Introducing the Kreg Rip-Cut™ - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T12:10:41Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/rip-cut?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A405480&feed=yes&xn_auth=noi received mine 2 days ago, a…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-11-22:2900167:Comment:5822852013-11-22T18:48:36.981ZJeff Hayeshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JeffHayes
<p>i received mine 2 days ago, and what a great addition to my workshop. Just a few minutes to put together and away went we to ripping sheets of plywood …<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935468173?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" height="577" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935468173?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="433"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935469420?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" height="582" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935469420?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="437"></img></a></p>
<p>i received mine 2 days ago, and what a great addition to my workshop. Just a few minutes to put together and away went we to ripping sheets of plywood <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935468173?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935468173?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="433" class="align-full" height="577"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935469420?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935469420?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="437" class="align-full" height="582"/></a><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1935471169?profile=original" target="_self"><br/></a></p> Hi all anyone know if the rip…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-09-04:2900167:Comment:5670272013-09-04T14:39:41.867Zmichael evanshttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/michaelevans
<p>Hi all anyone know if the ripcut coming or is for sale at toolstores in the u.k. yet?</p>
<p>Hi all anyone know if the ripcut coming or is for sale at toolstores in the u.k. yet?</p> Thanks Derek, yes I forgot to…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-23:2900167:Comment:5387932013-04-23T22:19:31.411ZRudy Ruperthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RudyRupert
<p>Thanks Derek, yes I forgot to mention that towards the end of every cut I have the same problem, the guide isn't long enough and I find myself almost having to cut freehand to maintain the line...oh well.. :)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Derek Gould said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/rip-cut?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A538653&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment538653"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Rudy, as time goes on I have to agree with you. My…</p>
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<p>Thanks Derek, yes I forgot to mention that towards the end of every cut I have the same problem, the guide isn't long enough and I find myself almost having to cut freehand to maintain the line...oh well.. :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Derek Gould said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/rip-cut?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A538653&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment538653"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Rudy, as time goes on I have to agree with you. My main circular saw is a Dewalt; I find that the base plate extends out from the front more than other saws, so it's hard to control the saw at the end of the cut (since there is such a small amount of guide still in contact with the wood). And all in all I'm finding that no matter how careful I am, the cuts often wander, particularly when cutting close to the 24" limit.</p>
<p>To be honest, I've pretty much stopped using it and gone back to the homemade saw guide I had been using before.<br/> <br/> <cite>Rudy Rupert said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/rip-cut?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A538450&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment538450"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>OK, first off I love Kreg products but I am having a less good time using this, I have had a few kick backs with it and I may just invest in a track saw to mitigate any risk. It's good for cuts under the half way mark (12") but after that it's just hard to keep it straighter..seems to flex more, not rigid enough. I will still continue to use it for smaller cuts...I would also recommend putting some wax underneath the metal so it glides better...</p>
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</blockquote> Rudy, as time goes on I have…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-23:2900167:Comment:5386532013-04-23T21:59:54.793ZDerek Gouldhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DerekGoiuld
<p>Rudy, as time goes on I have to agree with you. My main circular saw is a Dewalt; I find that the base plate extends out from the front more than other saws, so it's hard to control the saw at the end of the cut (since there is such a small amount of guide still in contact with the wood). And all in all I'm finding that no matter how careful I am, the cuts often wander, particularly when cutting close to the 24" limit.</p>
<p>To be honest, I've pretty much stopped using it and gone back to…</p>
<p>Rudy, as time goes on I have to agree with you. My main circular saw is a Dewalt; I find that the base plate extends out from the front more than other saws, so it's hard to control the saw at the end of the cut (since there is such a small amount of guide still in contact with the wood). And all in all I'm finding that no matter how careful I am, the cuts often wander, particularly when cutting close to the 24" limit.</p>
<p>To be honest, I've pretty much stopped using it and gone back to the homemade saw guide I had been using before.<br/> <br/> <cite>Rudy Rupert said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/rip-cut?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A538450&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment538450"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>OK, first off I love Kreg products but I am having a less good time using this, I have had a few kick backs with it and I may just invest in a track saw to mitigate any risk. It's good for cuts under the half way mark (12") but after that it's just hard to keep it straighter..seems to flex more, not rigid enough. I will still continue to use it for smaller cuts...I would also recommend putting some wax underneath the metal so it glides better...</p>
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</blockquote> OK, first off I love Kreg pro…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-04-23:2900167:Comment:5384502013-04-23T19:31:53.513ZRudy Ruperthttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RudyRupert
<p>OK, first off I love Kreg products but I am having a less good time using this, I have had a few kick backs with it and I may just invest in a track saw to mitigate any risk. It's good for cuts under the half way mark (12") but after that it's just hard to keep it straighter..seems to flex more, not rigid enough. I will still continue to use it for smaller cuts...I would also recommend putting some wax underneath the metal so it glides better...</p>
<p>OK, first off I love Kreg products but I am having a less good time using this, I have had a few kick backs with it and I may just invest in a track saw to mitigate any risk. It's good for cuts under the half way mark (12") but after that it's just hard to keep it straighter..seems to flex more, not rigid enough. I will still continue to use it for smaller cuts...I would also recommend putting some wax underneath the metal so it glides better...</p> I have to say that the Rip-Cu…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-23:2900167:Comment:5158452013-01-23T21:01:19.785ZDerek Gouldhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DerekGoiuld
<p>I have to say that the Rip-Cut worked well when I was able to use it. I made some length-wise cuts on TFM panels, it was easy to handle and the cuts were smooth and true. For rips up to 24" it's a great tool.</p>
<p>I have to say that the Rip-Cut worked well when I was able to use it. I made some length-wise cuts on TFM panels, it was easy to handle and the cuts were smooth and true. For rips up to 24" it's a great tool.</p> To do rip cuts on large plywo…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-23:2900167:Comment:5156552013-01-23T20:13:48.857ZStevehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Steve570
<p>To do rip cuts on large plywood pieces, I setup 2 sawhorses, I made them, so they are the same height. I place 3 or 4 2x4s across the sawhorses. Then I place the plywood to be cut across the 2x4s. The 2x4s are arranged so that they provide support for the piece being cut off and the original piece of plywood. I clamp a straightedge across the plywood, most times it is another piece of wood, 1x3 typically. I set my circular saw to cut 1/4 inch deeper than the plywood. I make my cut along the…</p>
<p>To do rip cuts on large plywood pieces, I setup 2 sawhorses, I made them, so they are the same height. I place 3 or 4 2x4s across the sawhorses. Then I place the plywood to be cut across the 2x4s. The 2x4s are arranged so that they provide support for the piece being cut off and the original piece of plywood. I clamp a straightedge across the plywood, most times it is another piece of wood, 1x3 typically. I set my circular saw to cut 1/4 inch deeper than the plywood. I make my cut along the straightedge cutting slightly into the 2x4s. There is no piece that is falling off or going to bind or skew my cut. I save the 2x4s and straight edge just for the purpose of making these cuts. I do not use the table saw for any cuts that might bind in the saw. The table saw is for ripping. The miter saw is for mitering. Any cuts that won't fit in to these two categories are set up on my saw horses for use with the circular saw. I am putting safety first in these cuts. </p>
<p>The new kreg device looks interesting, but I like a clamped guide as I am not good at making straight cuts with a circular saw without the clamped guide. I also noticed in the pictures above, the blade is going through the piece into the support plywood, which follows what I do, except I use 2x4s rather a sheet of plywood.</p>
<p>Most of my work involved natural wood, 1x8 shiplap, etc., so it is not often that I am working with plywood.</p> I use an easy to make jig to…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-23:2900167:Comment:5158292013-01-23T18:19:59.302ZRoland Mengelhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RolandMengel
<p>I use an easy to make jig to do all my cuts on large heavy sheets. Like 3/4" ply ,melamine, MDF etc. I have a table saw but large sheets are hare to handle by yourself. for the jig use hardboard or 1/2" ply cuta a piece about 4 " wide by what ever length, you need. make sure you use a factory edge on one side. Then cut cut a piece about 10" wide by the same length. Glue the 4" piece ontop of the 10' piece with good edge facing in. now use your saw to cut off the waste running saw along…</p>
<p>I use an easy to make jig to do all my cuts on large heavy sheets. Like 3/4" ply ,melamine, MDF etc. I have a table saw but large sheets are hare to handle by yourself. for the jig use hardboard or 1/2" ply cuta a piece about 4 " wide by what ever length, you need. make sure you use a factory edge on one side. Then cut cut a piece about 10" wide by the same length. Glue the 4" piece ontop of the 10' piece with good edge facing in. now use your saw to cut off the waste running saw along factory edge. You can make these jigs any size you need. nowjust align the cut-off edge to your marks on the piece your cutting. Clamp in place and cut away. This jig will fit that saw only. make a good straight cut every time. i have a 8" and a 4" sixe for ripping and cross cuts.</p>
<p>Thanks for your comment</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Derek Gould said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/rip-cut?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A515644&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment515644"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I've just used my Rip-Cut for the first project; it worked well for some of the cuts, with two exceptions; short cuts and longer pieces that are more than 24". For example, I had several shelves that were 18 inches wide and 31" long. I was able to cut the sheet stock lengthwise (the 18" cut), but then I had to use the saw freehand to cut the 30" length. I thought I could use it with the last cut (which required me to trim about 3" off the end) but I couldn't close the guide to that width. To be fair I suppose I could have reversed the fence, but I use the saw right-handed so that wasn't really an option.<br/><br/>Without a large shop, you still end up doing panel cuts by hand.</p>
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</blockquote> I've just used my Rip-Cut for…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2013-01-23:2900167:Comment:5156442013-01-23T14:07:04.326ZDerek Gouldhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DerekGoiuld
<p>I've just used my Rip-Cut for the first project; it worked well for some of the cuts, with two exceptions; short cuts and longer pieces that are more than 24". For example, I had several shelves that were 18 inches wide and 31" long. I was able to cut the sheet stock lengthwise (the 18" cut), but then I had to use the saw freehand to cut the 30" length. I thought I could use it with the last cut (which required me to trim about 3" off the end) but I couldn't close the guide to that width.…</p>
<p>I've just used my Rip-Cut for the first project; it worked well for some of the cuts, with two exceptions; short cuts and longer pieces that are more than 24". For example, I had several shelves that were 18 inches wide and 31" long. I was able to cut the sheet stock lengthwise (the 18" cut), but then I had to use the saw freehand to cut the 30" length. I thought I could use it with the last cut (which required me to trim about 3" off the end) but I couldn't close the guide to that width. To be fair I suppose I could have reversed the fence, but I use the saw right-handed so that wasn't really an option.<br/><br/>Without a large shop, you still end up doing panel cuts by hand.</p> Just finished cutting out the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2012-06-19:2900167:Comment:4380762012-06-19T00:00:41.977ZDavidhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/David116
<p>Just finished cutting out the pieces for a book shelf with the rip cut jig. It did a great job on the long cuts, however, I found that the side guide needs to be a little longer for cross cuts. There is not enough length behind the blade to allow the blade to finish the cut. But overall it is a great tool I will use again.</p>
<p>Just finished cutting out the pieces for a book shelf with the rip cut jig. It did a great job on the long cuts, however, I found that the side guide needs to be a little longer for cross cuts. There is not enough length behind the blade to allow the blade to finish the cut. But overall it is a great tool I will use again.</p>