Push sticks are safety devices used to push wood through saws or other cutting devices while keeping hands away from blades. They improve job safety and result in smoother cuts. They can be bought or made from scraps of wood. Push sticks prevent serious injury, but carpenters must still be aware of safety issues. There are different designs available, and maintaining an assortment encourages safe use for all wood cutting projects. Uneven pressure can cause kickback and uneven cuts.
A push stick is a safety device designed to allow people to push wood through a saw, router, or other cutting device while keeping their hands away from the blades. In addition to improving job safety, poles can also help people better control pressure on the wood, resulting in smoother, cleaner cuts. Stores stocked with woodworking supplies often stock push sticks, and people can also make their own from scraps of wood and other materials around the store. We recommend using a push stick for any project that involves close contact with the saw, even if it seems quick and easy.
Saws designed for cutting and shaping wood are sharp and move very quickly. They are designed to cut very thick wood and can make short work of the fingers and bones in the forearm. Using sticks is a basic safety technique that can prevent very serious injury. Even with the use of sticks, there are still safety issues to be aware of when working around woodworking equipment.
The push stick is placed on top of the wood, in the case of a push block, or on the back or side, depending on the design of the other push sticks. Instead of pushing the wood with his hands, the carpenter uses the stick to control the wood as it is moved through a saw. If the wood contracts, as sometimes happens when the saw hits a knot or the pressure isn’t well controlled, the push rod enters the saw and the carpenter’s hands are safe. Similarly, if the push pusher moves away from the blade while a carpenter is working, the blade bites the push pusher instead of the worker’s hands.
There are a number of push stick designs available and people can also create their own designs. Woodworkers can maintain an assortment for different types of projects. Keeping a stick mix encourages people to use the right tool for the job and keeps people in the habit of using these tools safely for all wood cutting projects. At its simplest, it can be a piece of wood with a notch to hold a plank in place as it is moved through a saw.
While using this woodworking tool, carpenters must be careful to keep the pressure even. Uneven pressure can cause kickback, where the wood is thrown off the saw, and can also lead to uneven cuts.
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