Anyone use Micro-Jig GRR-Ripper pushblock system?

[dicktill]

Hi all,

Does anyone use the Micro-Jig GRR-Ripper pushblock system (http://www.microjig.com/products/grr-ripper) on their table saw (and/or bandsaw and/or router table and/or jointer)? How do you rate them?

Thanks, Dick

 

[briankb]

I purchased one last year at the Jacksonville Woodcraft annual sale. I use it a lot and I think it is a great tool. I think it is most useful if you build a few add on's so you can handle taller stock. Last week I was ripping 1x4 stock at 45 degrees to build a french cleat wall organizer system for my office. The ability to adjust the center on the GRR is very nice and gives you a lot of support and grip on the stock you are putting through the saw or other machine (router, sander, ect...).

It is well engineered piece too, the quality of the plastic is good. If you aren't shy about spending money on your shop gadgets I would recommend this one for sure.

 

[butzla]

Ditto what Brian said.  Love mine,  when ripping cherry, it practically eliminated all burn marks.  I would like to get the 1/8" attachment for ripping thin stock.  Keep an eye out on package specials, sometimes it's included,

 

[Theshipstore]

I will say that after losing a tip of my pinkie on my shaper, I have gotten a pair of the GRR Setups and I use the for just about every venture using my machines in the shop.
I use them on my CMS setup on rails and styles and with my shaper for raised panels. To me they are great to have and are easy to setup and use.
As Jim has said they sometimes run sales on them were you can get a pair and connector at a great price

 

[semenza]

Yes. Definitely a good push block. Very versatile. Grips really well. Adjustable handles. I use a pair of them on my router table. With a pair you can easily do hand over hand to move material through the cutter.

Seth

 

[dicktill]

Thanks for all the positive inputs. I'll get me some!

Surprised that I haven't seen any discussion about these before, especially in threads about table saw safety. Only learned about them because Woodpecker's is having a sale on them (but of course, you can get them even cheaper from other folks at their regular prices).

Regards, Dick

 

[tbellemare]

I typically sell a couple of them a day, Dick. They're quite popular. Micro Jig has quite a number of innovative things for woodworkers.

Tom

 

[nclemmons]

I literally just bought the Gripper 3D set and the 1/8" attachment.  Put them together last night.  There are a LOT of parts! 

For those that own them, do you use two, or get by with just one?  I will use mostly on the table saw, but also on my CMS.

Looking at the instructions, it looks like they recommend two if you are doing stock longer than about 18" or so.

Curious what others are finding.

Thanks

neil

 

[GPowers]

I literally just bought the Gripper 3D set and the 1/8" attachment.  Put them together last night.  There are a LOT of parts! 

For those that own them, do you use two, or get by with just one?  I will use mostly on the table saw, but also on my CMS.

Looking at the instructions, it looks like they recommend two if you are doing stock longer than about 18" or so.

Curious what others are finding.

Thanks

neil

Two come in very handy.

 

[stvrowe]

The only bad thing I can say about them is that if they take a tumble, parts will break. They like to land on those little bits that stick out. Mine still works, but one screw housing is gone, and another part is broken.

Basically, they aren't indestructible.

I am glad I am not the only one who has done that.  It is a nice accessory though.

 

[builderbob]

I originally purchased one and quickly found out that two I the right number. There's no sense in having one if you're still putting one hand at risk of injury.  The promo video that's on YouTube only shows small pieces being fed through the saw but in the real world two is the right number!