Made one not too long ago. I use it on jointer, router table and table saw. So instead of metal screws, I used dowels- if I screw up and a blade hits the push block, the dowels will not damage the blade. Like you did on the cleat. I put my cleat on the back, fastened with nylon bolts into tapped holes. Also, I used tool box drawer liner on the bottom for grip.
Thanks for yet another clear, useful clip! Have two of the same Bosch cordless drills which I swore by until the newer one’s chuck started to loosen during use to the point of dropping the bit …
Thank you for sharing the way you make your tools to stay safe. The design is simple and logical. It allows you to push the piece through the jointer more effectively and is safer at the same time. Great video! Take care.
Thanks. Never used push blocks till I got my new 8" jointer and it came with two freebies. But, they are a bit small. So if I am going to be smarter and safer, I may as well do it right. Will have to try your design. Thanks for sharing.
Nice design. My dad made a push block like it over 50 years ago. It still hangs on a nail over the jointer. It is my go to safety tool every time I run a board flat across the jointer.
I love the videos. Each one gives helpful knowledge to improve quality and safety. Learning from those who have learned what works and what doesn’t, what is the best way to complete a task safely is value that cannot be overstated.
Ah, gotta leave it to Rob to bust out the handplane on the plywood! Lol. I'd add a label on the pushblocks (Front, back, etc) so when you reach for them you don't have to see which one goes where .... or make the handle for the rear one out of walnut
It's not the first time I see you doing this and I wanna ask now: you use the Bosch driller to drill holes, why do you screw in the screws by hand and not with the driller?
Mostly because I don’t want to go grab a bit when my screwdrivers are right behind me, but also because I don’t like changing out the bits if I have multiple holes to drill and screw in, and I’m not always sure where another drill is.
@@RobCosmanWoodworking you see? I was waiting for an answer like "the screws are that sensitive that I don't want to overheat them" or "stressing the fibers with a driller vibrations acts like an earthquake on woods" or other wisdom stuff... Ha ha ha!!! 🙏🏻🌞
Those cheap plastic push blocks are horrible! The sponge rubber bottoms work well for a board or two then they pick up dust and slip like crazy. I like the sandpaper idea, I’ll be doing that from now on. Thanks!
Hey Rob great video as always. I just wondered how do you like that lux cut cutterhead on your jointer and have you ever used the byrd shelix or anything similar to the Byrd shelix and if so how would you compare them. I have the delta 37-190 and was thinking of getting the lux cut cutterhead for it. Thanks in advance.
Well the best way would be to use a router table and move the handle over the router but I don’t have one of those so it’s better than to keep the handle flat on the table and route so that I’m holding the router vertically versus horizontally like I would have to do if I put it in the vice
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Made one not too long ago. I use it on jointer, router table and table saw. So instead of metal screws, I used dowels- if I screw up and a blade hits the push block, the dowels will not damage the blade. Like you did on the cleat. I put my cleat on the back, fastened with nylon bolts into tapped holes. Also, I used tool box drawer liner on the bottom for grip.
I am subscribing mainly because I like your work and teaching method, but secondly because you actually TALK and do not play crap music!!!
Love the "hockey stick" wrap on the clamp handle! It's almost that time of year!!
Thank you!
Fairly disappointed that Rob didn't find a way to incorporate at least one dovetail in these pushblocks.
Luther said I couldn’t! Blame him!
Yes...but he did get the 5 1/2 in!!
Could have used a nice through wedged tenon on the handles, no screws needed !!🙂
😂
I know, right!
Just got my first jointer I will be making these ASAP
Thanks Rob, prompted me to make some today, my cheap plastic ones were an accident waiting to happen!
I can't wait to make a set of these for my shop! Thanks for sharing!
Super easy and quick good luck
@RobCosman, Thank You! I made a pair of your push blocks and i love them. TY!
just a darn good idea
Nicely done, handy and very functional. Thank you!
And a lot better and cheaper than what's on Amazon or at the woodworking stores plus if you're a woodworker you're a builder so build it.
will be making a pair of these!
Thanks for yet another clear, useful clip! Have two of the same Bosch cordless drills which I swore by until the newer one’s chuck started to loosen during use to the point of dropping the bit …
Thank you for sharing the way you make your tools to stay safe. The design is simple and logical. It allows you to push the piece through the jointer more effectively and is safer at the same time. Great video! Take care.
Kent you are the man thanks for commenting
@@RobCosmanWoodworking glad I am appreciated. Lol
Thank you, Rob. Simple but effective. 😊
Great project.
Wonderful plan for these. Thank you for sharing your awesome project with us today, Stay safe, happy and healthy, from Henrico County Virginia
Glad you liked it
Thanks for sharing those tips and the make!
You keep watching and will keep making them
Thanks. Never used push blocks till I got my new 8" jointer and it came with two freebies. But, they are a bit small. So if I am going to be smarter and safer, I may as well do it right. Will have to try your design. Thanks for sharing.
Nice design. My dad made a push block like it over 50 years ago. It still hangs on a nail over the jointer. It is my go to safety tool every time I run a board flat across the jointer.
Wow so that’s a 50 year push block mine was only a 30 year push block!
@@RobCosmanWoodworking
From the looks of yours it still has plenty of life in it. Thanks for sharing your new and improved version.
Traduire en Francais.Mercie 🐝
I love the videos. Each one gives helpful knowledge to improve quality and safety. Learning from those who have learned what works and what doesn’t, what is the best way to complete a task safely is value that cannot be overstated.
Very well said
I really liked the one you made for the table saw, made the same with a thick pice of wood.
Loveing it 😘
Glad you’re having success with it
Rob, are you spying on me!!?? Eerily good timing on this video.
Yes we had video and audio installed in your house
Ah, gotta leave it to Rob to bust out the handplane on the plywood! Lol. I'd add a label on the pushblocks (Front, back, etc) so when you reach for them you don't have to see which one goes where .... or make the handle for the rear one out of walnut
Excellent idea
Does anyone on this site know what I should grind my 10 inch table saw blade for a 1:8 dovetail? Thank you
It's not the first time I see you doing this and I wanna ask now: you use the Bosch driller to drill holes, why do you screw in the screws by hand and not with the driller?
Mostly because I don’t want to go grab a bit when my screwdrivers are right behind me, but also because I don’t like changing out the bits if I have multiple holes to drill and screw in, and I’m not always sure where another drill is.
@@RobCosmanWoodworking you see? I was waiting for an answer like "the screws are that sensitive that I don't want to overheat them" or "stressing the fibers with a driller vibrations acts like an earthquake on woods" or other wisdom stuff... Ha ha ha!!! 🙏🏻🌞
Those cheap plastic push blocks are horrible! The sponge rubber bottoms work well for a board or two then they pick up dust and slip like crazy. I like the sandpaper idea, I’ll be doing that from now on. Thanks!
Hey Rob great video as always. I just wondered how do you like that lux cut cutterhead on your jointer and have you ever used the byrd shelix or anything similar to the Byrd shelix and if so how would you compare them. I have the delta 37-190 and was thinking of getting the lux cut cutterhead for it. Thanks in advance.
Hey Terry, this is actually the Byrd head. It’s the only brand I have used. Highly recommend them.
@@RobCosmanWoodworking Rob, did you ever need to rotate the knives due to being dull?
Love these shorter videos
We’re trying to do one a week now
Why not hold the handle in the bench vise while routing the round over?
Well the best way would be to use a router table and move the handle over the router but I don’t have one of those so it’s better than to keep the handle flat on the table and route so that I’m holding the router vertically versus horizontally like I would have to do if I put it in the vice
Did I just see Rob use sandpaper and not a block plane? My eyes must be deceiving me! Ha Ha.
Thy Rob
You bet
I think it was stumpy nubs, finger slipped in n got the tip. Think it was a jointer or router can't remember
That had to hurt
@@RobCosmanWoodworking just thought of it it weren't stumpy nubs even though the names fitting it was katz Moses and pretty sure it was a jointer
My jointer is the scariest tool in my shop.
Just out of interest, do you watch/subscribe to any woodworkers on UA-cam ?
Not really
For ANY UA-cam channel, go to the channel's home page, then select the "Channels" tab and it will show you.
Hope this helps.
I subscribed to a few to help them out but since I spend a good part of my week filming them I don’t feel like spending the other part watching.
Did I just see Rob use sandpaper and not a block plane? My eyes must be deceiving me! Ha Ha.