I never thought I would wear an apron. Vanity is decreasing, and functionality is more important. Tool belts were a thing for me. They tend to tug on my hips. So, I’m trying an apron. Having the weight rest on my shoulders is more comfortable than feeling like my pants are falling off. Another advantage to an apron is the amount of storage. Tape measures, pencils, ear plugs, and RZmasks. The obvious bonus is protection from wood chips and dust.
Adding rubber grip on #3d printed push block.
A while back I used the 3D printer to make this push block to use mainly on the table saw. I found the design of the push block on thingiverse.com and it took around 40 hours of printing time. Fast forward to today. I am doing one of the last steps. The push block on it’s own does not hold the wood very well. I am putting a little rubber on the bottom. It is a material I found at a big box store with the drawer liners. Hopefully, it grips the wood better.
Side note: I received a MIcro Jig branded push block as a gift. It is a little smaller, but the rubber material they use is really good. So, now I have an original, and a 3D printed version. I may have $20 invested in the one I printed. This is an example of the power of a 3D printer. Sure, you need to be patient as 3D printing is not fast. It shows that when you want a ‘thing’ you may find a freely available plan and print it rather than buying it. That being said, I don’t want to discount the original branded push block. I believe the value is in the idea, not the tangible object.
