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Thread: Who uses/likes the Grr-Ripper?

  1. #76
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    Sep 2004
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    Jacksonville, FL
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    I just ordered the Grr-Ripper 100. I'll add the 200 when I can afford to add another one.
    Marshall
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    A Stickley fan boy.

  2. #77
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    Dec 2012
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    Bedford, NH
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    I was initially hesitant when considering whether or not to buy one. The Lowe's had a sale on the push pads for $5/ea and I picked up a couple. I liked them immediately for use on the TS, router & jointer & soon after decided to purchase the Grr-Ripper Advanced Model (https://www.microjig.com/products/grr-ripper) despite wondering if it would be a PITA to adjust its use each time. Frankly, I was pleased. Getting used to it took a couple of applications, but it got easier & its safety features are good. I've used it on the table saw, router table & have learned to overcome its limited height capacity with wooden elevator blocks if needed. However, the 1/8" leg is vulnerable should one attempt to slice something to 1/8" thickness, or close to it. I tried this & apparently didn't hold the leg tightly enough against the fence. The leg was no longer 1/8" thick. So, I ordered a replacement & the CS rep actually threw in 2 extras. Now I have three 1/8" legs. How good is that!
    Nevertheless, I'm going back to slicing off the end of stock so the thin piece is not between the blade & the fence.
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  3. #78
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    Oct 2007
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    well, I've had two of them since they came out. I love it, use them all the time, and over time have replaced a lot of the little rubber things. I use two so I can walk a board through hand over hand method to keep equal constant pressure on both sides of the blades.

    Prior to upgrading to the sawstop that has the great riving knife, I also had the micro jig that went great together.

    The've a tadd more expensive now, but I still consider them essential.

    Where I really appreciate is cutting that tiny cutoff piece. You keep total control. I would never attempt the cut with a normal push stick for those thin cuts.

    great vid here
    https://youtu.be/WSDhUdxl-C4

  4. #79
    I needed to make a bunch of 1" wide and 3/8" thick Wenge strips yesterday. I tried using other methods, but everything was far scarier to use. Pushing them with a stick as the piece gets narrower and narrower does help boost my cardio for the day however.

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