Pushsticks

[Justin Schmidt]

Watched the Jon Hancock video at the weurtz hammer in where he dropped knowledge and how to grind. I know Nick wheeler uses that same method. So who else uses that method for bevel grinding? If so can you share a pic of your push stick? I have lots of walnut I could use. Thank you all!

 

[NC Biker]

I've tried PVC like nick and various wood sticks, but I've found this works the best for me. I lay the blade across my index finger and push with the thumb. works great!

 

[Darrin Sanders]

I've tried PVC like nick and various wood sticks, but I've found this works the best for me. I lay the blade across my index finger and push with the thumb. works great!

Yep, best push sticks ever for me. The best thing about them is that I never lose them. LOL

 

[Ken H>]

AND when grinding after HT, you're sure to keep heat down.

 

[KUNTZI66]

I use a stick when I'm hogging, then just hands for the rest. 36 grit is not forgiving.

 

[kuraki]

I do it like NC Biker.

 

[Aidenag]

I learned via HDPE pushsticks from a few mastersmiths, who now are using teflon last i heard. I still use hdpe though as finely ground and heated teflon is kinda horribly for ya, and i already ingest enough gunk as is. As i view it, a well designed pushstick just gives better performance, safer grinding, and more precision. Of course some stuff just requires goin freehand, but for bevel grinding its a no brainer.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

Like most new guys I've had a heck of a time trying to grind free hand. I'm just having hard time grasping the "how". If your grinding the same angle how does that walk up the grind? Or do you knock down the apex of the last angle (make sense?) I've watched every video and read a ton of threads. And ground ALOT of steel. Just can't quite seem to get it together. Tried this way and it turned out WAY better

 

[Hengelo_77]

I use a paint stirring stick with a notch so the spine rests on it

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Nicky uses a Teflon push stick.

 

[golfer1]

Push stick for me except when doing fine work. I'm not that experienced though.

 

[Justin Schmidt]

Nicky uses a Teflon push stick.

That's what I had seen just didn't know if he was STILL doing it this way. Videos were from a few years ago

 

[Salem Straub]

I use a push stick when roughing, but freehand, not with a tool rest like I think you are speaking of. It's not an aid to grinding straight or getting a certain plunge, but more to keep my hands from getting burnt and to increase the pressure I can apply. Just a flat stick with a little step on the bottom of the end, to hold the blade spine.

 

[john april]

i only use a pushstick for profiling with a tool rest. here it is. DSC_0360 by john april, on Flickr

 

[Matthew Gregory]

I have to admit, I’m really let down by the lack of craftsmanship displayed in this pushstick. Really, John, I’ve come to expect better of you.

i only use a pushstick for profiling with a tool rest. here it is. DSC_0360 by john april, on Flickr

 

[john april]

LOL ! it is ragged but has lots of experience.

 

[NC Biker]

Nicky uses a Teflon push stick.

Not all the time.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

My point was that his push stick is made of Teflon.

 

[NC Biker]

My point was that his push stick is made of Teflon.

My point was that it's not always made of Teflon, sometimes it's made of flesh and bone.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

I made my initial post because you said his push stick was PVC.

It isn’t.

I've tried PVC like nick