GRReat? Has anybody used this before?

[Tim Allaire]

I was looking up some featherboards for my TS and ran across this contraption. Does anybody have on of these? Does it work? 100% protection (is that for real)? Is it worth it?

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?familyid=4393&productid=820434

Tim

[Rod Upfold]

Just do a search of the forum using the word "gripper".


Rod

[glenn bradley]

I bought two at the recommendation of members here, love them. They seem expensive but you will be amazed at how often you use them. Do a search here on GRR-Ripper and you'll get more than you can stand. I rarely use the lartge sole plate but the stand off block is essential so just buy a pair of the 200's and be done with it. Watch for sales at Woodcraft, Rockler, etc. I think I got mine from Lee Valley for about $80 for the pair during one sale or another.

[Larry Fox]

I had one and could never really get used to it. I could not really use it on my TS because it didn't work with my Bies splitter and could never get used to it on the jointer. Perhaps if I had two....

[Eddie Darby]

I think I got mine from Lee Valley for about $80 for the pair during one sale or another.

What's that??????????:confused:

Lee Valley had a sale!!! :eek:

I must have missed that! :mad:

After being a customer for 24 years, and they finally had a sale, and I missed it!
Hope I don't have to wait another 24 years!:D:D:D:D


http://www.microjig.com/

There is a DVD that shows this unit at work. Only $7.95

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=49712&cat=1,43000

[Ralph Okonieski]

I received one for Xmas two years ago (at my request). I liked it so much that I asked for a second one this Xmas. I like them very much. They are more comfortable to use on both the tablesaw and jointer. They are really good on the jointer. Well worth the money IMHO.

[Ed Falis]

I have two of them, and have been using them for years. A great accessory. Understand that I normally use an overhead Brett-Guard on the TS. The grr-rippers come in handy when I can't, and often when I can. Not to mention using them for the router table.

[Bill White]

I just use the GripTites, Board Buddies, and a push stick 'cause that's what I have. Still (as of 1:50 CST) all ten, and no body bruises.
Bill

[Brent Harding]

I got the Grip-Tites not too long ago and love them. They are really easy to use. Unfortunately my current benchtop saw's top is not magnetic, but have a bigger Craftsman being handed down to me soon.

[Jesse Cloud]

I have both the grip-tites and the grippers - no not overkill:rolleyes:.

I use the grip-tites like traditional featherboards or a hold-downs when dadoing. Problem there is that as a hold-down, they don't leave room for a pushstick, you have to push with another piece of stock of the same dimension.

I use the grippers for cutting small pieces or when the workpiece is small. Totally safe.

You need two, so you can 'leapfrog' for long boards.

The splitter that comes with the gripper is really great, with different placement, it can loosely press the board against the fence, or really push it back. I find it improves the smoothness of cut nicely.

[Tim Malyszko]

I bought a set at the Woodworking show this weekend and already started using them on all my machines that I would normally use pushsticks, featherboards or pads on - bandsaw, tablesaw, jointer router table. After seeing the live demo and then watching my free DVD after purchasing them, I was amazed at how much safer they make normal cuts.

Personally, I still would not venture outside each equipment's normal use just because of the Grippers. In other words, these won't give me an excuse to do stupid things.

[Ron Hedrick]

Wouldn't make a rip without it.

[Joe Spear]

There are are several threads on various forums about the pros and cons of the GRRipper. I have them and like them (although I don't use them all the time). However, there are others who are frightened by the idea of passing their hands over the blade of a table saw. Do a search and read the differing opinions. I also have a pair of Grip-Tites, which I find very useful.

[Greg Hines, MD]

I use it all the time. It is particularly good at the router table, but also at the table saw as well. Though I will say, that the $13 handle bridge package is a good addition, not for the bridges themselves, but for the phenolic piece used for catching the back edge of a small piece.

Doc