joekuhn

I found the MicroJig GRR-Ripper at Lee Valley for $59.50. I am 100% sold on this tool and use it on both by table saw and router table when appropriate. The built in adjustmets and accessory stabilizing plates give the tool almost unlimited flexibility to handle most jobs without having to stop and make special purpose push blocks. I also use the MicroJig Splitter. GRR-Ripper has a good website at http://www.microjig.com/ .

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hennemark

I wasn't able to seee picture that Forgedblades posted, but knew I wanted a safer way to push stock on my table saw, so decided to spring for the GRR-Ripper. I found them on a 15% off after-Christmas sale at one of the on-line suppliers, which made the decision a bit easier.

Although the buggers are pricey, even on sale, they have been very well thought out and engineered. There's more to the units than is apparent just by looking at one, all which are desigend to increase stability when making cuts, which increases accuracy and safety. I agree with vrbradley: I like to make my own jigs, but don't want to compromise safety. There are many features of the jig that you'd have a very hard time duplicating in the shop, in particular the rubber base that significantly enhances the way it works.

I bought the 200 model, but you'd probably do fine with just the 100 model if you want to save a few bucks. I do like the increased functionality you get from the 200.

I debated about buying the DVD instructional video, wondering what I would get out of it. I bought it and found that it not only gave me valuable information on how to best use the unit, it also challenged me to experiment with new projects, and showed me how easy it would be to jazz up some projects with decorative inlays. The presentations are somewhat slow, so it takes about two hours to watch it. It was also on sale, and worth the extra money.

Fourleftpaws

Well for me – as I am sure it is with all woodworkers, safety is very important and when the saw guard has to be removed to work with a piece of wood, I think the GRR-Ripper is the push block to have. I showed this item to a friend who had a kick back on his table saw and after his expenditure of over $10 K on hospital bills and reconstruction work on his fingers, now wishes over and over that he would have had something like this as he felt he would of saved some aches and pains. His next purchase, he said will be the Ripper. I also think my next purchase will be the Ripper -as soon as the cost of Christmas wears off.

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George II

Where did you get it? Which supplier?

bobj3

Hi Guys

I did pickup two sets of the GRR-Ripper when they 1st came out about 15 to 18 years ago and I used them on the radio arm saw and the table saw but I found them to be just a bit lame ,always in the way and they did like to push the stock to one side or to say away from the fence, I did play with for a long time and then I just took them off and put them in a box,,they are now somewhere in the shop in a box...

But I did find some hold downs that do work well and I did make my own that work well also...

here's a like to the new ones I found..

Feather Wheel

http://www.stockroomsupply.com/Feather_Wheels.php

http://www.theonlinewoodshow.com/sho...od=featherdemo

http://www.stockroomsupply.com/

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I also use the Sanding Mops from the same web site, they are great for panel doors or any edge work that needs to be sanded plus if you make your own molding or picture fames ,it's a great tool to have in the work shop....makes sanding a snap... I use the 4" one and the 6" one in a 1/2" battery type drill.




I have the 2 big ones and the small one for the Dremel, for fine clean up work...

http://www.stockroomsupply.com/The_Sanding_Mop.php

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PodCast videos
RWS on YouTube

http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html
Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail
Machine Cut ▼
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/

http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/

http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm

Bob J.

Hamlin

Woodcraft carries it, I'm not sure about others.

Bob, I've noticed that even Bob and Rick R. use jigs or finger boards to help hold the workpiece down. Even Norm A. does the same. Perhaps its a jig thing. (shrugs) lol

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hennemark

I bought two Model 200's at Hartville Tool just before Christmas (item # 76803). They're still on sale as I write this for $57.96. Although the listed shipping cost on their website for two of them should have been $12, when I went to check out, shiping was free. I'm not sure why, but I didn't complain. The list price and what I found on other websites was $69.99 plus shipping. I suspect other suppliers might have great deals on them too.

bobj3

Hi Ken

I did copy Bob & Rick's because they do work very well and are the best ones I now have, they work for hold downs a also push the stock to the fence..plus they can be clamped in place or put in a Tee-slot track...
Plus they are cheap to make, some scrap stock and about 5 mins. on the band saw and they are done.. LOL




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PodCast videos
RWS on YouTube

http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html
Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail
Machine Cut ▼
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/

http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/

http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm

Bob J.

karateed

Hey BJ, do you have plans for how you made those or did you do it from your brain and what you saw on the tube?

Thanks,

Ed......:-)

bobj3

Hi Ed

From the tube and a bit from my brain,,I wanted one that was abit bigger (thicker/taller) on the end but not to stiff...

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PodCast videos
RWS on YouTube

http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html
Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail
Machine Cut ▼
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/

http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/

http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm

Bob J.