[Ken Johnson]

A while back I saw a set of plans in Wood Magazine for push sticks that had handles like an old hand saw. I thought this was pretty cool but I would never take the time to make such nice handles for push sticks. Instead I bought four Stanley saw handles at my local farmers market for $3 each and made my own.

 

[Corndog]

I like those!!!! Very cool!!!:thumbsup:

 

[Bruce B]

Ken.
Did you use glue only to hold the handles to the push stick looks a lot safer then my push sticks ?

Bruce.

 

[woodman42]

Thats a pretty smart idea, thanks.

 

[Ken Johnson]

Bruce,

Yes, I used only Titebond II wood glue. I didn't want to use any nails or screws that I could possibly hit with my table saw blade.

 

[Corndog]

You could drill and pound a couple of dowels in there for good measure.

 

[Spyko]

The dowel idea is a good one, I'd hate to see a handle vibrate off in use. Much safer with some kind of mechanical fastener.

 

[KC7CN]

The dowel idea is a good one, I'd hate to see a handle vibrate off in use. Much safer with some kind of mechanical fastener.

A dowel would be my choice, however you could also use a Brass or Aluminum screw.

-Don

 

[Ken Johnson]

The only reason I chose not to use dowels was so it would be easier to replace the base piece if it gets cut up too bad.

 

[yank]

Now that is an idea I can use. HOpe you don't mind if ste----- borrow your interesting innovation.

Wayne

 

[Ken Johnson]

Now that is an idea I can use. HOpe you don't mind if ste----- borrow your interesting innovation.

Wayne

Wayne,

Go ahead and use it. My patent atourney will send you the bill (just kidding).

I like your signature. My dad was a great woodworking inspiration too (and still is). Not a day goes by that I don't think of him.

 

[Rod Torgeson]

Push Sticks

Ken......Those are nice looking and appear to be safe push sticks. Here are the ones I use. I have also made some of these for friends.

Rod<---in Appleton, WA