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Title: Gripper Pushblock System
Post by: Billy in Va on February 14, 2013, 10:10:46 am

I am considering purchasing a Micro Jig GRR-Ripper Pushblock system. Anyone here have any experience with this item.  Are they worth the cost?  I see 3 different systems  Basic, Deluxe and Deluxe Supreme.. Any and al comments appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

Billy

Title: Re: Gripper Pushblock System
Post by: Rapid Roger on February 14, 2013, 10:33:14 am

I've had one for years and love it so much that I now have two of them. When I bought mine (when they first came out) there was only one style so I can't comment on the differences or how much more helpful the newer ones would be. If I were to buy one today, knowing what I know now, I would GO FOR THE GOLD and buy the best one I could afford.
They are very handy on the table saw (when cutting narrow strips especially) and the router table for control of small items. Just remember, saw blades and router bits don't really care what they cut and plastic is no problem for them.  ;D  However replacement parts are available for them. DAMHIK.  ;)

Rog

Title: Re: Gripper Pushblock System
Post by: slowcutter on February 14, 2013, 01:07:06 pm

    ww
    MM      did a video on the gripper

Title: Re: Gripper Pushblock System
Post by: Mainewoods on February 14, 2013, 06:44:09 pm

Billy, Frank (frankorona) made himself one.  Here's the thread: http://stevedgood.com/community/index.php?topic=11016.msg102840#msg102840

A link to the pattern is in the thread.

Title: Re: Gripper Pushblock System
Post by: Billy in Va on February 17, 2013, 08:42:14 pm

Thanksk to all for the input.  I will be purchasing one shortly.