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    Minimax 16 'plastic handle' - what is this for?

    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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    It's the bare bones handle to make a push-block.
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    I didn't get one with my mm16!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Page View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
    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'.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Page View Post
    Yeah, there's not much need for a push block on a bandsaw.
    I've seen people use push blocks when resawing on a bandsaw.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Garson View Post
    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...
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    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.
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    It's part "A" of a DIY Fritz und Franz jig for your slider...........Rod.

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    Per above...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Van Huskey View Post
    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Van Huskey View Post
    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.
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