the blade guard,
the push stick I use merits a little more consideration. I can surely
google a template. Thanks for setting me straight on that!

Bill

The beis splitter probably prevents you from using the gripper.
it sticks too high up to allow it to pass through.

That's why I like my splitter or a riving knife.

--
Jeff