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It's just a push stick right. The tray is definitely a gimmic, but I expected that when I bought it, so I can't hold that against the product. Why spend $20 on it when I can just use a wood scrap. I've used it multiple times now and found it's much easier to control the wood and it's thin profile allows me to get it into some tight spots.
Again, don't get me wrong, this is a well made product, I just doubt you will use "docking station" all that much, so think whether the push stick is worth your money. Maybe it's just me, but I found no use for the base. I can see why someone would design a set like this, it sounds good in theory, but the fact of the matter is that when I am cutting wood, I only need the stick, and once I am done, I don't need this wobbly storage for either pencil or tape. That's why I gave it 4 stars only. Stick is really good, though I am sure there are others on the market, or the one you made yourself that serves the same purpose.
I bought this over a year ago and I'm thinking about getting another one so I don't need to keep moving mine between machines. I agree with a previous reviewer that a couple of magnets on the base would be great to keep this on the side of a machine. I like the fact that it is narrow enough to do thing cuts in the table saw. The offset handle also helps by staying (and keeping your hand) out of the way from the cut.
This tool is irreplaceable. I had a close friend lose the tip of his index finger and completely obliterate the bone in his ring finger in a table saw accident. I didn't mount mine to the fence, instead I put it below the deck in a spot less prone to getting in the way or getting broken. The tape measure and pencil storage is a bit of a joke, though it's a nice thought. We all know how dangerous table saws can be. The thin profile and offset handle keeps everything away from danger. For the price, it's a little high for a fancy piece of plastic, but it's certainly a lot cheaper than stitches and the likes. It grips nicely and thanks to the bright orange color is easier to spot if your shop is cluttered.
I have since used it to cut wide and narrow parts with great ease. I wasn't sure about buying a piece of plastic for such an important use but I was pleasantly surprised at how sturdy it is. The handle is in a great position allowing positive control without getting in the way of my saws blade gaurd. I bought the Bench Dog push stick for use on my table saw after a close friend had lost part of two fingers in an accident on his table saw. I really like the device. I know I'll get many years of good use and protection.I've also found it very useful on my router table, another one of those devices that could mame you if you lose focus. The non-slip material on the bottom makes it very easy to control both feed and position.
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