GRR-RIPPER Complete Double Pack Limited Addition by MICROJIG
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jonathan s.
Greater than one weekLove this set up. If you value your digits this is a must. I have been using for almost a year and have not had a single issue. It always grips and it always stays where you need it.
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ranchdog
Greater than one weekCant recommend enough. Use in large woodshop everyday and wish we had always had them.
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Dennis76nyc
> 3 dayThese are great tools. After purchasing/using 1 for months, I decided to purchase this set of 2. Granted this set up comes with all the additional pieces the single tool doesn’t, still great tools. Used heavily for building cabinets, doors, French cleats, stiles & rails, shelving.
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John T. Horner
> 3 dayThe simple scrap wood stick of old has evolved into a complex set of configurable push-blocks. Used correctly this makes table saw projects safer and more precise. This is a nice addition to my home workshop.
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Carlgo
> 3 dayEight squared feet of parts to put together (for one unit)! Awesome. They all go together properly and there is the Mother of All Manuals to help you. It makes those from other manufacturers look like garbage. Slick, glossy, fine drawing in color...the rest should cower in shame. Take it from one who did get a finger into a tablesaw blade. There go the dreams of being a hand model. Do it right. Not just vastly more safely, but with control and precision. No more sticks, boards lifting up or 600 mph (.45 cal pistol speed) kickbacks trying to get you. You know the woodworking demons are always trying to get you. This tool, if used with some thought and patience, pretty much eliminates the worst problem in using this sort of equipment I particularly like the new drop down heel that pushes the workpiece along even if the conditions are too slick for the rubber friction pads. They move up and down so that the leapfrog way you use these on longer boards is easy and safe. These are very cleverly designed and all the components are well made. Because they are so modular the company offers updates for older ones. Believe it or not, I already had one of the older models and with the much better idea of using two I was ready to buy one when this became available. Must have been my magical powers.
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Belle Mosciski
> 3 dayI have been involved in woodworking for a long time. I saw the Micro-Jig GRR-RIPPER years ago at a woodworking show and dismissed it as a gimmick because I felt it looked like a toy. Recently I needed to rip a large number (50+) of 3/32” strips of hardwood. I purchased a few different thin strip rip guides and none of them produced consistent, repeatable results. I saw a video for the GRR-RIPPER here on Amazon and decided to take another look, so I purchased a set for my 10” cabinet saw. I am very glad I did. The GRR-RIPPER Complete 2-pack is incredible and worth the purchase price. I was able to precisely rip all of the 3/32” strips with end-to-end consistency and accuracy. The level of control of the workpiece is incredible. Yes, 3/32” is thinner than the 1/8” leg of the GRR-RIPPER is intended for ripping and at this thickness the 1/8” leg is sacrificial, but that is to be expected and the 1/8” leg is easily replaceable. Yes, you need to assemble the GRR-RIPPER yourself, but there is a good reason for this. The GRR-RIPPER is so versatile and customizable for a wide variety of woodworking tasks that without knowing how the unit is assembled you will never realize the full potential and versatility of this tool. The construction of the GRR-RIPPER is very well thought out and it is obvious that the people at Micro-Jig understand the issues we woodworkers face on a daily basis. Something so simple as a rubber o-ring to hold screws in place is a real time saver. I have a new appreciation for Micro-jig products and plan on purchasing additional accessories in the near future.
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Once in a while
> 3 dayTheres a reason around a quarter of a million of these things have sold despite being pricey -- its a terrific pushblock system for table saws or router tables. The pushblocks are almost infinitely adjustable, especially with the add-on packages. And this complete double pack comes with all the add-ons. Why get a double pack? A couple of reasons -- with two pushblocks you can walk the material through the saw or router. Or you can have one set up for one size stock and the other ready for a different size. You get in the box: 2 Grr-Ripper units -- the GR-200 advanced models with stabilizer plates for extra stability 2 handle bridge kits for better control 2 deflector/connectors, which deflect sawdust and wood chips but also will connect two Grr-Rippers for cutting longer or wider stock 2 gravity heel kits, drop-down tabs that hook the end of stock 2 legs for ripping 1/8-inch strips These things come completely disassembled so plan to spend some time putting them together. And while the instructions are very good, theres been a change to assembly step two, and that change is noted on the back of the parts list card, not in the assembly instruction manual. So flip the parts card over and check it for assembly changes. I also overlooked and left out the black O-rings when I assembled the first one and had to undo things to put them in. It takes at least an hour to assemble the first one, but its a good time to get familiar with the features and adjustability. The only tool needed for assembly is a Phillips screwdriver. I like that there are brass bushings for receiving screws instead of holes threaded into plastic. The assembly hardware is very good quality too. Great quality overall.
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Ron Wis
> 3 dayThese adjustable plastic push blocks are designed to push stock through your table saw (and routers- which I don’t have) during rip cuts. They are well regarded in the woodworking profession. You can rip very thin cuts on thin stock using these blocks, but your table saw must have a zero clearance insert. The blocks reduce the possibility of fingers getting too close to the blade and kick-back. You position the blocks on top of the stock and push. The blade goes through an adjustable tunnel under the push block keeping your hands away from the blade all while maintaining pressure against the rip fence to avoid kick-back. The blocks require a dry-run, with the saw off, to make sure there is clearance for the blade. The blocks grip very well, (eventually the gripping surface can get filled with sawdust and lose grip, but there is a procedure to clean them and return them to full grip) having a special high friction material on them. This kit includes two blocks. Two blocks are almost a necessity for ripping long stock. With two blocks, you push/hold using one block and, when you push too far, you remove the first one and place it behind the second for continuous motion (there are demo videos on the website and Youtube). It takes some practice. There are lots of accessory attachments included for additional support for different sized stock. I highly recommend these.
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D.D
> 3 dayA trip to the ER and losing fingers are more expensive than this set. If you work with a table saw, and push through thin strips of wood, you know how dangerous it can get. You dont get many second chances when it comes to your limbs. This box is a set of 2 and has everything you need to make woodworking a safer hobby. I can push through hardwood flooring safely, and even rip them down to whatever width I need without much fear of kickback and cutting myself. It gives me more confidence when using the table saw. It took a bit of a learning curve, but a few practice cuts on scrap wood and test cuts, and you will get the hang of it. These are high quality and durable feeling jigs. I would definitely recommend getting this set even if you dont think you need 2 of everything.
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mvs042007
20-11-2024Item as described , good quality...