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CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK
When ripping work less than 4 inches wide, a push stick should be used to complete the feed and could easily be
made from scrap material by following the pattern shown in Fig.150.
Fig. 150
PUSH STICK
MAKE FROM 1/2″ OR 3/4″
WOOD OR THICKNESS
LESS THAN WIDTH OF
MAT’L. TO BE CUT
CUT OFF HERE TO
PUSH 1/4″ WOOD
CUT OFF HERE TO
PUSH 1/2″ WOOD
NOTCH TO HELP
PREVENT HAND
FROM SLIPPING
1/2″ SQUARES