I cannot seem to find any information on those magnetic feather boards I
have seen at the woodworking shows. (I won't go back to the one here in
Portland, gauging for parking, admission and the show continues to decrease
in size and substance)
Was wondering if anybody has a line on where I can get them? Along with
that, anybody have experience using those? Are they as good as what the
maker says? They seem really cool, as long as the cast top is available to
mount them to.
Thanks for any input...
Mark
"BillyBob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> I totally agree. While they tend to have a good grip straight up and
>> down
> I
>> found that they easily slid parallel to the surface and really did not
>> provide a positive hold.
>
> You obviously aren't holding your mouth right, Leon.
>
> You might change your mind for table saw ripping, if you tried them using
> the magnetic fence with the little springy rollers, but that's a lot of
> trouble to put together unless you are highly motivated.
I bought 2 hold downs plus the metal fence to attach to my fence. They both
slipped and would not hold in place where I put them. I sent them back.
> Was wondering if anybody has a line on where I can get them? Along with
> that, anybody have experience using those? Are they as good as what the
> maker says? They seem really cool, as long as the cast top is available to
> mount them to.
Im guessing you might be referring to the Grip-Tite model?
You can buy them here >
http://www.rockler.com/ecom7/product_details.cfm?offerings_id=2356&sid=AF989
Quick and easy to use, and work just like any other featherboard.
I have 2 and find them quite useful. Sometimes a bit of a yank to free them
from the table but at least you know they wont move in use :)
Dean
Markndawoods wrote:
> I cannot seem to find any information on those magnetic feather boards I
> have seen at the woodworking shows. (I won't go back to the one here in
> Portland, gauging for parking, admission and the show continues to
> decrease in size and substance)
>
> Was wondering if anybody has a line on where I can get them? Along with
> that, anybody have experience using those? Are they as good as what the
> maker says? They seem really cool, as long as the cast top is available to
> mount them to.
>
<URL:http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=3&p=51234&cat=1,43000>
"SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I love these things for use on a Jointer but like to go with in the
> slot versions for TS
Why? Just habit or are there some practical reasons?
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> I love these things for use on a Jointer but like to go with in the
>> slot versions for TS
>
> Why? Just habit or are there some practical reasons?
My findings are that a slot holds the feather board from slipping the magnet
type hold downs do not hold fast then pushed side to side.
"Woodcrafter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I have 2 and find them quite useful. Sometimes a bit of a yank to free
them
> from the table but at least you know they wont move in use :)
The designs for the last three years have included a little lever on the
back of the grip-tite. Just twist it to the left or right and it removes
the grip-tite from any surface with yanking. It should be easy to retrofit
to any grip-tite.
Bob
"Bob G." <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Without reading the other replies 1st...
>
> I'll tell you that I have had one of these magnetic featherboards for
> years and it has also been years since I last used it...
>
> Personally I do not like it...very hard to adjust it the way "I"
> like...also kind of hard to remove it...since it is a strong ...very
> strong magnet .. though of adding a cam like release bolt to it but
> never got around to it.
I totally agree. While they tend to have a good grip straight up and down I
found that they easily slid parallel to the surface and really did not
provide a positive hold.
>
> I now use a Benchdog featherboard which works so much easier
> plus it works great on my benchdog router table...where the magnetic
> one is totally useless...
Again I totally agree. These have a positive grip.
>
> Just my opinion...
>
> Bob Griffiths
>
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I totally agree. While they tend to have a good grip straight up and down
I
> found that they easily slid parallel to the surface and really did not
> provide a positive hold.
You obviously aren't holding your mouth right, Leon.
You might change your mind for table saw ripping, if you tried them using
the magnetic fence with the little springy rollers, but that's a lot of
trouble to put together unless you are highly motivated. I like how they
"pull" the stock into the fence as you roll it forward. It really works.
My cuts became consistently even and perfect when I started using them. I"m
sure I could get the same results with more acquired skill, but I really got
tired of having to deal with various push sticks and other faldarah. I
especially like how well they control narrow long cuts - those that used to
scare me to death.
Bob
Markndawoods wrote:
> I cannot seem to find any information on those magnetic feather
> boards I have seen at the woodworking shows. (I won't go back to the
> one here in Portland, gauging for parking, admission and the show
> continues to decrease in size and substance)
>
> Was wondering if anybody has a line on where I can get them? Along
> with that, anybody have experience using those? Are they as good as
> what the maker says? They seem really cool, as long as the cast top
> is available to mount them to.
>
> Thanks for any input...
>
> Mark
Do you mean these?
http://www.grip-tite.com/
On Wed, 4 May 2005 20:56:15 -0700, "Markndawoods"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I cannot seem to find any information on those magnetic feather boards I
>have seen at the woodworking shows. (I won't go back to the one here in
>Portland, gauging for parking, admission and the show continues to decrease
>in size and substance)
>
>Was wondering if anybody has a line on where I can get them? Along with
>that, anybody have experience using those? Are they as good as what the
>maker says? They seem really cool, as long as the cast top is available to
>mount them to.
>
>Thanks for any input...
>
>Mark
>
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Mark:
Without reading the other replies 1st...
I'll tell you that I have had one of these magnetic featherboards for
years and it has also been years since I last used it...
Personally I do not like it...very hard to adjust it the way "I"
like...also kind of hard to remove it...since it is a strong ...very
strong magnet .. though of adding a cam like release bolt to it but
never got around to it.
I now use a Benchdog featherboard which works so much easier
plus it works great on my benchdog router table...where the magnetic
one is totally useless...
Just my opinion...
Bob Griffiths
Is this what you're talking about: http://www.grip-tite.com/
In my opinion they work great.
JJS
Markndawoods wrote:
> I cannot seem to find any information on those magnetic feather boards I
> have seen at the woodworking shows. (I won't go back to the one here in
> Portland, gauging for parking, admission and the show continues to decrease
> in size and substance)
>
> Was wondering if anybody has a line on where I can get them? Along with
> that, anybody have experience using those? Are they as good as what the
> maker says? They seem really cool, as long as the cast top is available to
> mount them to.
>
> Thanks for any input...
>
> Mark
>
>
"Markndawoods" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I cannot seem to find any information on those magnetic feather boards
The link has already been posted. By the way, I have two GRRrippers and the
grip-tites. I use the both and love them all. They are complementary to each
other - GRRripper for cutting small, short pieces. Grip-tites for all the
rest of the cuts.
I also bought and installed the steel fence for the grip-tites. This allows
you to mount the grip-tite to the fence and use the little pressure roller
options. This is how I use them all the time. I never use them mounted on
the table.
Bob