I don't think there's any other tool company out there who has demonstrated their products to this level. The product is great and so is the support. Thanks MicroJig
I am always critical of the technical presentation of these shop gadgets but this fellow is spot on with this demonstration. No anxiou stuttering, false starts, and repeated words. He knows the tool inside and out and can walk and chew gum (and run the gadget) at the same time. Very well done. Those anticipating doing their own technical CZcams Videos need to sit at this fellow's knee and learn a few things.
I was able to use my Microjig Avanced for the first time today on my table saw after watching this awesome video, and the level of control compared to using a push stick is night and day, anxiety levels dropped dramatically, too. Fantastic product, I'm ordering a second for longer pieces. And thanks for the video, super helpful on multiple levels and the host did a great job. Just got a router table, too, so seeing this in use on that made my day.
As others have said this is an awesome video and a great help to setting up the Grr-ripper and its accessories, far better than for me, than trying to follow instructions in a printed manual. The practical demonstrations create an appreciation of the Grr-ripper and its widespread potential use in the workshop. For me these explanations go a long way in justifying the cost of the Grr-ripper as you can begin to see how to use it to make work easier and safer across a number of woodwork machines. So many thanks to MicroJig for providing a brilliant educational video which I trust is a reflection of high quality customer service I can expect.
I’m a beginner and wanted to ensure as much safety as possible while using table saw. Purchased the GR100 and it was super easy to put together. Now I’m one step closer to making those cuts!
Thank you for the extra O-ring! One fell off my table and skittered away never to be seen again. And in general, the o-rings are a very thoughtful idea and speak to the quality of the product and the work that went into the design.
I just got done putting my -100 and complete kits together. The packaging alone impressed me…the color codes for the bags, the fact that you gave us an extra washer for each type and that its soo easy to assemble. I love the o-rings…excellent idea and very helpful. I love you guys and Im so glad I bought these products. Thank you for your detail and thoughtfulness. Thanks for putting such a great video together as well.
Newbie here to the table saw, was afraid of it. Just received two grippers and it is amazingly simple and I can keep pressure on the rail with little effort. Really love this product!
Thanks for a high quality instructional video. Clear, concise, well lit, good audio, no distracting background music, and just the right amount of light humor. And that great 'mic drop' at 10:20
I love this tool, it does more than what a feather board and a push stick can provide. Had no problem putting this together. Agree it’s not cheap but for me it was worth the money. I purchased the 100 model.
Got my Grr-Ripper Professional 3D Push Block System Advanced - GR200 today from Rutland's while they had it on offer & followed the assembly guide here! Very straight forward & even without using it i can tell its going to make life easier & safer using the table saw & band saw. Genius!! Just checked rutland's prices & glad i jumped on it & saved £20!! Wow!!
Outstanding Video! It was just what I needed. I was able to completely assemble it WITHOUT reading the manual; because the video walked me through each step. I spent some time in engineering plastic injection moldings, and this device is well thought out and top quality. Thanks again for a great product!
Don't worry, nobody noticed your fly down after a bathroom break starting around 19:40. Seriously though, you speak very clearly, quickly, and succinctly and it was a pleasure watching a product instructional video so well laid out and presented. Bravo!
Lol I didn't notice that, but I did notice that it looks like something hit him in the nose at some point. No red mark on his nose at the beginning of the video. At about 14 minutes in I noticed it. Doesn't look like its in the right spot to just be a red mark from his safety glasses either.
This was very informative as a new woodworker (ran the table saw for the first time today) I am very happy to have one of these. Truth be told I ran the saw and did not feel safe. Remembered your product and went out and bought it.
Thank you, Bryan for the kind words. The biggest benefit of the GRR-RIPPER is that it makes our woodworking more enjoyable because we feel more safe and more confident using them. Be sure to check out all of the instructional content we have on our channel here to get the most from your GRR-RIPPERs.
"Try doing that with a push stick." Throws the work piece with an incredulous look of why anybody would ever use push sticks ever again. Love it!! Thanks for the video and awesome product!!
Five days ago I came across this video on the microjig GRR-RIPPER.I was impressed by the video and figured that this is the best insurance to keep all my fingers. I immediately contacted my supplier here in Australia and YES the GRR-RIPPER was available. I ordered two GRR-RIPPERS and they arrived today. They are very well made, to be expected from USA tool manufacturers. THANK YOU MICROJIG!.Well made, well packaged, great instructional manual.
The tool is great, but this guy is awesome! I learned what I wanted in the first 3 min but finished watching the video for sheer entertainment. "Let's look at the 1/8 inch leg" (throws the other accessories on the floor). Hilarious.
Best install and demo video I've Ever Seen! I will be assembling mine tonite! Just got a new table saw too which i've never used before and now i'm much more comfortable with the safety this offers! Thanks...
Our pleasure! The real value of the GRR-RIPPER is that everything in your shop time is more enjoyable because you can feel confident in the safety of our GRR-RIPPER System.
À most complete video about the Gripper. I am saving it in my library! Very well made, the explanations are precise and to the point! Keep up the good work!
I have been looking at so many videos to answer some major questions I have about the grr-ripper and none of them have done anywhere near what your video has done to help me! Very well done!! Thank you!
Excellent review. Watch a few others first but they left me with questions unanswered. Your review was top notch and I had no questions afterwards. Thank you.
Bought one today at a yard sale.....brand new GR200, still in box, unassembled. Original receipt with it showed it had been purchased in 2002 for $60, and has been sitting on a shelf until this yard sale. I got it for.......$5.00!!! Except for the color of the handle, it's exactly the same as the one shown here. I've used one in our community hobby shop and they are the best....happy to have my own now. Great instructional video, I picked up a couple pointers.
I see a lot of comments complaining about the price. And I get it. We all (me included) don't have unlimited funds. Honestly though, if this is the safest way to use a table saw, is it really that expensive when it will last forever and significantly decreases your chance of getting hurt? I don't have a table saw yet but when I get one, I will be getting this product. The price is worth it to save my digits and perhaps more.
I just got my GR-100 and GRR 1/8" accessory. Looking forward to using it to make beehive frame components- It'll be a lifesaver in more ways than one! Thanks for the great instructional and assembly video. Cheers!
Awesome video. As someone just starting out, I wanted to watch as many videos on table saw safety as possible and the kickback vids started making me think twice about getting one. Seems to me this would be a no brainer and Im deff going to pick up a couple. Again, as someone just starting out, I have no idea if these are overpriced or not. After all I spent on my tools, to spend a couple hundred on protecting my fingers from getting chopped off doesn't seem bad. Going to start out with just two of them and hopefully the more I learn, I can find use for the accessories. Would like to make sure I need them first.
Just got the GR-200 with the 1/8th add-on. Used it tonight to cut down 1 inch rough stock to 3/4. Really easy and even more importantly extremely safe with the Grripper. In the short time I’ve been woodworking, I’ve come across useful tools, jigs and techniques to improve quality and safety. This is easily the best tool I’ve bought that improves both. Fantastic invention. I also got the match fit dovetail clamps and will be building a tabletop with dovetail tracks. Another great invention that will make a number of things easier to do. In my opinion, this is one of the most innovative companies in woodworking today.
Well done video, compliments the instructions that were with the product. I am looking forward to a lifetime of table saw, router & joiner safety. The price was reasonable. Assembly of the grr-ripper was somewhat difficult with 9 fingers & 1 thumb.
I think that the 1000’s of table saw users who use normal push sticks/home made plush blocks are watching this and thinking what a load of fuss and how bloody expensive these things are.
I just bought a gripper 200. Haven't tried it yet but it's a good thing I seen this video. I might just get a second one for longer work pieces. That's why I bought it in the first place. Cutting 9/16 th by 1/2 inch strips. Good video to learn from. Had some problems with the O rings but all in all its a great item to have.
Robert, cutting long narrow strips is what the GRR-RIPPER excels at. And once you get used to using it, the process becomes much less stressful and more enjoyable. The o-rings do require a bit if fuss during assembly, but they keep the hardware on the parts even when not being used, so they repay the effort every time you use your GRR-RIPPERs.
Great presentation. I have a Grrripper and the only downside is that you cant use featherboards with it. I'm aware the tool can provide pressure against the fence but a featherboard is my preference.
Very good demo and well made product. I recently bought 2 and still learning best techniques. I'm finding it a little more difficult to accurately control longer stock than what I expected. Even while using kiln dried poplar without knots. Long half inch or less cuts 12" in length or more do not easily stay tight against the fence using the leap frog technique. Too much side pressure causes flex in fence on the average table saw. This isn't the microjig fault but unless you own a commercial saw you may have to clamp your fence down. Definitely a thumbs up for small stock.
Ben, if you are flexing the fence it is either: pretty poorly designed (typical for consumer products), or being improperly used.. - back-it-up with some steel angle ( or aluminium angle if easier) to stop it flexing... ( that is a metalwork job for you)
I just assembled it! More robust than I imagined. I really like it and am glad I purchased the Micro Jig GRR-Ripper. No doubt I will be purchasing a second Micro Jig GRR-Ripper to use in tandem with this one.
Great instructional video! The instructor is great at teaching. I am excited to start using the gripper. I bought one and will be buying another one later today. Thank you so much. 5+ stars
After contemplating the pros and cons of this product, I thought I'd get one and give it a shot. I bought the 200 model for $79. Get it out and start to put it together and %#$@^#% wrong screws in the blue bag. I looked at some reviews (wish I did that first) and apparently getting wrong/missing/broken parts in the box is a normal occurrence with this product. So, to answer Jeff Fisher's question of "Why can't it come assembled", I believe I have the answer.
So here in Dubai it is very hard to find these high quality tools, I found the gribber on amazon.ae (was more expensive as expected) and after few months of thinking if I need it or not then I ordered one and Holly cow my work quality touched the sky never thought such a thing can improve my woodworking
With all respect, at 11.19 you pulled the wood away from right to left across the blade path, towards you without switching off the saw. You may well, understandably, think you are safe as the grip secures both pieces of wood. However, I would recommend you inform your viewers that it is of great safety importance to always, always, switch off the saw before moving, removing, retrieving, etc any wood. Wait till the blade has come to standstill, then deal with the wood. Thanks for your demo of the gripper, a great tool.
We will never tell you not do something you think is safe. But to be honest, turning the saw off and waiting for the blade to stop after each individual cut is overkill in our opinion. The control of the GRR-RIPPER does allow for BOTH parts to be run all the way past the blade and brought around the the front for the next operation. This is much safer than having the off fall rattling against the blade as it winds down.
I injured 3 fingers two months ago and i'm still recovering and i have to say i'm really considering to get one, i was so stupid no thinking about it before the accident
He is wrong in saying if you have material higher that 3or 4 inches you have to use a bandsaw bullshit if the material is 7 or 8 inches you can turn the material over and run it through the table saw!!
@@mattfairfield9103 I'm sure if you already own a 3D printer and are good enough to design your own stuff, it wouldn't cost nearly $80. The question is if it's worth the effort.
Sucks the high cost of this. It looks great. Just glad now other companies are making some similar products for a lot less. I really like your products but safety tools and equipment should definitely be at a fair price. I honestly wish you would make them cheaper if you want to promote safety.
JessEm Clear Cut Stock Guides are $250 for table saw version and $125 for router table version. Tell SawStop to "make them cheaper if they want to promote safety."
Save your fingers. Wished I had this 2 months ago. Now I have an $11,000 finger tip. I can’t upload photos. Just trust me. It isn’t fun. Get this for yourself or friend or loved one. It’s on my wantlist to my kids for Xmas.
The presentation is clear and it appears to be a very good product. However, i have one comment that may or may not be important. The presenter is a tall man with a long arm's reach, and he's not standing on one foot when he's reaching behind the table saw blade and swinging the finished cut away. For some shorter operators this might not be a safe maneuver, especially if there is sawdust on the floor in front of the saw.
I have just read that the saw table should be at or below, waist level. At 5 ft 6, mine, from the factory is just right. Dusty floor, on one foot, reaching beyond the blade are not acceptable. By having these hazards, you are transferring the danger from your thumbs & fingers to you wrists. You may pass out, before you can turn the machine off. Your comment IS IMPORTANT. Ensure that your table saw is the suitable height for you body size.
Fantastic video. However, I was hoping to see the use of the gripper with irregularly shaped stock on the tablesaw as well as resawing stock as those are the things that really make me nervous.
Here is a video I did on resawing at the table saw. This shows the GR-200 which has the Stabilizing Plate: czcams.com/video/zgQMjdOwIqI/video.html As far as irregular shaped stock, if the stock is flat but not rectangular, the GRR-RIPPER can ride the fence to provide a straight edge. This is for smaller parts. Larger parts, like trying to straight cut a live edge plank needs a different approach. Feel free to call our office and we can discuss your needs directly. (855) 747-7233 Eastern time zone.
Nice products but $60-$80 for a bunch of molded plastic parts can’t you assemble these as finished units and put them in a box so the consumer doesn’t have to do it?
I cringed every time I saw his arm or wrist above the blade at the end of the cut. Also this thing would be useless on an older saw with a splitter instead of a riving knife. Pretty expensive too for plastic.
Using two grippers each side of the band saw blade seems you’re pushing both grippers toward each other as you feed the stock it would pinch the blade??
Loved my 200. Haven’t had it for long and the threaded inserts are coming out in the body and one of the legs. Never filled out the warranty card 🤦🏽♂️.
No worries on the warranty card! Call our office at (855) 747-7233 and we will replace your defective parts! You can also email at support@microjig.com
that's why you have 2 go to a hardware store that sells tools and when they have a tool show prices drop on them i bought the whole set everything for 200
I just got mine (basic) last week recommended by Steve Ramsey from WWMM and I love it. Some people say you could make one of these but I really don't care. It's of extremely high quality and it helps tremendously. I wish I had taken the time to watch the videos but it was so fun to put together just looking at the book that comes with it that I didn't feel the need right away. I'm so glad I spent the money. Honestly, I should have gone ahead and gotten the 200 model for ten more dollars but it's ok. I'll be buying another one certainly later this year. Thank you MicroJig and thank you Steve Ramsey for making me feel more comfortable, safe and secure with my table saw.
I think the "you can make your own" angle misses an important second question: "At your current skill level, can you make something that does this just as well and just as safely?". Some might, some might not. This involves more moving parts and planning than making your own push sticks. Personally, I'm not currently willing to put my fingers closer to the blade than I otherwise would, trusting in a design and materials that "looked good enough" to my less-experienced mind. So, just as I'm not willing to DIY my eye- and ear-pro and hope I've provided them good enough protection against the increased risk, I'd prefer to involve a company that's got more skin in the game in terms of product design, construction, and liability than a set of plans off the internet.
The “make your own” purists are just doing what they do on every video on every subject. Attempting to assert their superiority over us plebs who appreciate quality products. They didn’t get invited to the cool parties. Ignore them...
Great tools... I got two of them because they work so well with my table saw and router table. 29:03... I actually prefer to use the Grr-Rip Blocks for my jointer and not the Grr-Ripper. I find them easier to use without any extra setup and have more contact area.
That is why we make the GRR-RIP Block! I keep mine on my jointer as well. But the GRR-RIPPER can be used on the jointer for those who do not own both. The GRR-RIPPER can do everything the GRR-RIP Block does, but the GRR-RIP Block cannot make through cuts without damage.
I don't think there's any other tool company out there who has demonstrated their products to this level. The product is great and so is the support. Thanks MicroJig
I am always critical of the technical presentation of these shop gadgets but this fellow is spot on with this demonstration. No anxiou stuttering, false starts, and repeated words. He knows the tool inside and out and can walk and chew gum (and run the gadget) at the same time. Very well done. Those anticipating doing their own technical CZcams Videos need to sit at this fellow's knee and learn a few things.
Darrow for the Prosecution watch the part where the oak is being resawn on the bandsaw, it’s not spot on.
I agree. He was smooth, on point and no words wasted
i actually watched this to make sure i knew how to use this properly thanks for making this video!
I was able to use my Microjig Avanced for the first time today on my table saw after watching this awesome video, and the level of control compared to using a push stick is night and day, anxiety levels dropped dramatically, too. Fantastic product, I'm ordering a second for longer pieces. And thanks for the video, super helpful on multiple levels and the host did a great job. Just got a router table, too, so seeing this in use on that made my day.
No problem assembling my Microjig. All the parts were in the bag and assembly was a piece of cake. Can't wait to put it to use later.
As others have said this is an awesome video and a great help to setting up the Grr-ripper and its accessories, far better than for me, than trying to follow instructions in a printed manual. The practical demonstrations create an appreciation of the Grr-ripper and its widespread potential use in the workshop. For me these explanations go a long way in justifying the cost of the Grr-ripper as you can begin to see how to use it to make work easier and safer across a number of woodwork machines. So many thanks to MicroJig for providing a brilliant educational video which I trust is a reflection of high quality customer service I can expect.
I’m a beginner and wanted to ensure as much safety as possible while using table saw. Purchased the GR100 and it was super easy to put together. Now I’m one step closer to making those cuts!
Clark, great to hear. The best value of the GRR-RIPPER is that you can enjoy your shop time more with less worry about your fingers.
Thank you for the extra O-ring! One fell off my table and skittered away never to be seen again. And in general, the o-rings are a very thoughtful idea and speak to the quality of the product and the work that went into the design.
We appreciate that you recognize the thought that goes into what we do.
I just got done putting my -100 and complete kits together. The packaging alone impressed me…the color codes for the bags, the fact that you gave us an extra washer for each type and that its soo easy to assemble. I love the o-rings…excellent idea and very helpful. I love you guys and Im so glad I bought these products. Thank you for your detail and thoughtfulness. Thanks for putting such a great video together as well.
We are delighted to hear this! Thank you.
this is such a fun but still informative instructional video that avoids (to the extent possible) not being a just sales video in disguise. yay
This tool ROCKS. The videos are critical as you get information overload. Ditto on the support
Thanks, Lefty! Our customers are our best sales team!
it is absolutely stable and does not rock back to back or side to side what do you mean ( i will see myself out now XD)
I’m glad I watched this video..awesome job. I made first cut and very happy with it, especially since my saw predates those with riving knives.
Same, no riving knife or splitter. I wont cut without this tool.
Newbie here to the table saw, was afraid of it. Just received two grippers and it is amazingly simple and I can keep pressure on the rail with little effort. Really love this product!
Thanks for a high quality instructional video. Clear, concise, well lit, good audio, no distracting background music, and just the right amount of light humor.
And that great 'mic drop' at 10:20
I love this tool, it does more than what a feather board and a push stick can provide. Had no problem putting this together. Agree it’s not cheap but for me it was worth the money. I purchased the 100 model.
Got my Grr-Ripper Professional 3D Push Block System Advanced - GR200 today from Rutland's while they had it on offer & followed the assembly guide here! Very straight forward & even without using it i can tell its going to make life easier & safer using the table saw & band saw. Genius!! Just checked rutland's prices & glad i jumped on it & saved £20!! Wow!!
Damn, this video was amazing. Completely sold. Got one, and some additions!
I just bought 2 of these and a new 12 inch Freud combination blade and now installing a router insert at the end of my extension table.
You are loaded for bear! Enjoy!
lmfao!!! Try doing that with a Push Stick!! Best commentary line ever!! And delivered it with precision antagonism!! EPIC!!!
lol. no need for sawStop if you have a "pushing block/pad/shoe - Grr-Ripper" that could be marketable..
These grippers are truly awesome for cutting small pieces and definitely will add accuracy to your work.
Outstanding Video! It was just what I needed. I was able to completely assemble it WITHOUT reading the manual; because the video walked me through each step. I spent some time in engineering plastic injection moldings, and this device is well thought out and top quality. Thanks again for a great product!
Glad to hear it helped!
Don't worry, nobody noticed your fly down after a bathroom break starting around 19:40.
Seriously though, you speak very clearly, quickly, and succinctly and it was a pleasure watching a product instructional video so well laid out and presented. Bravo!
Gee Jason, I was concentrating on the GRR-RIPPER Pushblock. Missed that completely. Thanks for the heads up.
@@darrowfortheprosecution1404 .... People focus on whats important to them, sorry Jason, LOL
Lol I didn't notice that, but I did notice that it looks like something hit him in the nose at some point. No red mark on his nose at the beginning of the video. At about 14 minutes in I noticed it. Doesn't look like its in the right spot to just be a red mark from his safety glasses either.
This was very informative as a new woodworker (ran the table saw for the first time today) I am very happy to have one of these. Truth be told I ran the saw and did not feel safe. Remembered your product and went out and bought it.
Thank you, Bryan for the kind words. The biggest benefit of the GRR-RIPPER is that it makes our woodworking more enjoyable because we feel more safe and more confident using them.
Be sure to check out all of the instructional content we have on our channel here to get the most from your GRR-RIPPERs.
"Try doing that with a push stick." Throws the work piece with an incredulous look of why anybody would ever use push sticks ever again. Love it!! Thanks for the video and awesome product!!
Thank you, J!
first thought in my head was mic drop.
Five days ago I came across this video on the microjig GRR-RIPPER.I was impressed by the video and figured that this is the best insurance to keep all my fingers. I immediately contacted my supplier here in Australia and YES the GRR-RIPPER was available. I ordered two GRR-RIPPERS and they arrived today. They are very well made, to be expected from USA tool manufacturers. THANK YOU MICROJIG!.Well made, well packaged, great instructional manual.
We are thrilled to hear this, thank you!
Perfect presentation. Clear, concise and funny. He’s a delight. Oh, and it’s actually a great product!
Great product. Less scared to use my table saw now.
The tool is great, but this guy is awesome! I learned what I wanted in the first 3 min but finished watching the video for sheer entertainment. "Let's look at the 1/8 inch leg" (throws the other accessories on the floor). Hilarious.
Best install and demo video I've Ever Seen! I will be assembling mine tonite!
Just got a new table saw too which i've never used before and now i'm much more comfortable with the safety this offers!
Thanks...
Our pleasure! The real value of the GRR-RIPPER is that everything in your shop time is more enjoyable because you can feel confident in the safety of our GRR-RIPPER System.
I love my Gripper it has kept my fingers on my hands several times. Great for cutting narrow sttips
Mine just arrived.... awesome safety tool!!!
Welcome to the MicroJig Team
À most complete video about the Gripper. I am saving it in my library! Very well made, the explanations are precise and to the point! Keep up the good work!
I have been looking at so many videos to answer some major questions I have about the grr-ripper and none of them have done anywhere near what your video has done to help me! Very well done!! Thank you!
Good to hear! You can always contact us directly at support@microjig.com and ask whatever you like.
@@Microjig Thank you, that's good to know!
Nice demonstration. Now I have to buy a second one. Makes sense. Thanks
We always recommend two!
Excellent review. Watch a few others first but they left me with questions unanswered. Your review was top notch and I had no questions afterwards. Thank you.
Thank you. And if you do have questions in the future you can always call us directly at (855) 747-7233
Bought one today at a yard sale.....brand new GR200, still in box, unassembled. Original receipt with it showed it had been purchased in 2002 for $60, and has been sitting on a shelf until this yard sale. I got it for.......$5.00!!! Except for the color of the handle, it's exactly the same as the one shown here. I've used one in our community hobby shop and they are the best....happy to have my own now. Great instructional video, I picked up a couple pointers.
Stop lying. This tool didnt come out until 2010. 100% youre a liberal Biden Voter? Because all they do is lie
Seen this in a few youtube videos and thought it was excellent. Ordered mine today. Should be here tomorrow.
I see a lot of comments complaining about the price. And I get it. We all (me included) don't have unlimited funds. Honestly though, if this is the safest way to use a table saw, is it really that expensive when it will last forever and significantly decreases your chance of getting hurt? I don't have a table saw yet but when I get one, I will be getting this product. The price is worth it to save my digits and perhaps more.
Love the dry sense of humor! What a great product to boot!
I just got my GR-100 and GRR 1/8" accessory. Looking forward to using it to make beehive frame components- It'll be a lifesaver in more ways than one! Thanks for the great instructional and assembly video. Cheers!
Great to hear Gregory! Enjoy.
Best instructional video ever! Great job.
Awesome video. As someone just starting out, I wanted to watch as many videos on table saw safety as possible and the kickback vids started making me think twice about getting one. Seems to me this would be a no brainer and Im deff going to pick up a couple. Again, as someone just starting out, I have no idea if these are overpriced or not. After all I spent on my tools, to spend a couple hundred on protecting my fingers from getting chopped off doesn't seem bad. Going to start out with just two of them and hopefully the more I learn, I can find use for the accessories. Would like to make sure I need them first.
Just got the GR-200 with the 1/8th add-on. Used it tonight to cut down 1 inch rough stock to 3/4. Really easy and even more importantly extremely safe with the Grripper. In the short time I’ve been woodworking, I’ve come across useful tools, jigs and techniques to improve quality and safety. This is easily the best tool I’ve bought that improves both. Fantastic invention.
I also got the match fit dovetail clamps and will be building a tabletop with dovetail tracks. Another great invention that will make a number of things easier to do. In my opinion, this is one of the most innovative companies in woodworking today.
Well done video, compliments the instructions that were with the product. I am looking forward to a lifetime of table saw, router & joiner safety. The price was reasonable. Assembly of the grr-ripper was somewhat difficult with 9 fingers & 1 thumb.
One of the best instructional videos I have ever watched! Thanks
I think that the 1000’s of table saw users who use normal push sticks/home made plush blocks are watching this and thinking what a load of fuss and how bloody expensive these things are.
Yeah, but all got 9 fingers.
I just bought a gripper 200. Haven't tried it yet but it's a good thing I seen this video. I might just get a second one for longer work pieces. That's why I bought it in the first place. Cutting 9/16 th by 1/2 inch strips. Good video to learn from. Had some problems with the O rings but all in all its a great item to have.
Robert, cutting long narrow strips is what the GRR-RIPPER excels at. And once you get used to using it, the process becomes much less stressful and more enjoyable.
The o-rings do require a bit if fuss during assembly, but they keep the hardware on the parts even when not being used, so they repay the effort every time you use your GRR-RIPPERs.
Great presentation. I have a Grrripper and the only downside is that you cant use featherboards with it. I'm aware the tool can provide pressure against the fence but a featherboard is my preference.
Excellent video - easy to understand and great information. My Gripper is on its way, I am glad I have this video for future reference.
Very good demo and well made product. I recently bought 2 and still learning best techniques. I'm finding it a little more difficult to accurately control longer stock than what I expected. Even while using kiln dried poplar without knots. Long half inch or less cuts 12" in length or more do not easily stay tight against the fence using the leap frog technique. Too much side pressure causes flex in fence on the average table saw. This isn't the microjig fault but unless you own a commercial saw you may have to clamp your fence down. Definitely a thumbs up for small stock.
Ben, if you are flexing the fence it is either: pretty poorly designed (typical for consumer products), or being improperly used.. - back-it-up with some steel angle ( or aluminium angle if easier) to stop it flexing... ( that is a metalwork job for you)
I just ordered the Micro Jig GRR-Ripper with 1/8'' Side Leg. Kind of pricey! I hope it is all it is advertised to be.
I just assembled it! More robust than I imagined. I really like it and am glad I purchased the Micro Jig GRR-Ripper. No doubt I will be purchasing a second Micro Jig GRR-Ripper to use in tandem with this one.
Kind of pricey! No. What is your thumb worth.
It has been quite a while since you produced this, but it still has impact. I am 'relearning' my gripper and this was very helpful. thanks.
Incredible just bought 1 here in south africa
I've always wanted to get rid of the junk which seems to gather on the table saw just like you did in one steady sweep of the arm, good show.
This guy should get hired to do product demos- for every company.
I bought a cheap one from banggood and it is amazing and it arrived assembled ready to use
Great instructional video! The instructor is great at teaching.
I am excited to start using the gripper. I bought one and will be buying another one later today. Thank you so much.
5+ stars
After contemplating the pros and cons of this product, I thought I'd get one and give it a shot. I bought the 200 model for $79. Get it out and start to put it together and %#$@^#% wrong screws in the blue bag. I looked at some reviews (wish I did that first) and apparently getting wrong/missing/broken parts in the box is a normal occurrence with this product. So, to answer Jeff Fisher's question of "Why can't it come assembled", I believe I have the answer.
i thought you were not suppose to stand right behind the blade?
So here in Dubai it is very hard to find these high quality tools, I found the gribber on amazon.ae (was more expensive as expected) and after few months of thinking if I need it or not then I ordered one and Holly cow my work quality touched the sky never thought such a thing can improve my woodworking
You saved so many fingers!
Awesome video , not too much BS just great instructional information
Great video, the assembly portion is especially helpful.
Excellent, precise, easy to understand video. Thank you so much.
With all respect, at 11.19 you pulled the wood away from right to left across the blade path, towards you without switching off the saw. You may well, understandably, think you are safe as the grip secures both pieces of wood. However, I would recommend you inform your viewers that it is of great safety importance to always, always, switch off the saw before moving, removing, retrieving, etc any wood. Wait till the blade has come to standstill, then deal with the wood. Thanks for your demo of the gripper, a great tool.
We will never tell you not do something you think is safe. But to be honest, turning the saw off and waiting for the blade to stop after each individual cut is overkill in our opinion.
The control of the GRR-RIPPER does allow for BOTH parts to be run all the way past the blade and brought around the the front for the next operation.
This is much safer than having the off fall rattling against the blade as it winds down.
Darn i got one for Christmas and I thought i was doing good. So you need two?
MOST.EXCELLENT.PERIOD
btw love that shirt. Where did you get it ? Brand ? Link if you have it. thx
I injured 3 fingers two months ago and i'm still recovering and i have to say i'm really considering to get one, i was so stupid no thinking about it before the accident
Giacomo Battisti I’m having a hard time justifying buying one of these for $80, but I also really love my hands and fingers sooooooo 🤷🏻♂️ Lol.
@@mattfairfield9103 $80 is nothing for your finger safety, anyway it's all about using the riving knife
@@giacomobattisti7943 hope you recovered ok.
Great presentation!
He is wrong in saying if you have material higher that 3or 4 inches you have to use a bandsaw bullshit if the material is 7 or 8 inches you can turn the material over and run it through the table saw!!
Awesome video, didn't know this tool was so versatile, just ordered two of them, thank you!
Thanks Mikey! You will love them. Be sure to join our email list, we have great new products coming soon!
Fantastic product.
I’m going to get this. Phenomenal presentation.
US price: US$ 60.
My country (Brazil) price: US$ 120. F Brazil
Excellent Video. Great presentation.
Nice, I'm definitely going to print myself one of these!
maplobats whattttt? Is there a way to buy a product *exactly* like this one without spending $80? Lol
@@mattfairfield9103 I'm sure if you already own a 3D printer and are good enough to design your own stuff, it wouldn't cost nearly $80. The question is if it's worth the effort.
Put a little level on the top to make it quicker to set the level leg
Terrific presentation
Thank you!
Sucks the high cost of this. It looks great. Just glad now other companies are making some similar products for a lot less. I really like your products but safety tools and equipment should definitely be at a fair price. I honestly wish you would make them cheaper if you want to promote safety.
JessEm Clear Cut Stock Guides are $250 for table saw version and $125 for router table version. Tell SawStop to "make them cheaper if they want to promote safety."
I sure wish I had all those Powermatic machines.
Just got one for Christmas. Love this thing!
Great to Hear!
Save your fingers. Wished I had this 2 months ago. Now I have an $11,000 finger tip. I can’t upload photos. Just trust me. It isn’t fun. Get this for yourself or friend or loved one. It’s on my wantlist to my kids for Xmas.
The presentation is clear and it appears to be a very good product. However, i have one comment that may or may not be important. The presenter is a tall man with a long arm's reach, and he's not standing on one foot when he's reaching behind the table saw blade and swinging the finished cut away. For some shorter operators this might not be a safe maneuver, especially if there is sawdust on the floor in front of the saw.
I have just read that the saw table should be at or below, waist level. At 5 ft 6, mine, from the factory is just right. Dusty floor, on one foot, reaching beyond the blade are not acceptable. By having these hazards, you are transferring the danger from your thumbs & fingers to you wrists. You may pass out, before you can turn the machine off. Your comment IS IMPORTANT. Ensure that your table saw is the suitable height for you body size.
Muito bom. Obrigado por compartilhar seus conhecimentos. Parabéns!
very useful to work with it.
Fantastic video. However, I was hoping to see the use of the gripper with irregularly shaped stock on the tablesaw as well as resawing stock as those are the things that really make me nervous.
Here is a video I did on resawing at the table saw. This shows the GR-200 which has the Stabilizing Plate: czcams.com/video/zgQMjdOwIqI/video.html
As far as irregular shaped stock, if the stock is flat but not rectangular, the GRR-RIPPER can ride the fence to provide a straight edge. This is for smaller parts. Larger parts, like trying to straight cut a live edge plank needs a different approach.
Feel free to call our office and we can discuss your needs directly. (855) 747-7233 Eastern time zone.
@@Microjig thanks for the info!Unfortunately the link you listed is for a private video though.
@@SomeDudeOnline Fixed it, the link should work now.
no i don't work for them but I own two of these Grippers and its the BEST TOOL for safety in my shop. I love them!
Best video ever
Great video. Easy to follow and has great info. Thanks
Nice products but $60-$80 for a bunch of molded plastic parts can’t you assemble these as finished units and put them in a box so the consumer doesn’t have to do it?
I cringed every time I saw his arm or wrist above the blade at the end of the cut.
Also this thing would be useless on an older saw with a splitter instead of a riving knife.
Pretty expensive too for plastic.
Using two grippers each side of the band saw blade seems you’re pushing both grippers toward each other as you feed the stock it would pinch the blade??
Loved my 200. Haven’t had it for long and the threaded inserts are coming out in the body and one of the legs. Never filled out the warranty card 🤦🏽♂️.
No worries on the warranty card! Call our office at (855) 747-7233 and we will replace your defective parts! You can also email at support@microjig.com
Awesome tutorial 👌 Cool and knowledgeable presenter 👍👍.
I wish he would demonstrate a long piece. Because at that point you will need to lift the gripper and hope the work piece does not move.
that's why you have 2 go to a hardware store that sells tools and when they have a tool show prices drop on them i bought the whole set everything for 200
@Rick Schampers
He actually did.
Say no more. Sold! Sold, SOLD!!!!
Putting this together made me mad. Those O rings sure are fun.
I just got mine (basic) last week recommended by Steve Ramsey from WWMM and I love it. Some people say you could make one of these but I really don't care. It's of extremely high quality and it helps tremendously. I wish I had taken the time to watch the videos but it was so fun to put together just looking at the book that comes with it that I didn't feel the need right away. I'm so glad I spent the money. Honestly, I should have gone ahead and gotten the 200 model for ten more dollars but it's ok. I'll be buying another one certainly later this year. Thank you MicroJig and thank you Steve Ramsey for making me feel more comfortable, safe and secure with my table saw.
I think the "you can make your own" angle misses an important second question: "At your current skill level, can you make something that does this just as well and just as safely?". Some might, some might not. This involves more moving parts and planning than making your own push sticks.
Personally, I'm not currently willing to put my fingers closer to the blade than I otherwise would, trusting in a design and materials that "looked good enough" to my less-experienced mind. So, just as I'm not willing to DIY my eye- and ear-pro and hope I've provided them good enough protection against the increased risk, I'd prefer to involve a company that's got more skin in the game in terms of product design, construction, and liability than a set of plans off the internet.
@@zerstorer335 exactly. I think we're on the same page. Plus it would take a really long time and I'd prefer to work on my own projects.
The “make your own” purists are just doing what they do on every video on every subject. Attempting to assert their superiority over us plebs who appreciate quality products. They didn’t get invited to the cool parties. Ignore them...
Great tools... I got two of them because they work so well with my table saw and router table. 29:03... I actually prefer to use the Grr-Rip Blocks for my jointer and not the Grr-Ripper. I find them easier to use without any extra setup and have more contact area.
That is why we make the GRR-RIP Block! I keep mine on my jointer as well.
But the GRR-RIPPER can be used on the jointer for those who do not own both.
The GRR-RIPPER can do everything the GRR-RIP Block does, but the GRR-RIP Block cannot make through cuts without damage.
“Safety first” should also include hearing protection.
Bruce Regittko what? Can you type louder? I can’t read what you wrote
That’s my only complaint with this series… I’m a little older and tinnitus sucks y’all. Wear hearing protection every time you cut.