Mesa Vista Design GRIP-TITE Magnetic Table Saw Featherboard

Cheap Mesa Vista Design GRIP-TITE Magnetic Table Saw Featherboard Review

I received this feather board for Christmas 2005 and have already used it on one project. Because I already own the Bench Dog feather board, and liked it pretty well, I used that as a benchmark to compare this model.

First the good:

1. The magnetic base is very strong yet releases easily with the tilting lever.

2. The flexible strip that puts sideways pressure on the board you are cutting is stiff enough to do its job, yet flexible enough to bend easily when adjusting the unit.

3. The price is fair for what you get.

As for bad marks...

1. I am disappointed in the flexible strip that holds the workpiece down to the table. It is not adjustable for height and seems to be pushed to its limit while cutting anything that is a full 3/4" thick. If you have thicker stock you will have to remove this for the cut.

2. When using on the table saw as I near the end of a cut, when the end of the board slides out from under the hold down there is a startling "SNAP" noise made as the plasic hold down slaps onto the saw table. Of course you never see that coming because your eyes are on the blade where they should be.

Overall, I like this tool and have found it to be great for jointing the edge of panels that are usually a challenge on the jointer. As for table saw use, its not a terrible design by any stretch of the word but I much prefer the Bench Dog feather board for that application.

Mesa Vista Design GRIP-TITE Magnetic Table Saw Featherboard Feature

• Prevents kickback
• Powerful magnet clamps to steel or cast iron
• 40 pounds/side and 100 pounds lift force
• Easily replaced, adjustable springs
• Easy release

Mesa Vista Design GRIP-TITE Magnetic Table Saw Featherboard Overview

The hardwood handle and magnetic base give you an extra measure of safety, especially when working with short and thin pieces. It’s totally tool-free without knobs to tighten. Just place the featherboard in the proper position and you’re ready to go!



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