POWERTEC 71575 Push Block for Router Table Saw w/Blade Angle & Depth Gauge, Square Center Finder, Hook Rule

I use these following my accident caused by NOT using safety push sticks. At least I was wearing safety glasses!

Use them!! Just cut my thumb on new table saw after installing sled. Made the novice mistake of moving hands prior to blade stopping! First injury in 50 years of woodworking. PLEASE be careful!

I, so far, have just used the 2 smaller ones for my table saw. I have an OLD sears saw so no blade guard or any other sort of safety stuff on board. I used these to rip some cedar to about 2 inches and then used it to rip 1/4" oak strips. Worked excellent for keeping my fingers attached to my hands. I looked at a few different sets but this one, price and size wise, seemed to be the best fit for me. I would definitely buy the same thing again.

A suggested modification for the push pads - drill and tap a couple of holes and insert nylon screws down from the top. These will provide additional push leverage. Not my idea, found on YouTube.

Pros:1. Good solid plastic2. Bright orange. Easy to find in the pile of sawdust, wood scraps, and other tools laying around your bench3. Smooth, and comfortable to holdCons:1. None... other than being a bit overpriced.2. It would've been nice if it came with a storage bag or somethingSummary:I know you're thinking that it's ridiculous to pony up $20 for 5 pieces of injection molded plastic. I know I did. But, God forbid you have some table saw injury, you're going to pay 10-100x that amount in hospital bills getting your finger or hand stitched back together, so $20 doesn't seem all that bad. A small price to pay to avoid the potential future of sitting in an ER with my hand in a bloody mess.Of course, you have to discipline yourself to use these every time you fire up the saw, and safety glasses as well, but that's a whole separate issue.On the positive side, the plastic is good quality: thick and sturdy. They don't warp or bend when I apply pressure, and I have lots of confidence that these tools will keep my fingers and hand safe. They're sized well in that my fingers are away from the blade, but also short enough that I feel I have great control over the wood as they go through the saw. They're also well designed with smooth contours. Comfortable to hold, no weird bumps or bulges that would cause focused pressure on any one part of your hand, and don't cause much hand fatigue when using them over and over again. The bright orange color makes them easy to find as well.I wish it came with a box or something to put it in, but not a deal breaker. Just ended up making a small box with some leftover plywood to store these next to the table saw.

Recently received the kit and first impressions are that the material used to make all the various tools is very rugged and notbsome cheap junk plastic. Not sure what the material is made from but it is very strong and light weight. The pads seems to be of a quality rubber compound that will last a good long while. I’m anxious to start using them and will add more to this review if they turn out to be less than they seem. Happy sawing!

I had my doubts ordering this item "Powertec" ...since the other name brands are priced so expensive. Well, thos expensive brand name items are for those that do this for a living so they go through their tools very quick and needed replacements of more expensive tools. I am not a professional, just a DIY... and these nicely priced tools come in very handy. It actually helped me complete my dado cuts and sets. SAFELY ! I say if you are a hobbyist like me, but with confidence. Package came in nicely packed in an unopened box.

I've heard too many stories about people who buy these AFTER they have an incident. I am not one. I will learn from their mistakes in order to preserve my fingers.I was using a modified piece of wood as a push stick and while that worked fine, it didn't really offer good downward pressure. The variety of what you get in this works well for most situations that you would need on your table saw. It makes me feel much more comfortable when cutting dados as well. Even though the blades were not cutting all the way through, these allow me to keep nice pressure on the piece without having my fingers millimetres away from the blades below.

It is rare that I am actually impressed when I receive product. This product did. Simple but sturdy. Quality for the price. All you need in one box. Happy.