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When ripping work less than 6" wide, use a push stick to complete the feed, You can make one from
scrap material by using this pattern.
PUSH STICK
MAKE FROM 1/2" OR 3/4"
WOOD OR THICKNESS
LESS THAN WIDTH OF
MATERIAL 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
CONSTRUCTING A PUSH STICK