Introducing the Kreg Rip-Cut™

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Introducing the Kreg Rip-Cut™

Available at Kreg Dealers everywhere

$34.99

Ripping down large panels into smaller more manageable workpieces can be one of the trickiest, most intimidating, and expensive steps of any wood project. Even for experienced woodworkers ripping with the nicest table saws, you’re still forced to lift large heavy panels, balance them carefully to avoid binding and bowing, while at the same time trying to support the finished workpieces  and waste material as they exit the saw.

 

There is a faster way. There is an easier way! There is a better way.

Introducing the Kreg Rip-Cut™.

 

The Rip-Cut™ is an incredibly handy tool which speeds and simplifies the process of ripping down large plywood and MDF panels. No more taking your work to the saw, instead take the saw to your work. No measuring, no marking, no chalk lines – the Rip-Cut™ quickly and easily attaches to almost any circular saw, letting you cut pieces up to 24” wide with tremendous accuracy.

 

The Rip-Cut™ is a no-nonsense, straight forward, precision accessory for your circular saw that is so incredibly affordable it will pay for itself in no-time. It features a durable design including a solid aluminum guide rail, ultra-durable impact resistant plastic, an easy-to-read precision adjustable scale, and a reversible guide arm which works whether you’re left or right handed. It’s a super easy, precise, and affordable way to break down large panels for almost any project.

 

• Connects to almost any circular saw – right or left blade
• Reversible Guide Arm for Right or Left Hand Use
• Makes rip cuts up to 24” wide
• Rip sheets of plywood in half – in just one cut
• No measuring, marking, and no chalk lines
• 100% Guide support through entire cut
• No need to remove Rip-Cut™ when doing cross cuts
• Quick and accurate adjustments – no tools required
• Lightweight/Sturdy Design for use on the jobsite

 

Materials:

High Quality Aircraft Aluminum

Impact Resistant Plastic Polymer

Aluminum Guide Rail:

3" wide x 30" long

 

Saw Sled

6 1/2" x 8 1/2" saw platform

Guide Arm:

2" wide x 10" long

Minimum 5" edge bearing at blade entry

Minimum 3" edge bearing at blade exit

 

Cut Width:

Maximum 24"

 

Check out the Rip-Cut on www.kregtool.com!

http://www.kregtool.com/RipCut-Prodview.html

 

 

 

 

 

[Steve]

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. 

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.

Most of my work involved natural wood, 1x8 shiplap, etc., so it is not often that I am working with plywood.

[Derek Gould]

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.

[Rudy Rupert]

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...

[Derek Gould]

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.

To be honest, I've pretty much stopped using it and gone back to the homemade saw guide I had been using before.

Rudy Rupert said:

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...

[Rudy Rupert]

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.. :)

Derek Gould said:

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.

To be honest, I've pretty much stopped using it and gone back to the homemade saw guide I had been using before.

Rudy Rupert said:

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...

[michael evans]

Hi all anyone know if the ripcut coming or is for sale at toolstores in the u.k. yet?

[Jeff Hayes]

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