Micro Jig MJ tablesaw splitter.....

[Terry Hatfield]

Howdy,

Folks if you have not seen this new splitter, you really need to check it out. Especially if you do not currently use a splitter. Micro Jig (the Gripper folks) had this at the KC woodworking show and it was too good to pass up for $15. I have a full review of the splitter in the "Tool Review" section of my site if you would like to check it out.

No affiliation with Mocro Jig at all. I just think this is one very cool safety device that many would benefit from. This is the best thing I have seen come down the pike in a long time.

Thanks,

Terry

[Jim Harsha]

Thanks for the review Terry. I have one on order and should receive it this week.

[Jeff Skory]

I talked to Henry at the beginning of the week and ordered one. Got it but haven't installed it yet. I still have my drill bit splitter so I'm ok until I take the time to do it. Maybe after I finish posting this.

[Jeff Hamilton]

I visited T, shop today and watched him install and try out this splitter
the installation was simple and quite effective. I can't wait to get my own.
Jeff H

[Jack Diemer]

Put mine in yesterday. This is definately the woodworking invention of the year. It took me 15 minutes to do because with the 1st one, you make a jig of sorts. I could do the next one in about a 3rd of the time.

It was funny, the microjig folks only mentioned this splitter only as an afterthought to the Gripper presentation. Scott, Terry and I looked at each other for about a half second, and bought 3 of them on the spot.

Only difference between this and the $120 splitters is that it only works for 90 degree cuts. I would have easily paid double the price for this.

[Terry Hatfield]

Put mine in yesterday. This is definately the woodworking invention of the year. It took me 15 minutes to do because with the 1st one, you make a jig of sorts. I could do the next one in about a 3rd of the time.

It was funny, the microjig folks only mentioned this splitter only as an afterthought to the Gripper presentation. Scott, Terry and I looked at each other for about a half second, and bought 3 of them on the spot.

Only difference between this and the $120 splitters is that it only works for 90 degree cuts. I would have easily paid double the price for this.

Yesterday???? Oh man, I thought I was gonna be the first.

Agree with Jack on the presentation deal. The guy treated it kinda like an after thought. The 3 of us immediately saw the potential in the splitter. Great idea.

Terry

[Steve Roxberg]

Only difference between this and the $120 splitters is that it only works for 90 degree cuts. I would have easily paid double the price for this.

Not to disagree, but my splitter has anti-kick back pawls as well.

This is a huge improvement over nothing though, and I wouldn't run my saw without the splitter attached for rip cuts.

[Tyler Howell]

Mine's in and works great. Has solved a lot of problems.

[Ralph Steffey]

I just put one of the splitters on my Pm-66 last week and for the money I think it is a great invention. I wouldnot use the pauls even if I had them.

[Larry Browning]

Do you think this splitter would work on a Shopsmith? I have a zci for it, but it seems to me that allignment might a problem because of the way the blade can be adjusted in and out. Any thoughts on this?

larry

[Terry Hatfield]

Larry,

I don't see why not. It should work with any zero clearance insert as long as you can drill the holes to mount it.

I guess you could tell I didn't go to Ft. Smith last week. I'll shoot you an email later this week.

Terry

[Larry Browning]

Larry,

I don't see why not. It should work with any zero clearance insert as long as you can drill the holes to mount it.

I guess you could tell I didn't go to Ft. Smith last week. I'll shoot you an email later this week.

Terry

Terry,
It was just as well, I was sick all week. I didn't feel bad enough to miss work, but I didn't make it down to the shop at all.

Larry

[Dan Stuewe]

I noticed that several times it is mentioned to raise the saw blade to its full height. I guess this is so that the splitter will be clear of the blade no matter the blade height. But I wonder, would it be valuable to have a zero-clearance insert for cutting 4/4 or even 8/4 where the blade is set lower, thus bringing the splitter closer to the back of the blade?

It looks like the splitter is a couple inches behind the blade when the blade is at a more common height (based on the pictures).

Now of course, you can keep you blade up high on all cuts, but I think some like to raise the blade only has high as necessary.

What do those of you who've used it think?

[Steve Roxberg]

I noticed that several times it is mentioned to raise the saw blade to its full height. I guess this is so that the splitter will be clear of the blade no matter the blade height. But I wonder, would it be valuable to have a zero-clearance insert for cutting 4/4 or even 8/4 where the blade is set lower, thus bringing the splitter closer to the back of the blade?

It looks like the splitter is a couple inches behind the blade when the blade is at a more common height (based on the pictures).

What do those of you who've used it think?

That's a good idea, I think it would work well.

[Mike Scoggins]

Terry,

I picked up the same splitter and zero clearance insert at the Woodworking Show in Houston a couple of weekends ago. I have had zero shop time since then, but am anxious to get it installed and give it a try.

I have been hesitant to spend the $ for the other after-market splitters because of their price. If the Micro-Jig splitter does the trick I am thrilled, and I don't see why it won't for the vast majority of cuts I make.

Mike