collinb Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Purchased it Wed. Assembled Thur. Used it yesterday for the first time. It's a thumb saver. Very practical. It or something like it would have paid for itself several times over had I had it Monday evening. Sent from my MotoE2(4G-LTE) using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 It really does make work safer. It also can increase productivity . Multiple cuts of small parts becomes better with repetition. The narrow ripping leg, drop down tailpiece and The anti tip side shoe get used frequently in my shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Same here. There's a little bit of a learning curve to using them correctly, but like Steve said, they not only are safer, but do improve the quality of the cuts. I'm going to get a second pair to leave set up with the anti tip shoes because I put them on and take them off so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I have a pair of them and use them mostly for rip cuts on the table saw, but also when resawing on my bandsaw. I agree with Steve and Micks, they improve safety and quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I refused to cut anything smaller than about an inch on the table saw until I got those. Love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missioninwood Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I teach Basic Table Saw classes and I always demonstrate the Grrripper. At first we criticized them for the cost, Then we saw the real value. In my opinion, these are a must have. miw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I've had one for a year now and it's still in the box. I'm going to break it out and assemble it now and see what all the excitement is about. Just been lazy I guess! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 At first we criticized them for the cost, Then we saw the real value. In my opinion, these are a must have. miwYea pretty much any good safety device is cheaper then a finger or thumb.I use mine all to time, table saw, router table, band saw, jointer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Is using one pretty much a constant adjustment from one machine to another and from one cut to another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Is using one pretty much a constant adjustment from one machine to another and from one cut to another?Yes. That includes having to add and remove parts depending on each cut, especially with the GR-200. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Just wondering ....It sounds safer but it must take more time to mess with it...I half to worry about that stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted September 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Is using one pretty much a constant adjustment from one machine to another and from one cut to another?I used it this a.m. again.I took off the "side car" for ripping 2x4s used for attaching shelve rails. For each fence movement I had to check the center piece position and turn it 180 depending on the thickness being cut and remaining.I will also say that it had a tendency to slip even with a lot of downward pressure. I had to constantly adjust my position. That left me wondering ... I probably need to use a pad with the other hand for doing long pieces.Even so it's not significantly more work than going without it. I would still have to find a way to push and to keep the wood in place against the fence (the cause of the original issue in the first place). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I don't use this style accessory with every cut. There are great sheet cutting helps that do not need to be so complex. This is a tool that solves some unique gaps left by other more basic tools. Yes you need to set it up, but you may not choose it for every cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted September 19, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Wax your table, Collin. Whenever you find yourself having to push anything too hard, 99% of the time some wax will fix it. Pushing things hard at the table saw is a recipe for disaster. Also make sure your stock was square and flat...you said 2x4 so unless you milled it flat...it wasn't.The Grripper is great. I only have one but I use it all the time. For long stock I'll feed the majority with my hands and grab the Grripper for the final push through the blade. I don't mind the ten seconds it takes to set it up for a unique cut...that ability to change it up and modify it is what makes it so useful!I use BD push blocks at the jointer and router and use shop made devices at the bandsaw, but the Grripper lives at the table saw permanently and it's used all the time. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Setting it up is super fast. It's not something you'll get ticked off at. At least I don't. Definitely recommend you get the model with heels. Or buy them separate. I didn't get them at first and really needed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 After using shop made push sticks of all kinds for decades, I bought a pair of them when they first came out with the extras. I've never regretted spending that money and smile every time I use them still. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Mine is still in the box. I opened it, saw all the parts and shut the box! I will get around to it, but I do any precarious cuts at the bandsaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Setting it up is super fast. It's not something you'll get ticked off at. At least I don't. Definitely recommend you get the model with heels. Or buy them separate. I didn't get them at first and really needed them. I just put mine together. I bought the super whammy GR-200B, at the salesman's recommendation. I guess I'd better go watch the video before putting it on the ts. Not sure what the stabilizing plate and the adjustable spacer are for. I can see where the accessory "heel kit" will certainly help, as right now, it's only downward pressure that pushes the board thru the blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I'm with mike, anything I'm not sure about, goes to the BS. The grripperrrr seems like a nice idea, but it also seems very gimickey to me. I've never used one, and maybe I should for a month to see if I'm off base but I don't think I would buy one without using one first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 Speaking of gimmicks (and I'm in no means implying that the Gripper is one), I am salvaging the $4.00 worth of nuts and bolts off of a piece of crap that I bought for $250, 3 years ago at a show. It was sold as a device to resaw your own thin boards and veneer off of logs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted September 19, 2015 Report Share Posted September 19, 2015 I love my Grr-ripper, but using it with my table saw means swapping the blade guard for the riving knife. I'm not sure how I feel about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 I will also say that it had a tendency to slip even with a lot of downward pressure. I had to constantly adjust my position. That left me wondering ... I probably need to use a pad with the other hand for doing long piece.I've done it the way Eric describes above, but it kind of gives me the willies to have to reach for something mid-cut. I wound up with two and use a hand over hand method for long boards. As for the pressure - as Eric said, wax your table. I also have gotten into the habit of wiping the pads on my shop apron before every use to get the dust off. I use them for face jointing boards and even with a waxed table it can sometimes be quite a bit of resistance, so keeping them clean really helps. Once in a while I wipe them with mineral spirits and it's like putting glue on it - they get really tacky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 I'm with mike, anything I'm not sure about, goes to the BS. The grripperrrr seems like a nice idea, but it also seems very gimickey to me. I've never used one, and maybe I should for a month to see if I'm off base but I don't think I would buy one without using one first.I thought the same thing, I used to see it at the woodworking show being demoed and I thought "that's an expensive push block, what's the point?" I then had the chance to buy the Grr-Ripper 200 with all the accessories for 20 bucks, so I figured it'd be worth 20 bucks. I use it primarily at the table saw, it's used on nearly every cut and it's fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 instructions say to clean with denatured alcohol . The lens cleaner wipes I use for my glasses have alcohol in them and the work great on the Grrripper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prov163 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 I bought a set of these at the Woodworking Show in Atlanta about 3 years ago and consider them an absolute essential in my shop. I use the "leap frog" method for longer rip cuts. I can't (presently) afford a Sawstop, but these give me a level of comfort, not complacency, that removes most of the pucker factor in difficult cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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