M shape bridge for wood feeding on the table saw

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.

http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Woodw...ripper/360.gif

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 :
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Woodw...pper_small.png

See in particular how I did the T nut slots that go at the front and back edges of the top plates :
http://www.labellenote.fr/file/Woodw...ripper/Top.gif

http://youtu.be/KFDK_fQcRig

Have fun, and keep safe with power tools !
Christophe

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

Al

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:

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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!

Boy! Now that's a push block!:clapping:
zetuskid

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

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

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

Congratulations Chirstophe their contributions to the Forum are very valuable ...
:bow: :clapping: :beer:

:hattip:

Thanks Paulo !

Christophe, I like the way you created the T-slot using the aluminum angle stock. I will have to remember this for other projects. Thanks for the ideas, Paul Jones

I'm terrified of table saws. [That's not bad since terror keeps me safe.] So, anything that makes using one safer gets a giant mark of respect from me. Your excellent craftsmanship in making it is icing on the cake.

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Originally Posted by mklotz

I'm terrified of table saws. [That's not bad since terror keeps me safe.]

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Me, too! Also chainsaws. I never liked hand-propping aircraft, either - especially large taildraggers where the bottom of the prop disc was tilted out at my knees. Shudder…

Ken

Same for me, table saw, bandsaw, and above all chainsaw, and also the big disc grinder, they all terrify me, and hope they will keep doing it for a long time, otherwise it would mean I am in danger !