Subject:       GRR-Ripper -- worth it?
Posted By:   Larry Marker in AL
Date:            Thursday, 27 November 2003, at 2:09 p.m.

You guys that bought one of the fancy GRR-Rippers -- do you still use it after having had it for a few months? Is it the cat's meow that the manufacturer claims it is?

Larry

Subject:       Definitely!
Posted By:   Harold Blair - Traditional Craftsman
Date:            Thursday, 27 November 2003, at 4:21 p.m.
In Response To: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Larry Marker in AL)

I actually have two. Indispensible when I have to cut really thin/narrow strips on my table saw. Two actually work well to cut long strips. Harold

Subject:       Mine's going with me to the grave!
Posted By:   Mike Schwing, sick at home (again) today
Date:            Thursday, 27 November 2003, at 9:42 p.m.
In Response To: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Larry Marker in AL)

Love that thing! I find more uses for that thing than almost any other "accessory" I own.

Subject:       Re: Mine's going with me to the grave!
Posted By:   Fred West in West Chester, PA
Date:            Thursday, 27 November 2003, at 11:00 p.m.
In Response To: Mine's going with me to the grave! (Mike Schwing, sick at home (again) today)

Mike, Sorry to hear that you are sick. Of course if you had hauled ash out of the woods during the winds a few weeks ago you would probably be feeling alright. I hope that you had a great Turkey Day. I love my Grrr gripper also. Fred

Subject:       Re: GRR-Ripper -- worth it?
Posted By:   Bill H. in Jersey
Date:            Thursday, 27 November 2003, at 9:49 p.m.
In Response To: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Larry Marker in AL)

I have a pair for about a year now(glad I got two) and would not be without them,I use 'em at the table saw,jointer,router table anyplace I dont want my hands getting too close to the cutter and they really grip well, giving you good control of the work.

Subject:       Re: GRR-Ripper -- worth it?
Posted By:   Jim DeLaney, Tustin, CA
Date:            Thursday, 27 November 2003, at 10:34 p.m.
In Response To: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Larry Marker in AL)

My question with it is whether you can use it with a splitter, or for that matter, even with most guards.

It seems like, if you're using a splitter, the GRRipper would be relegated to being just another (very expensive) push stick.

If you're not using a guard and/or splitter, it does seem a good idea, though.

Jim D.

Subject:       Re: GRR-Ripper -- worth it?
Posted By:   Mike Schwing from Md.
Date:            Friday, 28 November 2003, at 8:20 a.m.
In Response To: Re: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Jim DeLaney, Tustin, CA)

Depends on your splitter. If its one of those tiny little ones that sit low and behind the blade - you could use the GRIPPER. If its a standard - nope. However, I can't manage to rip 1/4" wide strips reliably and accurately with a blade guard in place - the blade guard prevents the fence from moving in that close in my case. I could do it I guess if the offcuts were my workpieces but then the fence has to move with every cut, decreasing speed and accuracy.

You're right though, for those of us who don't, and probably should, use a blade guard, the Grripper is fine.

Subject:       Re: GRR-Ripper -- worth it?
Posted By:   Ed Falis - Ipswich, MA
Date:            Friday, 28 November 2003, at 12:51 p.m.
In Response To: Re: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Jim DeLaney, Tustin, CA)

Hi Jim,

Yeah, it depends on the kind of splitter you have. I have a Brett-Guard, which has a small metal splitter that goes with it (the anti-kickback cleat is in the overarm guard). So I generally either use the overarm guard or the GRR-Ripper, not at the same time. The small splitter is not problem in this case - fits right through the ripper channel. Of course the manufacturer's claim is that the ripper eliminates the need for a splitter. I'm inclined to believe him based on the rationale they give, but use one anyway when possible.

- Ed

Subject:       Micro Jig has a new DVD for....
Posted By:   Art Silva
Date:            Thursday, 27 November 2003, at 10:37 p.m.
In Response To: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Larry Marker in AL)

$9.95 that features the GRR-Ripper along with some new products. It features five of our Guild members, including Ken Burton, Paul Anthony, Adolph Schneider and Craig Bentzley doing demos. Dave Bolash was the executive coordinator for the shoot. It is worth the price just to see master craftsman Adolph Schneider cut 1/4" strips of veneer on a table saw using two GRR-Rippers. I have two units and I have found them to be outstanding tools. No, I don't own a piece of Micro Jig. Damn!

Subject:       Re: Micro Jig has a new DVD for....
Posted By:   mike from American Sycamore
Date:            Thursday, 27 November 2003, at 11:42 p.m.
In Response To: Micro Jig has a new DVD for.... (Art Silva)

highly recomended!!!!worth every penny....I challenge you to cut 1/4" x 1/4" ebony pieces 3" long any other way that is safer and easier than using the Micro Jig Grripper...we use them daily here at the school.....you are correct that you must remove the guard and splitter but the Grripper in my opinion make this operation much more safe....Good luck
Mike

Subject:       Thanks guys
Posted By:   Larry Marker in AL
Date:            Friday, 28 November 2003, at 12:11 a.m.
In Response To: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Larry Marker in AL)

I need to write a letter to Santa.

Subject:       Benefit besides narrow cutting
Posted By:   James May
Date:            Friday, 28 November 2003, at 8:51 a.m.
In Response To: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Larry Marker in AL)

Howdy,
I too love my grippers. Besides greater control I've noticed an added benefit.

I used to occasionaly let my work pieces dip into the profiles of my smart fence inserts (guess I cut some holes a little too big).

With the Gripper's, when I get to the end of a workpiece, it glides right past the hole with the Gripper against the fence; and that green rubber does indeed reaallly hold. I can't use my fence feather board at the same time, but with Gripper i really don't need it.

Subject:       where can I see one of these GRR-Rippers?
Posted By:   Wayne Allen (Carson City, Nevada)
Date:            Friday, 28 November 2003, at 11:57 a.m.
In Response To: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Larry Marker in AL)

I sort of figured out what one of these things do, but where can I see what it is and where it can be obtained? Up to now, I've never heard of GRR-Ripper.

Subject:       Re: where can I see one of these GRR-Rippers? *LINK*
Posted By:   Ed Falis - Ipswich, MA
Date:            Friday, 28 November 2003, at 12:54 p.m.
In Response To: where can I see one of these GRR-Rippers? (Wayne Allen (Carson City, Nevada))

Try the URL below. They have a lot of good info there.

- Ed

Microjig

Subject:       Re: GRR-Ripper -- worth it?
Posted By:   Ed Falis - Ipswich, MA
Date:            Friday, 28 November 2003, at 12:47 p.m.
In Response To: GRR-Ripper -- worth it? (Larry Marker in AL)

It's a very good thing, especially if you have two so you can feed long stock hand over hand.

- Ed