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Push sticks are essential safety accessories used to maintain safe hand positioning during cutting operations on woodworking machinery.
Designed to provide controlled material feed while keeping hands clear of cutting zones, push sticks play a critical role in reducing the risk of injury. They are particularly important when machining smaller components or completing the final stages of a cut.
Daltons supplies a range of push sticks designed for professional workshops and education environments, with options focused on durability, grip and safe operation across a variety of machines.
Push sticks are commonly used in:
Furniture and joinery workshops
Education and training environments
Timber processing and machining
Across machines such as:
Table saws
Circular saw benches
Planers and thicknessers
Bandsaws and spindle moulders
Push sticks are commonly used on machines such as table saws, circular saw benches, planers, bandsaws, crosscut saws and spindle moulders where material is fed past a cutting tool. They are particularly important when working with smaller components, helping to keep hands a safe distance from cutting zones in line with recognised safe working practices.
Push sticks should be at least 450 mm long and designed with a suitable “bird’s mouth” to engage the workpiece securely. This length helps ensure the operator’s hands remain a safe distance from the blade, particularly when feeding the final part of a cut. HSE guidance also highlights that a push stick must be available to feed the last 300 mm of a cut, and in some situations, a second push stick may be required.
Push sticks are typically made from durable plastics, composites or timber. Material choice depends on durability, grip and suitability for the intended machine and application.
Push sticks are widely recognised as an important safety aid and are commonly expected as part of safe working practices in professional workshops, schools and training environments. Their use is typically determined through risk assessment, particularly where hands could otherwise come close to a cutting tool.
Yes. In addition to push sticks, Daltons supplies a range of safety accessories and tooling designed to support safe operation across woodworking machinery, including applications in professional and education environments.
The right tooling makes all the difference to performance and finish. Our tooling experts can help you specify exactly what you need. Contact us for advice and fast supply.
