The Optimum Push Block (by Craftswright)
Youtuber "Craftswright" designed a good and handy push block but which take some time to make. Now, with your Shaper Origin and this 'template', it takes you barely 5 minutes... I've included the Sketchup file so you can make your own flavour... Enjoy!
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Files Included (2)
The Optimum Push Block (by Craftswright).svg
8 kBThe Optimum Push Block.skp
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Materials
Just a scrap piece of (ply)wood measuring minimum 260mm x 150mm, minimum 18 mm thick (or 3/4" for the old school yanks still measuring with their limbs)...
Tools
• Shaper Origin (ideally with Autopass)
• 6mm router bit
• 3mm router bit
• round over bit
Instructions
• 'Cut' both the outer and the inner with Autopass and the 6mm bit (or take at least 3 passes with an incremental depth of no more of 6mm) and 0.5mm offset. • Switch to 3mm router bit and do a final pass without offset. • Ideally, bevel the inside and de backside with a round-over / bevelling router bit. The bigger the radius, the more friendly your push block becomes for your hands...