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Re: Strip Ripping Thingamajig
By:Don Beale
Date: 2/22/2001, 1:55 pm
In Response To: Strip Ripping Thingamajig *Pic* (Ron Hagedorn)

I'd have to agree with Pauls comments regarding the bandsaw. I have an Incra fence, and can accurately rip strips to the outside by moving the fence the same amount for every cut - usually 1/4 + 1/8" for blade thickness. But I will only rip this way if the strip thickness is not enough to support itself between the fence and the blade. 1/8" or less, generally. With 1/4" strip, usually the last few inches are trimmed anyway so if there is a blade mark it doesnt matter.

But it's a really nice jig, shows good design and crafstmanship. Bet it'd be killer on a bandsaw.

: Hi All..

: I saw a post here (a while back), that linked a woodworking forum which
: showed a fixture for ripping which was basically an adjustable stop
: consisting of a screwhead which was screwed in or out to set the strip
: thickness, in which the saw fence and material were then slid over to the
: screwhead stop, and the strip was then ripped off the OUTSIDE of the
: board. It looked like a good idea to me.

: But never being one to just accept a good scheme and go with it, I thought I
: would try a possibly more elegant solution. So far the scheme pictured
: here has worked beyond my expectations. (1) The thin strip when cut simply
: falls away from the blade instead of being trapped between the board and
: fence. (2) There is only one adjustment to make for each pass (move the
: fence and material over to the bearing and lock) (3) On my tablesaw insert
: there is very little space between insert and blade on the strip side so
: there is no tendency to dive (although I fully intend to make a zero
: clearance insert with a splitter)

: When I was testing this thing I ripped some of the tiniest little pieces from
: some little scraps that I wouldn't consider doing the conventional way.
: Since I've only been hanging around this board for a while, I apologize
: for possibly covering old ground. I was reminded by some postings I saw
: recently that sometimes the quality of the journey is more important than
: the destination.

: happy trails
: ron

Messages In This Thread

Strip Ripping Thingamajig *Pic*
Ron Hagedorn -- 2/21/2001, 10:32 pm
Re: Strip Ripping Thingamajig
Don Beale -- 2/22/2001, 1:55 pm
Re: Strip Ripping Thingamajig
Geo. Cushing -- 2/22/2001, 8:37 am
Re: Ahhh....George, what can I say?
Ron Hagedorn -- 2/22/2001, 7:08 pm
Re: Ahhh....George, what can I say?
Geo. Cushing -- 2/23/2001, 9:01 am
Re: Strip Ripping Thingamajig
Paul G. Jacobson -- 2/22/2001, 2:58 am
Re: Strip Ripping Thingamajig
BruceK -- 2/22/2001, 5:12 am
Re: I'm too Old Fashion...
Rehd -- 2/22/2001, 1:43 am
Re: I'm too Old Fashion...
Rob Macks -- 2/22/2001, 1:52 pm
Re: What am I missing?
Spidey -- 2/22/2001, 12:25 am
Re: Strip Ripping Thingamajig
Pete Rudie -- 2/21/2001, 10:47 pm
Re: Strip Ripper
Ron Hagedorn -- 2/21/2001, 11:39 pm
Posting :)
Jerry Siegel -- 2/21/2001, 10:44 pm