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   bones | Jul 17, 2009 07:41pm | #1

   If you are reffering to the microjig GRR-Ripper that woodpecker sells, I have two of them.  I love the way they work.  They apply pressure to both sides of the stock and thin stock is easy to cut.   I would not cut on the TS with out them. I also user their microjig splitter.  They work great together.   They are not cheap, but my hands are worth it.  Use them on the router table and jointer as well. 

   http://www.microjig.com/

    

   The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Renaldus Magnus
   

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   veggiefahmah123 | Jul 17, 2009 11:19pm | #2

   Thanks very much, Bones.Tom

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   smslaw | Jul 17, 2009 11:26pm | #3

   I totally agree with Bones. Very clever designs and they make some cuts a lot safer.

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   Jimurock | Jul 18, 2009 01:31am | #4

   I agree.  In addition to being safe they also give a very clean cut.  They work just as well over a riving knife.  You really need two though for anything but a very short workpiece -- I don't know why they don't sell them in pairs at a discount.

   Jim

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   veggiefahmah123 | Jul 18, 2009 02:03am | #5

   OK, thanks again to the Knots community- I just ordered one. Making a batch of chairs with a lot of small, thin rips.

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   jonnieboy | Jul 18, 2009 05:17am | #6

   Jimurock,

   I agree with you, the Grr-Ripper is not only a great tool, but a great safety tool as well. I have a contractor saw, and the distance from the front of the table to the blade isn't very much, maybe 6". I  need to order another of these to be able to feed stock hand-over-hand.

   A second one, a little expensive. Worth it, yes, but they should offer a deal for two at once, and also maybe to those having one already and now buying another.

   Hmm. I think I have an e-mail to write to Microjig.

   -jonnieboy  

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   jonnieboy | Jul 18, 2009 04:17pm | #7

   I just sent Microjig an e-mail about a price break on two Grr-Rippers.

   It's been over a minute now and I haven't heard back. Just kidding. I'll let you know what happens.

   I just realized I'm posting a message to myself here. Hello, jonnieboy. You sure are a great woodworker. I don't think I've ever seen anyone pick it up so quickly before. You're an inspiration to us all. And smart. And handsome! When are going to finish your workbench? We're very excited to hear all about it.

   --jonnieboy, "I really must get out more often."

   Edited 7/18/2009 9:19 am ET by jonnieboy

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   RalphBarker | Jul 18, 2009 04:21pm | #8

   Next, you'll be tweeting to yourself. ;-)

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   jonnieboy | Jul 18, 2009 04:23pm | #9

   Twitters never win, winners never twit.

   Jon 

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   bones | Jul 18, 2009 05:13pm | #10

   Good luck on the discount.  I tried that when I got mine and they were the same price where ever you looked.  If you've not registered with woodcraft for your 10% birthday discount you could go that rout.  I'm registered for myself, wife, and two sons.  Its amazing we all do woodworking :).   The second one to me is crucial for doing long pieces.  By walking it through and always having one applying downward pressure you have constant control of the piece.  The piece in this picture (glass retainer strips) was done using a router table & TS with the fence set to 7/16 from the blade. I thcknessed the strips to the proper thickness and then put a 1/4 round on each side of the strip.  Then using two grr-rippers, walked it through the blade cutting long strips to be mitered and custom fit flipping the piece around to get two cuts at each pass then back to the router table.  I would not have attempted that with out that tool.  It kept equal pressure on the piece against the fence, the piece on the outside of the blade, and with the attachment that adjusts to the table, it kept it completely stable as it passed through.  Otherwise I would have set the fence a safe distance away from the blade and cut the 7/16" strip off the outside of the blade requiring a reset of the fence after each cut due to the main piece getting smaller. I was able to cut those strips down till the piece got about an 1" wide and I could no longer have pressure on both sides of the blade.  It's slick ripping long boards are a breeze.   

   View ImageThe nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Renaldus Magnus

   
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   flairwoodworks | Jul 18, 2009 06:06pm | #11

   I seem to recall that at woodworking shows, they have a deal if you buy two. Never seen that repeated at a store thought... I believe that Peachtree is the usual vendor at shows. On their website, you can get two (of either model) for the price of two, plus a penny but it includes the DVD worth about $10. No screaming deal.http://www.ptreeusa.com/grr-ripperinfo.htmChris @ http://www.flairwoodworks.com and http://www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com)

    - Success is not the key to happiness.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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   jonnieboy | Jul 18, 2009 07:41pm | #12

   bones and flair,

   Lee Valley has free shipping this week. Sometimes that's better than a discount. I'll look at Peachtree. Thanks.

   Oh, hey! Nice looking window trim! It's a great example.

   --jonnieboy

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   jonnieboy | Jul 18, 2009 07:55pm | #13

   Flair,

   Here it is at Lee Valley, 2$ cheaper and free shipping! Woo-hoo! It probably works out about the same as the discount at Woodcraft.

   http://www.leevalley.com/images/item/woodworking/powertool/03j8010s1.jpg

   -jonnieboy

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   bones | Jul 18, 2009 08:32pm | #14

   two bucks is two bucks! The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.' - Renaldus Magnus

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   WillGeorge | Jul 19, 2009 03:35am | #15

   I just realized I'm posting a message to myself here. Hello, 

   Like me and my wife! But I still love her...