GRR-Ripper System Model GR200 Reviews

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West Virginia
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“The Gripper is a great addition to any workshop that has a table saw, router, jointer - almost any power tool where your hands could get near the cutters. I do a lot of cutting of 'small' pieces on my table saw - to build boxes, small projects, smaller cabinets, cut blanks for pen turning, toys, Christmas ornaments - lots. The Gripper is the _only_ way I would consider doing a lot of cuts as it lets you handle smaller parts, work with the fence close to the blade, and similar situations. The Gripper is all plastic, but it is very (very!) sturdy - and lightweight. I believe the plastic they have chosen is just the right combination of lightness and toughness. Some have remarked on the Gripper not being 'grippy' enough. I have not had that problem. If you work with woods (or metal) that is slippery in some way (oily, waxed, etc) you need to take extra care - but that's true in general for such things. I have an old squeeze-type glue bottle that I keep full of alcohol. I use it for cleaning the Gripper's green 'tracks' that provide the grip (the alcohol is useful for lots of other tasks, too). As a result, no issues with the grippiness in my case. It is my first choice for doing most cuts - and I have a fine collection of 'push blocks', both homemade and purchased. None of them can do what the Gripper can, and do so SAFELY! Setting up the Gripper is quick thanks to the 'built-in' screws that never get lost - they are held onto the attachments so they are always right there, ready to use. Be sure to watch the MICROJIG you-tube videos - they show a wide variety of cuts and setups that you can do/use. I learned a lot from them, and it made my Gripper that much more useful. CUSTOMER SERVICE with MICROJIG has been exceptional. I had ordered some extra parts from them (extra legs - I have twice shaved a piece of one of the legs off - not so much that it made the leg unusable, I just want all the gripping power I can get). The order got confused - it had to be shipped in 2 parts, and one shipment apparently fell through the cracks. I used their email customer service and got immediate responses (within a day or less). There was still some confusion, but after working with them through several emails i received everything just fine. I have not had a better experience dealing with any vendor - there is a responsive and responsible person on the other end of the emails! (Wow!) RECOMMENDED product, RECOMMENDED vendor.”

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Posted 4 years ago