View Full Version : GRR-Ripper aggravation
John Lemke
01-29-2008, 12:08 AM
I like my GR-200, but it also annoys me to the point of creative vulgarity at times. I find it very hard to move the center leg, and if it's been some time since I last tried to adjust it, I almost invariably forget what happened last time -- I loosen one of the knobs too much and unwind it out of the flat, oval-shaped nut. Then it's a matter of taking the side off and reassembling the thing.
So, has anyone encountered this problem and addressed it? Maybe some candle wax on the parts that slide unwillingly? A little quality time with some sandpaper or a file?
Thanks -- John (who's covered with plaster dust from ripping out a wall to expand his workshop!)
Tom Veatch
01-29-2008, 12:48 AM
...I find it very hard to move the center leg, and ... has anyone encountered this problem and addressed it? Maybe some candle wax on the parts that slide unwillingly? A little quality time with some sandpaper or a file?
You're not alone as I have the same problem with mine but have not as yet attemped to find a solution
Richard Blaine
01-29-2008, 3:11 AM
Count me in on this problem as well. I've been extremely disappointed in the product. In fact, to the point of wishing I had just stuck to a push shoe.
I was also disappointed when a couple of days ago, in another thread, someone asked for push stick designs. Several responders answered by telling the OP to just get the grripper.
Brodie Brickey
01-29-2008, 3:36 AM
I've got the gripper, and I've been happy with it. There are still a lot of things where the gripper isn't a replacement for a push stick.
Ripping really thin stock that requires 'sacrificing' the push stick.
jointer work.
Sometimes its just too tall for good control.I haven't encountered the problems you describe, but I don't adjust the center very much if ever.
Brian Penning
01-29-2008, 4:34 AM
HAD the same problem but a shot of WD40(or was it Jig-A-Loo?) on the shafts fixed it.
Peter Stahl
01-29-2008, 5:52 AM
Maybe a shot of Topcoat would do it?
Rick Moyer
01-29-2008, 6:17 AM
Richard, I'd be happy to take yours off your hands so you can go back to a push stick. Actually the middle leg doesn't move easily but I haven't found it to be aggravating. I suspect a little lubricant or sanding should resolve the problem. I love the design of the Grrripper. Maybe you guys got The Griper!!:D
Joe Mioux
01-29-2008, 9:14 AM
After having one lie around the shop for 6 months, I bought another one. Since adding the second one, I really like them and now use them all the time.
Yes, the middle grip is tough to move. I normally just move it from one side to the other.
Not enough of an issue to consider in an agravation though. I like the idea of a little lubricant on the slide.
joe
Ray Petri
01-29-2008, 9:17 AM
A little bit of silicone on the middle slide works great.
Steve Roxberg
01-29-2008, 10:29 AM
I've got the gripper, and I've been happy with it. There are still a lot of things where the gripper isn't a replacement for a push stick.
Ripping really thin stock that requires 'sacrificing' the push stick.
jointer work.
Sometimes its just too tall for good control.I haven't encountered the problems you describe, but I don't adjust the center very much if ever.
Probably my number one use of a Gripper is face jointing boards, I have two of the. Why do you say it isn't a replacement for jointer work?
Glen Blanchard
01-29-2008, 10:32 AM
Had the same problem. A touch of wax and all is well.
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