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Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - Ruffturn® - 11-03-2020
I'd always been a big fan of using Grrrippers on the TS & RT as they had always worked well. I took a hiatus from woodworking for a few years and have discovered that the "grippy" part is now actually kind of slick. Does anyone know if there's a way to restore the tackiness? If there isn't a good way, I'll replace the outer pieces. I'd like to avoid that expense if I can because I'm currently laid off and awaiting retirement, so monetary resources are quite limited.
RE: Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - RayFleck - 11-03-2020
(11-03-2020, 10:32 AM)Ruffturn® Wrote: I'd always been a big fan of using Grrrippers on the TS & RT as they had always worked well. I took a hiatus from woodworking for a few years and have discovered that the "grippy" part is now actually kind of slick. Does anyone know if there's a way to restore the tackiness? If there isn't a good way, I'll replace the outer pieces. I'd like to avoid that expense if I can because I'm currently laid off and awaiting retirement, so monetary resources are quite limited.
I'm thinking: It's a kind of plastic. Maybe it's oxidized and/or brittle.
Maybe some sandpaper to take off the outer layer of oxidized plastic?
RE: Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - sweensdv2 - 11-03-2020
https://youtu.be/DYKjZKxZYtg
RE: Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - Ruffturn® - 11-03-2020
(11-03-2020, 11:35 AM)sweensdv2 Wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYKjZKxZYtg
Thanks!
RE: Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - Cooler - 11-03-2020
Try scrubbing it with soap and water. Sawdust can act to reduce friction. So perhaps once you have washed off any old sawdust it will grip better again.
Amazon has replacement pads (but pricey).
https://www.amazon.com/GRR-RIPPER-3-Piece-Leg-Set-MICROJIG/dp/B009ND1CT8/ref=asc_df_B009ND1CT8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309811990469&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11677963073268397523&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003433&hvtargid=pla-583417782685&psc=1
Or use the non-slip shelf/drawer pads for tool boxes and glue them in place.
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Tool-Box-Liner-Drawer/dp/B0753G9WLS/ref=asc_df_B0753G9WLS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416671577205&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4108968849982475265&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003433&hvtargid=pla-871036997273&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=96944448914&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416671577205&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4108968849982475265&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003433&hvtargid=pla-871036997273
I have one of these grippers but stopped using it early on. Not enough friction, especially when the wood gets coated with sawdust, and I much prefer my pusher made from wood. The plastic ones can store a good bit of energy and practically explode in your hand. The wood ones simply get sawn through without that risk.
Again the shelf liner (see link above) works and is cheap.
RE: Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - KC - 11-03-2020
I was never comfortable with mine. Had it for years, use it probably twice. Finally gave it away a year or so ago.
RE: Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - Gary G™ - 11-03-2020
Howdy Ruff! .......
RE: Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - Tapper - 11-04-2020
(11-03-2020, 11:38 AM)sweensdv2 Wrote: https://youtu.be/DYKjZKxZYtg
Thanks for this cleaning tip! I have two and use them often on the tablesaw, router table and jointer - big fan!
Doug
RE: Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - EightFingers - 11-04-2020
I posted of the same problem about ten years ago. I gave mine away.
RE: Grrrippers losing their grrrip? - Ruffturn® - 11-04-2020
(11-03-2020, 02:44 PM)Cooler Wrote: Try scrubbing it with soap and water. Sawdust can act to reduce friction. So perhaps once you have washed off any old sawdust it will grip better again.
Amazon has replacement pads (but pricey).
https://www.amazon.com/GRR-RIPPER-3-Piece-Leg-Set-MICROJIG/dp/B009ND1CT8/ref=asc_df_B009ND1CT8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309811990469&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11677963073268397523&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003433&hvtargid=pla-583417782685&psc=1
Or use the non-slip shelf/drawer pads for tool boxes and glue them in place.
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Tool-Box-Liner-Drawer/dp/B0753G9WLS/ref=asc_df_B0753G9WLS/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416671577205&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4108968849982475265&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003433&hvtargid=pla-871036997273&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=96944448914&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416671577205&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4108968849982475265&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003433&hvtargid=pla-871036997273
I have one of these grippers but stopped using it early on. Not enough friction, especially when the wood gets coated with sawdust, and I much prefer my pusher made from wood. The plastic ones can store a good bit of energy and practically explode in your hand. The wood ones simply get sawn through without that risk.
Again the shelf liner (see link above) works and is cheap.
The replacement parts on Amazon aren't that bad, considering what I paid for them when they were new.