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The problem isn't when the person has control of their stock, it's what
happens to their body if they lose control of their stock. Kickback
has happened to all of us at one time or another, and the girl trying
to control that short piece is asking for an accident.

A push block like ones used in a jointer would make that operation much
more safe, IMO.


That's where we disagree Larry. The push block or push stick put your hands
more in the clear is something does go wrong or they keep your hands more in
the clear in the case of tight cuts like up against the rip fence, but they
do not offer more stability to the work. They can remove control. They are
an extension to your hand and as such they are a somewhat flexible
extension. I do use them and I do not want to sound like I don't advocate
them, but every tool in its place. Likewise, do not critique a perfectly
safe procedure simply because you can. To use a push block on a piece the
size she is using is going to result in less control, and probably an
increase in likelihood of kickback. How is that possibly safer?
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-Mike-