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mark mcfarlane
06-30-2018, 12:36 PM
This handle came with my Minimax MM16 (or possibly the CU300). It appears to be a handle for making a jig.

Anyone know what this is really for, and have you used it for something?

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Jim Becker
06-30-2018, 1:16 PM
It's the bare bones handle to make a push-block.
Bruce Page
06-30-2018, 4:05 PM
I didn't get one with my mm16! :)
Jim Becker
06-30-2018, 8:36 PM
I didn't get one with my mm16! :)
I think I got one with my slider, so I suspect Mark got his with his combo.
mark mcfarlane
06-30-2018, 9:53 PM
I think I got one with my slider, so I suspect Mark got his with his combo.

That's probably correct. It was in a box of 'leftover parts'.
Matt Schrum
06-30-2018, 11:24 PM
No way! I ordered a combination machine (different vendor/manufacturer) and this was one of my two mystery pieces left over this afternoon post assembly that I was about to email the vendor about. It sure looked like a start to a push block, but I wasn't sure. Quite the coincidence on timing.
Bruce Page
07-01-2018, 1:18 AM
I think I got one with my slider, so I suspect Mark got his with his combo.

Yeah, there's not much need for a push block on a bandsaw. :rolleyes:
Doug Garson
07-01-2018, 1:49 AM
Yeah, there's not much need for a push block on a bandsaw. :rolleyes:
I've seen people use push blocks when resawing on a bandsaw.
Van Huskey
07-01-2018, 4:41 AM
I've seen people use push blocks when resawing on a bandsaw.

I use a ton of different push blocks and sticks with a bandsaw and I am pretty sure Bruce does to, evidenced by the use of the "roll eyes" sarcasm emoji... :)
Jim Becker
07-01-2018, 9:35 AM
Best practice is to use whatever aid that provides the best safety while moving the material through the cutter and that applies to band saws, too. I can easily envison some circumstances where a "push block" might serve that purpose.
Rod Sheridan
07-02-2018, 12:16 PM
It's part "A" of a DIY Fritz und Franz jig for your slider...........Rod.
Peter Kelly
07-02-2018, 1:55 PM
Per above...

https://i.imgur.com/cVrF4i9.jpg
Doug Garson
07-02-2018, 2:23 PM
I use a ton of different push blocks and sticks with a bandsaw and I am pretty sure Bruce does to, evidenced by the use of the "roll eyes" sarcasm emoji... :)
oops, looks like I missed the emoji. :eek:
Bruce Page
07-02-2018, 4:20 PM
I use a ton of different push blocks and sticks with a bandsaw and I am pretty sure Bruce does to, evidenced by the use of the "roll eyes" sarcasm emoji... :)

Yes, it was a tongue in cheek comment that didn’t convey well. :o