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MAKING A PUSH STICK
FIGURE 46
SAFETY DEVICES
Feather Board (Figure 44)
The Feather Board is to be made of straight grain
hardwood approximately 1” thick and 4" to 8" wide.
The length is developed in accordance with intended
use. Feather Boards can be fastened to the table or
rip fence by use of “C” clamps. Drilled and tapped
holes in the table top allow the use of wing nuts and
washers as a method of clamping. Provide slots in
the feather board for adjustment if this method of
fastening is used. (See illustration for method of at-
taching and use of the feather board as a vertical
comb. The horizontal application is essentially the
same except that the attachment is to the table
top).
FIGURE 44
Filler Piece (Figure 45)
A filler piece is necessary for narrow ripping and per-
mits the guard to remain on the machine. It also
provides space for the safe use of a push stick.
FIGURE 45
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