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Does your push block have a heel? If so it doesn't matter much what you use. I have always used sand paper glued to the bottom. Sorry but I can't speak to the mousepad.
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LV offers high-friction sheet material with PSA backing that works well for this sort of thing.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.as...&cat=1,43456,43465
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I've made push blocks with a mouse pad glued on the bottom. There are a lot of different types of mouse pads and obviously some will work well while others won't work worth a ****. Thin ones work better, last longer. The pad eventually comes unstuck, but a bit of contact cement fixes it. Dust will make them less sticky. You can wipe them off with a damp cloth and pretty much be back in business. Other non-skid type materials would work as well as long as the surface to your project is tacky and you can glue the opposing surface to your push block, but you can find mouse pads for free. But I have to agree with DanW that my preference is for a push block with a "heel" so you have a mechanical stop rather than just friction working for you. Friction alone will not be as positive or dependable.
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Go to Walmart and get some shelf liner. Its just like what LV sells except it won't prevent rust. I bought a couple rolls a few years ago and use it for free hand routing, too.
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