| Grip -Tite 2000 Magnetic Feather Boards
When it comes to safety and cutting consistency, the American-made Grip-Tite System has few equals.When used on a cast iron table, Lexan fins simultaneously apply even pressure to both the top and side of the board, and the angle & shape of the Lexan fins make this the most kickback-proof hold down system available. The Grip-Tite's ability to control the lumber makes it far safer to cut strips as narrow as 1/8" between the fence and blade, and if you don't have a choice but rip warped lumber, no other system provides as much safety.The focused magnet design has amazing hold down power on any steel or cast iron surface, and a release lever reduces the pull for removing or repositioning the feather board. In addition to preventing kickback and keeping your fingers further from the blade, the Grip-Tite System shines at making cuts more consistent when ripping longer boards.Stock longer than 4ft. gets challenging, and 6" to 8" lumber can be very difficult to rip accurately without a good set of hold downs (or a lot of operator skill). One of our other favorite applications is using the Grip-Tite Feather Board to apply consistent pressure to hold lumber against a band saw fence when resawing,just the ticket for getting consistent parts when the lumber gets thin. Grip-Tites work great on a flat saw table, but two specific accessories really increase the system's potential:Roller Guides reduce friction while increasing directional control, and Steel Fence Plates allow the Grip-Tites to be attached to the vertical face of most table saw and router table fences.In fact, having the option of attaching them to the fence more than doubles the possibilities for safe guarding your fingers and improving your work.Check out the GT 2000 Package for a complete setup with Grip-Tite Feather Boards, Steel Fence Plate, Roller Guides, and instructional DVD. |
