Ronn W Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 OK, so I am a lttle behind but I finally bought one of these push blocks (with the 1/8" side plate added for no add'l cost at my local Wodcraft). I love it. Solid and easy to use. I had to make a bunch of 3/4 x 1/8 "boards" for the outside of a barn for play farm animals. tI worked great - took no time to rip several dozen about 16" long and I could cut the last 3/16" strip to 1/8" thick. On the last one I didn't have the block solid against the rip fence so I kinda killed the 1/8" side plate but that was my fault. I was impressed that the saw just cut the plastic with no kickback - very safe. When I saw that the replecement side plate alone was $16 and said, "what the hell, I can use 2" . So I bought another one wth the side plate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 26 minutes ago, Ronn W said: On the last one I didn't have the block solid against the rip fence so I kinda killed the 1/8" side plate but that was my fault. Better that then you digits. I have two grr-rippers, some times it is nice to have two And really like them. They're Gr-rreat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 I accidentally ripped a kerf through one of the wide moveable strips . Now I use the kerfed strip to straddle the blade if it's easier than reconfiguring the Grrriiiipppper. But if I have to accurately rip hundreds of parts taking the time to set it up correctly pays off big time. When you spend a couple days cutting 300 of one size, 200 of another and 100 of the biggest size my Grrripper saves me a full day of time. It used to take 3 days to cut the same batch of parts. If I catch them on sale I might buy a third one just to leave it set up for cutting those big batch parts for a recurring order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Another user of pairs here. I have scars on mine as well. One for not setting the depth correctly (and it is a generous variable), once through the center foot and other dings and such. Glad the block took the hit for you. I have watched for sales and clearances over the years and accumulated quite a bevy of parts on the cheap. I recommend this approach for all us Grr-Ripper lovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 I have those jointer grippers for the jointer. They are helpful there from time to time when face jointing wide boards but on the whole i don't use them a ton. On the table saw i use push sticks i like to just keep my hands as far away as possible. Recently I've been doing almost 100% of my rip cuts on the bandsaw. The resaw king really is that good. The same quick swipe i need to remove the table saw marks removes the marks from the bandsaw blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Love the pair of Grr-Rippers I've had for several years now. They sit on a shelf right beside the TS for quick access. I've read a complaint from time to time that they can lose their grip (become slick) over time, but I've found that a quick swipe across my jeans or apron before every use takes care of that. My pair came with all the doo-dads and attachments, but other than the side shoe that keeps them from tipping on narrow stock I haven't found them to be very helpful. I put a pair of the jointer models on my Christmas wish list my wife requested last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Ronn next time you nick one up let me know I have a couple for sale cheap Edit. Just to be clear I have both the regular Grr-Rip 3D which I never remember to use and two Grr-rip Blocks which I replaced with homemade versions. They are good products I just never think to use the one and the other two I prefer the ones I made out of floats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Cant say I have a gripper do hickey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I bought mine due to peer pressure on here, (thanks Steve) at a local woodworking show here three or four years ago. I fiddleded with it a couple of times and thought nah, it’s a sissy thing. Several months later, when needing to rip several 1/2” pieces, I looked to make sure no one was watching and the knuckles went from white to normal. Now, anything cut less than 3/4” rip, I pull it out. Paul, try them a couple of times before putting them out by the curb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 i love them i use them all the time on the TS and also the jointer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I also have a couple and love them. Then I got 2 sets of the jointer ones and use one for the router table. The original grippers were one of my first seemingly unnecessary purchases when I started. But they were worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 On 9/20/2018 at 11:52 AM, mat60 said: Cant say I have a gripper do hickey. Pm me with your address and you will have one in nothing short. Me and Bezos are tight. In fact, Amazon is waiting for your shipping address now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/20/2018 at 9:25 PM, K Cooper said: Pm me with your address and you will have one in nothing short. Me and Bezos are tight. In fact, Amazon is waiting for your shipping address now. I thought you might be kidding a first but after a PM I see you wasn't. Very nice of you. I need to learn how to use the Gripper so I hopefully don't nick it up. Thank You. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Nicking it up is part of the design . Most of the parts are sold as replacements . I use some scrap UHMW 1/4” plastic to make my own replacement tail hooks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Mine doesn’t have a tail hook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 The gravity heel add on kit includes 2 of all the parts. I only found the fixed heel as part of a set. It just attaches with a Tee bolt and a knob. https://www.ptreeusa.com/tablesaw_push_blocks.html Part #4055 is the gravity heel kit. It lets you use the push block in the middle of a board and the heel drops down if the block is placed at the end of the board. There is probably a video of it in action somewhere. Be careful deploying those tailhooks ! Didn't some Navy guys end up in a whole lotta trouble........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 There are fixed and drop down tail hooks available, probably as a add on accessory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 I have the 100 although it doesn’t look, color wise, like the one for sale today and it doesn’t have a place for this? I can see where it would be nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted September 23, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 4 hours ago, wdwerker said: There are fixed and drop down tail hooks available, probably as a add on accessory. . . . and shop made. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 I guess these could be made with a slot instead of a hole where they are drop down as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 i bought those tail hooks 2 years ago and still haven't used them. Everytime I bust out the gripper I think "why haven't I used those.. and do I still know where they are?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted September 24, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 Funny you say that Cliff. I tend to make shop made items in batches as the setup and execution is generally 90% of the work I made all those tail hooks and have used a grand total of one of them. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon777 Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 WHen I got mine, Rockler was giving the drop down heel kit away with purchase of the GR200. The drop down heel does have a slot in it. I'm glad I got mine. I feel far safer using the table saw with it over push sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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