That's a pretty expansive question, as there's multiple methods of ripping. The method you are explaining is known as "Hard-Ripping" and is often more time consuming and potentially less accurate. I would advise against doing it that way unless it's your only option.
Is there anything specific that you're wanting to rip from that we can use as an introduction of sorts?
Is there anything specific that you're wanting to rip from that we can use as an introduction of sorts?