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Any bets on how many cuts I made with it before I managed to put a groove down the middle support?
I wonder which is safer? All that gear or the GRRripper?
I have a number of grooves on mine, and have replaced one of the outside pieces because it eventually ran out of rubber. Of course I try to adjust things to miss the blade, but I try If I do start a cut and notice that it's into one of the runners, I continue the cut. I figure that's safer than trying to stop the cut partway through. I also always check to be sure my blade height is set correctly.
Cynthia, I know I feel safer with my Gr-rripper and MJ splitter than I do with the blade guard and factory splitter. And the pawls? They are a WAY bigger hazard than a help, in my opinion. Just always be aware of where the blade is, and where your hands are.
I have a shallow groove in one of mine. Still works fine. When you are setup for the cut sight through the Grr-Ripper past the blade to confirm clearance . . . I know, I know, Now he tells me. If you order a new one, go ahead and order the 1/8" side fixture. I love that thing.
my concern is when I remove my riving knife, i don't have any splitter...
I find Grippers to be something like M & M's, you just can't stop at 1!
I'm not familiar with the riving knife on your saw (photo op?), but if A) it's mounted independently of the blade guard; B) it changes height as you move the blade up and down, and; C) it's only marginally higher than the top of the blade, you should be able to use the riving knife with the Grr-ripper.
I find Grippers to be something like M & M's, you just can't stop at 1!
Hi Cynthia; I have wooden spacers (¾" & 1½") attached to 2 of them as per the last para. that details the Techniques for using the GRR-Ripper System.Hey Mack, do you use your hands, feet, and toes to hold all those GRRippers and leapfrog on a long rip cut? You know, like a contortionist? Either that or you're an octopus! Wow!
... but I guess if the blade is just peeking up above the table it won't interfere with the GRRRripper. I think you're right.
I'm with Vaughn on this. I love the mj-splitter as well. It doesn't work so well for off 90 degree cuts, but it definitely keeps the wood from pinching the blade.