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Never Use a Plastic Push Stick!

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In this episode, Jeff and I talk about push sticks; more specifically to never use the plastic push stick that comes with most saws. I’ve actually never used a plastic push stick, but Jeff has had a bad experience with one and I’ve seen plenty of other woodworkers on Instagram talk about a similar, exploding plastic push stick, experiences.
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@danmcdan8278 6 месяцев назад

Jon's videos have kept me coming back for years - Today's Craftsmen vids are no different. Great tips and advice!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@thepapester4566 6 месяцев назад

I really enjoy these videos and the format you have them in. Very relatable and informative. Keep them coming.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@almeidajfna 6 месяцев назад

Hey guys! Been following Jon for quite a while now, got a diploma in Indistrial Woodworking 4 years ago and all of you guys are partially responsible for this achievement, thanks for the great content and keep at it 🌟

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@davebenedum9253 6 месяцев назад

This channel seems to be hitting its stride. Keep the momentum going!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! The Today’s Craftsmen train ain’t stopping!

@ericklodnicki 6 месяцев назад

Fundamentals at its best. Push sticks will inevitably make contact with the blade somewhere along it's contact points, so wood is the only thing really you should use. Great job fellas. 🎯

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

100%! The blades aren’t even designed for plastic.

@juneritchie2498 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for being willing to share your personal experience with the plastic push stick. Soooo glad you were not seriously injured.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Me too! Thank you!

@pslnuke 6 месяцев назад

Very much appreciate your perspective in the push sticks. Never quite realized the potential safety concerns! Very much liking the interaction between both Joh and the "Green Street Boys"

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

We appreciate it! Thanks for watching.

@kchappell65247 6 месяцев назад

I've been wanting to make my own push stick, but not having a band saw has made that challenging lol. Thanks for the videos, as always.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Tough with a jigsaw but it can be done!

@danielpostel7559 5 месяцев назад

Push stick usage was helpful to me as it hadn’t occurred to me that the plastic version would shatter if it contacted the saw blade. Great content, thanks for your videos

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, Daniel!

@BrandonGraham 6 месяцев назад

I originally passed this video by, but figured I'd check it out after your recent video that called it out again. It was cool to see reasons you like it and you quickly making a new one.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@Craftedinnj 6 месяцев назад

Really enjoy watching these videos. Always learning something new. I used the plastic stick once and never again. Being so far away from the material never felt right, felt like I had no control over the material.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you, sir! I agree!

@scottb.2022 6 месяцев назад

I agree, I've never liked those long handled push sticks. I have two that have never been used.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Good for a door stop!

@rlfd141 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for all you do. I enjoy the teaming up of the channels.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Much appreciated

@ryansilhavy5761 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. Found you via Jon Peters' channel, I am brand new to woodworking, just bought my first table saw and set of plans to get started building some furniture.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Welcome aboard! Best of luck to you. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions.

@Maker_of_fine_sawdust 6 месяцев назад

I enjoy both channels, one for the small shop (like mine) and the larger production shop. Both provide an entertaining and educational use of my time. My current wooden push stick has a nice “over the wood” design but it’s 3/4” wide. It is nearly always too wide to allow for safe usage. A thinner wooden stick would be more practical.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@kelvinphillips3528 6 месяцев назад

Jon, I started my Woodworking hobby in 2020 and I don't remember how I came across your channel but I am so happy I did because the details you provide in your build plans are absolutely awesome. As a subscriber, it was a natural progression for me to subscribe to TodaysCraftsmen, and just yesterday, I made the miter sled. I don't have a band saw and I am still terrible with a jig saw so I won't try this push stick but I will certainly buy a couple when they are available. Keep up the content Gentlemen because I am sure other "newbies" like me will continue to learn and grow.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! How did the miter sled work out?

@kelvinphillips3528 6 месяцев назад

It works great. I wish I had it sooner.@@TodaysCraftsmen

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Awesome to hear!

@jimrosson6702 6 месяцев назад

Great video as always as a new woodworker it’s been great having channels like Jon’s and now the Today’s Craftsman to watch and learn from. Thanks for sharing such great tips all the time. Definitely going to get rid of my plastic push stick and look for plans to make a wooden one. Keep up the great work all of you guys

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Jim!

@redscortgt93 6 месяцев назад

Really enjoying the Todays Craftsman channel. You guys all just seem so genuine and cool. lol would love to see more build videos as well sorta in the style of The New Yankee Workshop, but with your own flare and modern techniques perhaps? Keep it up. Thanks for the content.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! Build videos are on their way, don’t worry!

@redscortgt93 6 месяцев назад

@@TodaysCraftsmen Heck yeah! I understand they’re probably hard to film and edit when you have a business to run, but they’ll get here. lol

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

We should have our One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest build video and plans out in the next few weeks.

@mikeburton9001 6 месяцев назад

I had never really put much thought into my push stick but your video was very informative and do some changes my self.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@bradheyenga5262 6 месяцев назад

100 percent facts on the plastic sticks. Wood push sticks go right through the blade without a problem. I have had two plastic sticks blow up. Even when they don’t blow up you still finch enough to be unsafe. I have had several kickback episodes on several table saws. Make sure to get yourself a comfortable push stick and get comfortable using it. And yes i still have all my fingers as of today.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

All great advice!

@bwhite220 6 месяцев назад

Love the concept of that push stick! Never thought about the dangers of using the plastic one before. Thanks for calling that out!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Happy to help!

@andrewbrown8148 6 месяцев назад

I have that same push stick...I've always imagined it fragging if coming in contact with the TS blade and that's why it's hanging it by my door...to throw at squirrels~! 😀 I'm a loooong time fan of Jon's channel and have been watching his videos since the beginning. I remember when he first started featuring Greene Street and it's great that there's now a channel featuring that partnership. Keep the videos coming~!!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@jeffbaker8808 6 месяцев назад

Very good use for the pushstick/boomerang!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

🤣🤣🤣

@garrettthornton3086 6 месяцев назад

Plastic push sticks are definitely sketchy! Thanks for sharing as always.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@BadgerBoy2006 6 месяцев назад

I really like the simple design of your push stick.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@SawdustmakerLori 6 месяцев назад

Great to know the wood push stick is a better and safer choice. Best wishes on your podcast. I'm sure it will be a huge success!!!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@gregsueschmidt9239 6 месяцев назад

I love your show, plus the podcasts. Makes working in the shop more enjoyable!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! We really appreciate it.

@tonyb2760 6 месяцев назад

I'm not sure if I'd be more proud to get the honey or the painting. It would be nice to get it all though. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on the continued growth.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@sapelesteve 6 месяцев назад

That is a great push stick Jon! I made one a while back and always use it in the shop! Thanks! 👍👍

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Such a good design!

@DavidWhite 6 месяцев назад

Thanks JOhn for telling us about this channel

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

@joeyleerobbins 6 месяцев назад

I am loving this new channel. I have followed John’s channel for years and have learned a lot. This channel is so awesome because of all the tips and tricks offered but mainly to have an insight into a legitimate professional woodworking shop! Look so forward to future projects and I would love to see an entire build sometime soon! Take care and God bless you guys!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@Pierfy87 6 месяцев назад

I was always scared of using the plastic push stick because I thought it would blow up in my face if it hit the blade, just based on the plastic material alone. I ended up tracing the plastic one on plywood because my saw had storage for it on board. This video was educational for me because I didn't realize the design flaw as well. I would also be interested in a template of John's design so that I can make my own. Great video guys!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

We’ll get it up on the site once we have it up and running!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Check out todayscraftsmen.com

@timothyolson761 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the solid, hype-free advice.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

You bet!

@johngreeley4988 6 месяцев назад

I love your videos. Very informative and Jon I have enjoyed your videos for years. Thank you. Keep up the awesome job. I know how hard it is to have sooo many things on your plate.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Will do!

@steenfraosterbro3268 6 месяцев назад

I bought one of Jon's pigs (print) years ago. That barn sure would look good next to it.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Good luck!

@km343 6 месяцев назад

Great video. I've been meaning to replace the push stick that came with my table saw and this is another reason to do so!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Go for it!

@roberthammett6795 6 месяцев назад

Out of habit, I still use the plastic push stick on larger pieces, but have always used wood for narrow or thin cuts (mostly to avoid damaging the plastic one).

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Best of both worlds.

@randyconnelly3812 6 месяцев назад

I totally agree that those push sticks leave alot to be desired. They just don't give you much control. I have really enjoyed watching the videos from Today's Craftsman. Keep 'em coming!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@mainewoods1862 6 месяцев назад

I am a Big fan of Both shops. Thank you for the work / content you both post.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@pbhogan 6 месяцев назад

Good info-thanks! Definitely going to need to make some new push sticks.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

You can never have too many!

@jts9807 6 месяцев назад

Great advice - I have one of those black, hard plastic push sticks. It's not generally my first choice when reaching for one - but I'm going to toss it. Thanks

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Landfill fodder, unfortunately. The manufacturers need to change it up.

@NebelTube 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. I’ve had on of those plastic push sticks hit the blade…quite scary, makes a lot of noise.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Yes it does!

@kennethlivelsberger3574 6 месяцев назад

Keep the videos coming, really enjoy them. Excellent design on the push stick.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@jackmcdonald4963 6 месяцев назад

Good video! I have really enjoyed watching and learning from Jon’s videos as well as your TodaysCraftsman’s videos.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@luukd9629 6 месяцев назад

Never used anything else but wood for my pushsticks. Plastics are just to brittle. Great video!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Agreed 100%!

@kennyg6482 6 месяцев назад

I used my plastic push stick as a template to make a wooden one. Works pretty good.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Great idea!

@hosea1970 6 месяцев назад

Enjoy you all a lot. Push stick info very important. Thanks

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@matthewsutter7335 6 месяцев назад

As always, love the show! I'll take a Binford 6100 push stick

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, Matt! When you need more POWER!

@richvalle4343 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for all of your videos. I have always enjoyed your work and continue to learn from all of you with all of your tips. Semper Fi

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@71woodshop 6 месяцев назад

Great channel! I like the real life wood shop discussions.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Glad you like them!

@engineerMike2999 6 месяцев назад

There is always a take-away lesson to be taught, thanks for sharing your experiences. I’ll pay it forward my spot in the giveaway to someone who can use the opportunity for winning the merch.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Very kind of you!

@owenmanuela6949 6 месяцев назад

So true throw it out and use a wooden one, lot of tradesman tend to have the blade too high for the material they are cutting and the push stick is more than likely to hit the blade

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Yup! And sometimes with thin rips there’s no avoiding it.

@sherryalward4315 6 месяцев назад

It's really simple and practical design.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@trottr100 6 месяцев назад

i learn so much on these shows just love them

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Great to hear. Thank you!

@HappyPappynKatyTX 6 месяцев назад

Great safety tip. Appreciated

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@tomrut3653 6 месяцев назад

I use the one like yours, for me it holds the front of the workpiece down. It also can be used on a bandsaw

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

As long as it’s not plastic! 😜

@tom18410 6 месяцев назад

Useful and informative content. Great presentation by guys who know their stuff. Thanks for sharing!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@jamiemajerick91 6 месяцев назад

Yep, had a plastic one blow shrapnel everywhere 😊. Once you start making those to sell, I want one. But the catch is, I want all three of you to autograph it for me please ❤

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

I hope you have deep pockets! 🤣🤣

@jamiemajerick91 6 месяцев назад

@@TodaysCraftsmen oh shoot lol. 😂

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

lol just kidding

@jamiemajerick91 6 месяцев назад

@@TodaysCraftsmen 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@province2010 6 месяцев назад

Safety first! Loving this channel. Looking forward to upcoming videos

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

More to come! Thank you!

@michelrainville6347 6 месяцев назад

As always, your videos full of useful info and a bit addictive to me

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Happy to hear that!

@carlosvalentine4939 6 месяцев назад

Jhon from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 we fallow you from the past 5 year thanks you for you sharing your intelligence 👍👍

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@Kiwi0Six 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. I never saw a plastic push stick before this video. Does that just mean I’m old? 😮 😂 I’ve just fashioned sticks out of scrap but I really like your design.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Not old, experienced! 😜

@adammeyers5037 6 месяцев назад

I love both channels. Keep up the good work.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@andreasbarr4911 5 месяцев назад

Love the vids guys. I really enjoy the tips and tricks you throw out there. I love that style push stick too. I have one that's similar. Keep up the great work gentlemen.

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@jgbcodemonkey 6 месяцев назад

Terrific channel, gentlemen. I enjoy the content you produce.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@pmikroud 6 месяцев назад

Thanks guys. Love the content you guys are making.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@joebowman4659 6 месяцев назад

I'm glad to hear the reason why we should not use a plastic push stick.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

The more you know!

@BTimmer 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info on push sticks.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching.

@ridepanamoka 6 месяцев назад

Love the content! Definitely need to put this on my "to-do" list.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Go for it!

@timzeller1541 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for this information. I agree with some of other replies. It definitely gives you better control and safety it seems.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for tuning in!

@abad_gtr1123 6 месяцев назад

love the design of the push stick. been using the plastic one that came with my Dewalt 7491. i'd prefer to use one that won't blow up in my face...so i think i'll retire it now

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Plywood for the win!

@nickreadinger6305 6 месяцев назад

Looks like a great push stick, love the show.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for tuning in!

@jeffbaker8808 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip and the honey really sweetens the prize pack!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

You can say that again.

@makermark67 6 месяцев назад

Love the channel and all the info y'all share. Keep up the great work! Thanks!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, will do!

@mikecox3659 6 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the video ... all the best from Arkansas!!!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@coreytighe8605 6 месяцев назад

Yeah I’m no fan of those plastic push sticks though I really love my Craftsman push stick that is also a dowel center finder. For thin rips I modeled after the Craftsman stick some 3/4” thick scrap ply push sticks that we can simply plow right thru.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

I think we have one of those some point!

@pfwoodworks 6 месяцев назад

I'll have to look into making one of these. Thanks

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Try it out!

@2979paul 6 месяцев назад

Sure John, love the giveaways

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Gotta be in it to win it!

@mburke1211 6 месяцев назад

I never use the plastic push stick on the table saw, but I do use it on the bandsaw. I like John's design, and will either win one (hopefully), or go into prototyping mode to try to replicate it.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Better watch out I heard Jon has great attorneys. 😜

@mburke1211 6 месяцев назад

@@TodaysCraftsmenMy attorney advised me on my failure to mention that I plan to make minor modifications to John's design, to make it my own, so not a replica. 😉

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Or you could make a ‘parody push stick’

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Check out todayscraftsmen.com

@anncranwell3046 6 месяцев назад

I like your new channel. I have one of those black plastic push sticks and you are right, the ergonomics are terrible.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for tuning in!

@bsdbryn 6 месяцев назад

Great design!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@stevecomeau1099 5 месяцев назад

Great tips on push sticks

@TodaysCraftsmen 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, Steve!

@bewleyster 6 месяцев назад

Happy to be a new subscriber! Found from Jon Peter’s page

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Awesome! Welcome aboard.

@tom18410 6 месяцев назад

Really enjoying your channel. Good information and presentation

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Much appreciated!

@user-bs4kg6je3c 6 месяцев назад

Great new channel....keep the tips coming

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! Will do!

@kjohn231 6 месяцев назад

I just had a plastic push stick explode on me. Thank you for this video.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Ouch! It’s scary.

@msessa7054 6 месяцев назад

I use the plastic stick that came with my first saws on the bandsaw.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Good way to not waste it!

@chrisp7957 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for another good tip.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Any time!

@NearbyCactus 6 месяцев назад

I like the design!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@cliff5240 6 месяцев назад

A great design!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@larrymoore5778 6 месяцев назад

Good informative channel. Good luck with your future growth!

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@jeromestsauver 6 месяцев назад

Commenting to show support! Great content on this channel.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Much appreciated!

@joeobrien196 6 месяцев назад

A good push stick is essential

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Can’t live without it

@t.e.1189 6 месяцев назад

I couldn't agree more about the plastic push sticks. A woodworker not making his own wooden push stick seems odd to me. Isn't that's what we do. Plus their virtually free.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

They’re great practice in design

@Mopardude 6 месяцев назад

I use mine but never near the blade. Not some much worried about it exploding but more to keep it fancy. I have worked in a cabinet shop since I was a teenager and its always been shop made push sticks. So when I got a table saw at home and it came with a plastic stick that was the fanciest push stick I have ever had, cause I don't make nice ones like Jon does cause sometimes they might not last that long, plus I have a couple of different designs I make cause I like different ones for different operations. I recently purchased a microjig because I wanted to see what it was all about. Its a nice system but the ergonomics ares so far off of how I make my push sticks its hard for me to get used too.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

I never liked the look of the micro jig but haven’t tried it myself!

@edhuck5664 4 месяца назад

Nice work, look forward to more great videos.

@TodaysCraftsmen 4 месяца назад

Thank you! Stay tuned!

@paulagw26 6 месяцев назад

Thanks guys, another video of good info.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Our pleasure!

@nickchajec3990 6 месяцев назад

Very fortunate that the 2 or 3 times ive ran a plastic push stick into the blade, it was a softer plastic and got chewed up. Nonetheless, typically only use wood now.

@TodaysCraftsmen 6 месяцев назад

Lucky!