Julie

Any one have any thoughts on the GRR-Ripper blade guard and push block?
see http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...12&cat=1,43000

~Julie~

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Kevin

That looks neat, especally when workin with the table saw.

Mike

Julie that sure is one whiz bang push block. If you like the concept, why not build one out of wood to see if you like it $80 worth? And then... HEY! Why buy one when you already built one?

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Maurice

Hi Julie:
To me the grripper looks complicated and expensive and likely won't do any more that the simple pusher/holders that Bob & Rick make.
But the suggestion about making your own really appeals to me.
Mo

reible

FYI

Just got a Hartville catalog today, on page 131 item 76803 GR 200 GRR-Ripper $64.99 US

If you want the web site look at:
http://www.routerforums.com/bargain-bin/763-line-shopping.html

Ed

Woodnut65

Hi: I have a Gripper and it works very well. I bought it becaause I had to cut some
very narrow strips on my table saw. It's adjustable and rides over the blade, but you must be careful about the height of the saw blade. cocking the handle of the Gripper allows you to put pressure down and towrd the rip fence.
Woodnut65

JCouch

I've always been of the opinion if you see something you like, do a little reverse engineering and build your own out of scrap wood. Woodworking is not just building pretty things to show off to people, but building things, period. This pusher block is nice, but why spend $80 for some plastic when you could spend a couple of hours actually building it out of wood using your own design? Woodworking is woodworking, whether it be building a beautiful jewelry box, a chest of drawers for you grandchild, or a jig or tool to make life easier when in the shop.

vrbradley

Julie...
I respect the guys who build their own, and in some cases I even try that myself, but when it comes to safety, well, the price of the gripper is well worth it to me. I have one and love it. It works well for use on the table saw of course, especially for narrow cuts, and it works very well for routing on a table mounter riuter.
It gives you a lot of "safe" control even on small parts when using the router table. One old mans opinion, but you know what they say about opinions.....they are like noses "every bodt has one"...good luck
Brad

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Forgedblades

My Co-Worker did just that. Here is a pic.

It does the basic functions that the gripper does, and he made it out of scrap material.

vrbradley

Looks good, the concept is the same and looks like it would work just as well. I may make myself one too...one question?..what did you use as the material on the edges to grip the work peice?

Brad

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