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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. 78.
Fig. 78
PUSH STICKMAKE 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