How to make a push block. Essential woodworking jig and shop project.

0:00 Make a push stick first
1:27 Make the handle assembly
7:15 Base and cleats
9:18 How to use the push block
11:56 Design options

MAILING ADDRESS:

WWMM
448 Ignacio Blvd. #237
Novato CA 94949
----------------
Woodworking for Mere Mortals® is a registered trademark of ZRAM Media, LLC.
#woodworking #safety #shopproject

[DCgamer]

Steve should make his own microjig intro with his push block, that would be awesome

[BillWanamaker]

Woodworking is so plagued by over complicating things. Thank you for always keeping it simple and getting the job done!

[danr]

I appreciate that despite having a very suitable spindle sander to clean up those parts with, you did the job with the random orbital sander to show how to make use of limited tools, especially the ones you prescribed in your weekend woodworker course. You're dedication to newbie woodworkers like me is appreciated. We can't all build vertical bandsaws and pantorouters just yet!

[mb_a]

K.I.S., the more I learn about woodworking, the more I appreciate K.I.S. Good stuff Steve, thanks.

[keith]

Watching posts like these help me think before spending money unnecessarily.
Good idea nice and simple.
My version is a bit different but I never would of made my push block if I hadn’t watched this.

[robcarroll]

Love your videos Steve. Just started last year at 60 and you have shown me how to build a cross cut sled, push block and push stick as well as countless tips. You make things seem achievable to beginners where others confuse you. Teaching is an art in itself

[markerhardt]

Thank you for not having a giant corporate tool sponsor and a huge production workshop, you are keeping it real for the small guy like me and yet I found your router lift table on the Woodsmith thru shop notes and I backtracked it to find you.Stay real your amount of subscribers tells me that. I live in South Florida and the lack of hardwood suppliers is very very limited. Regard’s, Mark

[yvonnemitcheson]

I really appreciate the free plans. Thank you

[jumar]

I made your push block. Thanks for keeping us safe, Steve.

[theclosetcarpenter]

I freaking love this dude! Whenever I have questions about anything woodworking related, when I search youtube, this dude made a video with the answers I need already.

[BarkingBeavers]

Thank you so much for this simple push block build. I knew that I was in need of one to be safe, but I didn't want to drop $50 or $60 dollars at the store. Love the simplicity and will thank you every time I keep my digits safe! I'll be making one first thing tomorrow morning 😊

[gimlinfit]

I saw a post in a page on FB to make the spray-on template easier to remove without the glue afterwards. Put down some blue masking tape on the wood, then spray-on the glue, then the tape comes right off without the issue of the glue stuck to the wood. Thanks for the video Steve, love the channel and all your instruction!

[peteg]

I made one of these last winter. I think it’s about time to replace the 2x4 base and the foot. Great design and cheap to build and maintain.

[Cheeto_Duss]

Steve you are a true hero! Thanks for all your time and information!

[rzinindiana]

Saw this early this morning... Stopped all my projects and make one like this. Started cutting some 1 3/8 strips... now I am doing it safely. THANKS.

[cwell]

When you drill the two holes in the cleats, you could stack them up and gang drill so that the holes are all in the same location. That way if you replace a cleat, the holes will line up with the existing holes in the 2x4.

[GrapplingIgnorance]

Somehow I don't think Microjig is going to sponsor this one.

[rsauve]

This is great, Steve...a simple push block!! Many thanks - I'll have one complete by next weekend.

[mrwisterful]

Finally unit conversions, for us Non-Americans 😎

[gerardemmanuel]

I was actually in the midst of buying a mitre saw, but after watching your video on ‘table saw or mitre saw’, I’ve decided ( planing) on the table saw now. Tq so much also for the simple push block plans. God Bless.