M shape bridge for wood feeding on the table saw

[Christophe Mineau]

Hello,
Here is my personal version of the "GRR the Ripper" push block.
Actually, more than a push block for the table saw, it is a manual wood feeder, it does not push but grips the wood and take it through the blade, both cut and cut-off pieces.



I have written a detailed article to explain the way I build them and provided a plan and a demonstration video.

I copy here some extracts, but I let you read the full article.
La Belle Note - Manual feeder blocks for table saw

Plan :


See in particular how I did the T nut slots that go at the front and back edges of the top plates :

Have fun, and keep safe with power tools !
Christophe

[Altair]

Nice work Christophe. Safety-wise push blocks > push sticks.

Al

[kbalch]

Thanks Christophe! I really liked your use of gifs in this post.

I've added your Push Block to our Push Sticks and Safety categories, as well as to your builder page: Christophe Mineau's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Push Block by Christophe Mineau

tags: safety, table saw

[mr95gst]

Dang... Where was this a week ago when I was making my push block! I was struggling on how to make a t- track with stuff I had laying around. I ended up screwing the middle plate in temporarily. You have inspired me to make some modifications. Thanks for the idea!

[zetuskid]

Boy! Now that's a push block!
zetuskid

[kbalch]

Hi Christophe,

Great push block and a great post, too! I loved the inclusion of gifs, plans, and video. Your Push Block is the 'Tool of the Week'!

Since you've already received one of our official HomemadeTools.net T-shirts, we'd be glad to award you a $25 online gift card from GiftRocket.

Just confirm (via PM) your email address and we'll get things processed directly.

Congrats!

Ken

[kbalch]

This thread has been moved to the Must Read subforum. Congrats (and thanks) to Christophe for making such a valuable contribution!

[Christophe Mineau]

Oups, sorry for the delay to answer, but thank you very much for this new award, that's really kind of you !
I've been using it for a while now, and that's really a great tool to have.
Have all a good week end !
Christophe

[Hotz]

Congratulations Chirstophe their contributions to the Forum are very valuable ...

[Christophe Mineau]

Thanks Paulo !