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>I'm looking for a ripstrate or comparable antikickback system that's
>compatable with a Delta table saw.
Something like these (half way down the page)?
http://www.ptreeusa.com/tablesaw_products.htm#buddies
Rockler and Woodcraft carry similar.
>The ripstrate was two, one-way-revolving rubber wheels whose spring-loaded
>height was set with a wing nut to hold the work down on the tablesaw and
>prevent kickbacks. The wheel could be attached to the saw's fence.
>I think the company may be out of business but it was such a great
>attachment I've got to believe somebody still makes something like it.
>It controls the work much better than a feather board when ripping.
BTW, this group is pretty dead. You might try rec.woodworking instead.
Ripstrate went out of business at least 25 years ago(or so I'm told).
Used or unused ones pop up from time to time on Craigslist.org or ebay.
I use a similar product from either Rockler's or Woodcraft. They are
called "Board Buddies" and, while a different design than the Ripstrate,
work pretty well.
Semi-soft poly wheels have a one-way clutch and the manner in which they
are mounted snugs the board up against the fence as you rip it.
<http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=11262&filter=board%20buddy>
I've had mine for five years or so but I don't believe I paid $55 for
them. Watch for sales or... ebay / craigslist