Thread: Ripping jig

Hi Wassy,

Your post doesnt really tell us much about what you need to do.
jigs for small repetitive ripping differ greatly from ones you would use for 6m lengths. give us another clue, please

Sorry Doug, should leave the questions till a little later in the day.

I will be ripping 40-90 wide board of 900-1200 lengths.

Cheers,
Wassy.

Originally Posted by Wassy

I will be ripping 40-90 wide board of 900-1200 lengths.

Cheers,
Wassy.

Do you have a sliding extension table? Preferably the maxi.
If not, I'd get one

Doug

I do have the sliding extension table, I should add that my dimensions are in mm.

sorry wassy,
i thought you were ripping down sheets
and im glad you are working with millimetres, only dressmakers use centimetres.

with materials that size, i wouldnt bother with a jig, just set the ripping fence, push finger and maybe some tail-out support. what you are doing sounds like bread and butter triton stuff to me.

Doug

G'day Doug,


Thanks for the advice.

My main concern was with the ripping of narrow timbers (40mm) and keeping my "not always steady" hands away from the blade. George has an example on the Triton video and I was hoping to learn from some past experiences. With a few boards to be ripped a simple MDF jig sounded like the go.

What do you mean by "tail out support"?

Cheers,
Matt.

Originally Posted by Wassy

What do you mean by "tail out support"?

Matt.

Tail out support means supporting the cut timber as it comes out of the back of the saw and off the table(multistand or similar), not really critical with the lengths you are using but it helps with longer pieces. if you have a lot of pieces to cut of that length the best tail out support you can have is an accomplice standing behind the table, but not directly in line with the blade or the timber, who can guide the cut piece through the last of the cut and stack it to one side while you are preparing for the next cut. My girlfriend does this for me when ive got a lot of ripping to do and it cuts the time required down considerably.

Doug

Originally Posted by Wassy

G'day Doug,



My main concern was with the ripping of narrow timbers (40mm) and keeping my "not always steady" hands away from the blade. .

Wassy, you are correct in saying that this is a dangerous practice, particularly when you have little room betwen the blade and fence. If the finances allow it, then seriously consider getting one or preferably two Grr-rippers.
You can take off the blade guard and rip very narrow pieces all day long. It's both accurate and very safe. I have 2 and wouldn't be without them. If you haven't seen these, type Grr-ripper in the search bar and there's lots of info about them in these forums.

or go to:

www.microjig.com

for more info and a video demonstration.

(did I say demonstration ? )

Originally Posted by Gumby

(did I say demonstration ? )

By a demonstrator??

Wassy,
I have to concur with Gumby. The Grrrrippppperrrrrr is the way to go. Excellent results - clean cuts and very safe.
Regards
Les
I will refrain from commenting on the "demonstrator" part.

Originally Posted by Gumby

If the finances allow it, then seriously consider getting one or preferably two Grr-rippers.
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No wonder im not getting any woodwork done, ive got no money for materials cos everyone keeps recommending new toys . ive never got any time cos im always modifying the gear with ideas i pick up on here. might just have to quit the forum

DOug

Originally Posted by Wassy

I am about to tackle a project with a fair amount of ripping required, so a ripping jig seems like a good idea.

Can anybody give me some ideas on what measurements they have found useful in such a jig?

I presume you have the WC2000. If so why don't you use the protractor with the extended plastic fingers as a featherboard to hold the timber against the fence and the WC supplied push sticks that run along the fence. :confused:

Maybe ask a Triton demonstrator on how to use them.

Peter.

Originally Posted by doug the slug

No wonder im not getting any woodwork done, ive got no money for materials cos everyone keeps recommending new toys . ive never got any time cos im always modifying the gear with ideas i pick up on here. might just have to quit the forum

DOug

And all that after only 56 posts Doug ! Just think how much more equipment you'll have by the time you hit 1000!! I started 2 years ago with a WC 2000 for my birthday..............now look at me :eek:

Ah well, keeps me off the streets.......

Originally Posted by Gumby

And all that after only 56 posts Doug ! Just think how much more equipment you'll have by the time you hit 1000!! I started 2 years ago with a WC 2000 for my birthday..............now look at me :eek:

Ah well, keeps me off the streets.......

well at your posting rate of 2.64 posts a day compared to mine of 1.56 posts a day, it will probably take me more than 2 years to catch up to you gumby. and no i dont think i need the grrrippers yet.

Doug