| Review by Brad_Nailor | posted 1793 days ago | 2502 views | 2 times favorited | 16 comments | ![]() |
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- Rockler Thin Rip Tablesaw Jig
- Brand: Rockler | Category: Tablesaw Accessories

I know allot of you have made your own version of a thin strip ripping jig. I fiddled with making one and was in too much of a hurry to get my project going. I looked at this one online and liked the design and it was only $19.99 with free shipping. As usual Rockler shipped it out right away, and it was on my doorstep 4 days after I ordered it. They also accept Paypal now which is really convenient.
It comes with simple instructions on the back of the box. The whole device is made out of phenolic and feels really sturdy and well made with an easy to read scale ( thats not graduated) with 1/8 and 1/16 marks. The knob is a decent size and allows good grip to crank it down nice and tight.
There is a ball bearing at the contact point to help the wood glide through. The directions tell you to touch the bearing to a sawtooth and then use the scale to size your rip. Then slide the unit down carefully so its below the throat plate and lock the knob down.
Once I got it tweaked in, the jig performed well. I was churning out strips quickly, and checking with my dial calipers they were consistent in thickness end to end with less then 1/128” variance if any. A couple things about the jig:
It leaves a slight burr on the upper inside corner of the keeper piece due to it falling away before it gets fully cut. This was no big deal, my pieces are over sized so I just trimmed that end. You could chisel the piece off as well.
You have to position it below the throat plate. Any higher it seemed to push the piece against the blade and was causing some burn marks. Ones I moved it it was fine.
Overall I like this jig. It makes it easy to rip thin and thick pieces safely and accurately, and doesn’t cost allot of money.
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16 comments so far
GaryK
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#1 posted 1792 days ago
I got the same thing when they first came out. Works like a charm.
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teenagewoodworker
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#2 posted 1792 days ago
thanks for the review! looks like a cool little jig!
Richard Williams
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#3 posted 1792 days ago
Wish I knew what I was doing. I only make school science projects. I leave the real expertise, professionalism and artistry up to you guys that know what they are doing. Don’t see too good anymore so it is a good reason to let those things go. Great stuff and a least now I know what that is. Bye.
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Chris
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#4 posted 1792 days ago
Looks great, thanks for the review.
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Scott Bryan
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#5 posted 1792 days ago
Thanks for the review. I have been looking at one of these as well.
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lew
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#6 posted 1792 days ago
This is the story of my life!!
Woodcraft Magazine paid me $100 a couple of years ago for this same device idea. Now Rockler makes a fortune.
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Hawkins
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#7 posted 1792 days ago
Just got an e-mail from Rockler…it’s on sale there…I have no affiliation with Rockler, outside of buying more than I should there…when they call you by name when you walk in, is that bad?
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=18056&filter=thin%20rip
Brad_Nailor
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#8 posted 1792 days ago
Wow..thats 5 bucks cheaper than I paid…but I got free shipping! :)
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Grumpy
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#9 posted 1791 days ago
Nifty looking jig Brad
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sIKE
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#10 posted 1791 days ago
I got one these and it works very well.
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abie
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#11 posted 1791 days ago
I made one with the other end of a feather board, and a bearing dadoed into the end.
a two fur.
idea was great but I will return mine.
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steveosshop
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#12 posted 1791 days ago
Looks like a cool jig at a good price.
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Greg Wurst
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#13 posted 1789 days ago
Picked one up this weekend, partially because of this review. Thanks!
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Kipster
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#14 posted 1789 days ago
That looks like a handy little jig.
Thanks for sharing.
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bayouman
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#15 posted 1788 days ago
I have one and was having trouble getting it dialed in. Your review has helped. Thanks.
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