PUSH BLOCK FOR A WOODWORKING APPARATUS

摘要

A push block for a woodworking tool comprises at least heel member at an end of the push block and the heel member is passively actuatable to an extended position to engage a trailing end surface of a work piece to advance the work piece by a working element. The push block also includes a wall member along a first side of the push block to serve as a barrier between a cutting element and an operator's hand. In addition, the push block includes a handle that is disposed obliquely relative to first and second sides and a longitudinal axis of the push block.

主权项

1. A push block for advancing a work piece on a cutting apparatus, comprising:
a main body portion having a generally flat bottom surface for engaging a surface of a work piece, a top surface, a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis from the first end to the second end, and the longitudinal axis is parallel to a direction of travel of the push block on the cutting apparatus; a handle, disposed between the first and second end, extending outward from the top surface of the main body portion; at least one heel member attached to the push block at the first end or second end of the main body portion, and the at least one heel member pivots from a retracted position to an extended position in the absence of an external force other than gravity, and in the extended position the heel member has a surface that is disposed at an angle relative to the bottom surface of the main body portion to engage a trailing end surface of the work piece.