Router right angle push block?

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JRay8

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Another shop jig I've been wanting to make is a push block for my router table like the pic here. I want a sacrificial front edge that can be replaced but I don't like the screws. Don't want to risk hitting a metal fastener with a bit. Any ideas for attaching the front edge?
 

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Some good double sided tape like woodcraft sells.
If you can turn a platter held by tape, it should hold your push block edge strip.
 

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I'd cut a shallow rabbet in the fence piece, then glue it on. Knock if off, true up the base, then glue on another one when you chew up the first one.
 

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Yellow glue. Titebond is the best. Have some reservations about that type push block for a router. I am a bit confused on how you plan on using it.

Now you probably just have that bit in there for photo so having a bearing on it not big deal. But with a router you always want to run your piece past the bit. You do not want to back up a push block in fear of it grabbing and throwing it. I use the same type push blocks I use on a table saw if the piece warrants it. Other wise a push block like the one used on a jointer is only needed. You need to push downward on the material as well as push into the fence if using a fence.

I make this push sticks in all thicknesses and lengths and so easy to make I do them in bunches. When they get cut up I slice the bottom off and start again. It has a hook on the back to that pressure is put both downward and from the back. Finger holes are out of the way. Unless I am missing your intentions I would rethink that.


 

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John the idea is that it is square to the fence for cutting tenons and working on narrow end grain. It's more stable than a miter gauge and backs up the work to help with tear out. In the past I just used scrap plywood that I squared up. Just want something a little nicer with a handle that I don't have to create every time I need it.
 

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Jim I am all about jigs too. Work safe. But in my eyes I do not see that as being useful but when you get it in operation take a photo and post so we all can see how you are using it. I would think every time you use it you need to replace the sacrificial piece. I truely am missing something. :)


Found this one on the wood site so I guess it is something like yours. Good luck with it.


https://s3.amazonaws.com/meredithmakers/products/images/zoom/GR-00644.jpg
 
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eharri446

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MLCS and Rockler both offer a jig which is a sled with hold downs and a sacrificial plastic block that rides up against the fence. I have one for my router and it works great at keeping piece at a 90 degree angle to the fence and keeping the work piece firmly held down to the table.
 
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