Grip-Tite Magnetic Hold-Down System "It works like a charm." ... continued

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      I use a long 1/4" bolt with a wing nut and washer to hold the add-on fence tightly in position.

  With an engineer's square, I check the fence. It is right on.

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    With the Grip-Tite steel fence clamped in place, I screw it onto the chipboard fence. It comes with several holes pre-drilled and countersunk. The seated screws leave the fence totally smooth.
  

   I add a coat of wax to make the surface even slicker.

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  The video gave me an important tip for setting the magnetic holddowns. Their magnetic force is very strong, so this method is a great help.
   You start with the Grip-Tite resting on the board you plan to rip and about 1 to 2 inches away from the fence. Then you slide the board and Grip-Tite, together, towards the fence. This should place the Grip-Tite close to where it want it.

   A tap or two with the mallet places the Grip-Tite tighter on the board.

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   I use the same method to place the 2nd Grip-Tite just after the blade.

   I am making my first rip cut using this system. The board in my left hand is of the same thickness. I will use this to push the first piece through

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   While the magnets do a lot of the work, the design of the Grip-Tite plays an important role. Arrow number "1" points to the plastic hold-down which also helps reduce kickback. The number "2" arrow points to a small sandpaper covered roller which is angled slightly. It moves the wood into the fence.
   Note, on the Grip-Tite that is after the blade, the small roller (#2) is not in contact with the wood. This is important since you would not want this roller to attempt to close the kerf.
   You can also see in this view, the 2nd piece of wood which is at the blade and is pushing the first piece safely through.

    I do NOT make a practice of removing my hands from a workpiece during ripping, but I did want to demonstrate the total control of the Grip-Tite 2000 System. I really think that it is a great addition to my table saw. It will make ripping all pieces, but especially thin strips, easier and safer.

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