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Push Block

A flat handled block with a non-slip pad that holds stock down on a jointer, planer, or router table while keeping fingers safely above the cutter.

2 guides are about this tool · 3 also reference it

Concepts

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Table Saws

What Is Table Saw Kickback?

Three Failure Modes, Four Fixes, and the Difference Between a Riving Knife and a Splitter

Table saw kickback launches wood at up to 120 mph — faster than you can react. Learn the 3 failure modes and 4 hardware fixes that prevent each.

  • Table Saw
  • Riving Knife
  • Push Block

Beginner · Updated May 3, 2026

Tool Guides

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Table Saws

Push Block vs Push Stick: Which One You Actually Need

Push stick for rips under 3 inches, push block for over 6 inches. Learn the decision rule, the combination method, and what to buy at each price point.

  • Push Block
  • Push Stick
  • Power Tool

Beginner · Updated May 12, 2026

Also Referenced in 3 Guides

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These guides mention the push blockin passing — comparison tables, "you could also use" lists, or single-sentence references — but aren't substantively about it.

Table Saws

How to Build a Crosscut Sled for Your Table Saw

Intermediate

Planers & Jointers

Jointer-Planer Combo: What It Does, When to Buy One

Beginner

Routers

Router Kickback: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

Beginner

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