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The Ultimate Pushblock for your Jointer

By: Rob Petrie
To make using the jointer safer (and at the same time, get better results), I made this simple pushblock with some scrap materials I found around the shop.

With pushblocks, anything that’s going to keep my hand away from the blades and the workpiece in position is fine, but a little thought can go a long way. I designed this block to be everything I wanted for the jointer.

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I began with the body, gluing it up from five strips of plywood. Cutting the front corner prevents catching on the guard. I shaped the rear handle at the band saw and sanded it to shape. After rounding the edges, I glued it into the body. Next came the front handle and cleat. For this handle, I simply drilled a hole, rounded the top of the front handle, then glued it in. After rounding the top corners of the cleat, screwing it onto the back to completes the pushblock.

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Published: May 7, 2023
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