First kickback incident. NO INJURIES, Big Lesson.

[Keith Christopher]

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1) Make sure your push stick looks like this rather than the notched ones I see on Norm's show occasionally:



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I can third this, I have the EXACT same one(well maybe not EXACT because that one belongs to bob) but the same model. . and it gives EXCELLENT control holding down and against the fence.

Keith

[Kent Cori]

Ned,

I'm glad you weren't hurt and want to thank you for reminding us all about this safety tip.

[Byron Trantham]

Bob and Mark: I respect your opinion but where is your source for pushsticks such as you've shown and reco'd in this thread? Sounds like a good safety move and I'd like to get one... Thanks

Jerry I got mine at Sears, yea Sears... The only problem I have is cutting material that is narrower than the "push stick." I use a Rockler aluminum push stick that is dicey but it's the only solution that I have been able to come up with.

[Kurt Aebi]

Jerry,

The Vermont American style is available at the BORG for about $10.00 - that is where I get mine. I use it for facing on the jointer as well.

[Maurice Ungaro]

One word:GRR-Ripper!
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...tegory=1,41080

Maurice