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I have a few push blocks I use for my jointer and table saw, and I want to replace the rubber on them as it's in pretty rough shape and not really "grippy" enough. I also want to make some custom push blocks. Where can I find a suitable "grippy" material that will hold up to woodshop use and abuse? I can stick it on with spray adhesive.
Jon Endres
Killing Trees Since 1983
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When we took a stroll through the new 5-Below in town yesterday, I noticed they had a bunch of inexpensive yoga mats and similar that "might" provide suitable material for this kind of application.
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The old computer mouse mats make excellent grippy bases for push blocks.
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I bought inexpensive adhesive-backed gripper pads from Amazon. You can get gripping tape too. I think GRR-Ripper sells replacement pads but not sure. If not torn up you can restore the grip on some pads by cleaning with denatured alcohol.
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Shelf liner.
Sharp solves all manner of problems.
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Check out Izzy Swan's video on "cork rubber."
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Marshalltown makes good pads. The handles might be interchangeable. $10.
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Rubber Floats
The MARSHALLTOWN Rubber Floats are used for rough and/or textured finishes. They come with a ⅝" thick red rubber pad specially bonded to the aluminum backing plate for long wear. You have your choice of size and coarseness. The contractor-grade QLT Rubber Floats are ideal for bringing sand to the surface. They feature a lightweight and durable red rubber pad, wood handle, and stiff aluminum backing plate. You can choose between size and coarseness. The MARSHALLTOWN and QLT Rubber Floats are Made in the USA with Global Materials.
- MARSHALLTOWN Floats are used for rough and/or textured finishes
- QLT Floats bring sand to the surface
- PF104 poly-foam float is similar to fine-cell rubber floats and long lasting
- Choose between size and coarseness
- MARSHALLTOWN and QLT Rubber Floats are Made in the USA with Global Materials.
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Item ID: 10754
Part #: RRF94C
$9.70
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Item ID 10754
Shipping Weight
0.40 lbs
Shipping Length
9.00 in.
Shipping Width
4.20 in.
Shipping Height
2.90 in.
Inner Pack Quantity
6 pieces
Outer Pack Quantity
6 pieces
Can Ship Small Package
YES
UPC
035965007542
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I use sticky back 80 grit sandpaper.
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Neoprene of some sort would be my choice. Just apply it with some industrial adhesive. I had a push block with a neoprene backing pad once. It was just the right amount of grip without being too compliant.
Erik
Ex-SCM and Felder rep
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I avoid using any pushing devices that have metal that might accidentally or otherwise get close to my blades or cutters. Though masonry floats do make good pushing devices, keep their metal parts far away from your cutting edges. I might give a helper one when ripping long boards, I won't use one to feed the work past the cutting blade or bit.
When I have replaced the rubber surface of pushing devices, old computer mouse pads have been my source of the rubber. Automotive trim and door gasket adhesive holds very well and comes in a toothpaste type tube.
Charley
Last edited by Charles Lent; 12-10-2021 at 11:53 AM.
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Originally Posted by Charles Lent
The metal is OK, it's aluminum. Putting steel close to my precious corrugated back shaper cutters would not be OK.I haven't cut the metal parts yet. I have trimmed the sponge rubber a little on the shaper.
I like the coarser sponge rubber, because it seems to grip really well when facing rough lumber on a jointer.
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Would truck bed liner or dip-it paint work?
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