"J. Clarke" wrote in message
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On Oct 22, 6:39 am, "J. Clarke" wrote:

That's fine for pushing from an edge. The grr-ripper has high
friction
material on it and no hook so it can push from the center of a
piece,
letting you (a) apply pressure toward the fence and (b) hold the
piece
down while not having your hand anywhere near the blade.

The second you release pressure, for whatever reason, what
happens to the piece of wood between the blade and the fence?

The same thing that always happens when you release pressure. Part
of
skill comes in not releasing pressure.

I have more trust in a traditional push shoe with a hooked aft end.

Which only works on an edge.


Right. Conveying a long board into a cut is an advantage for the
gripper. Also,
the conformable bottom on the tool allows a better hold of contoured
materials for the
same purpose.

Regards,

Edward Hennessey