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DeWALT DW682K 6.5-Amp Corded Biscuit Joiner for
$159.99.
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Product Description:
- 6.5 amp, 10,000 rpm motor provides power for working in the hardest woods
- Dual rack and pinion fence ensure blade and fence are always parallel for accurate joints every time
- Integral one-piece fence is adjustable and tilts 0-90°
- Flush cuts can be made at 0° without removing fence
- 45-degree locating notch in fence allows indexing off the outside surface of a mitered joint
- Non-marring, heavy-duty aluminum shoe allows joiner to be clamped for stationary work
- Retractable, anti-slip pins help hold work in place
- Preset depth stops for all common biscuit sizes
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That said, add me to the long list of folks who bought one of these thinking it would get used a lot more than it actually does. Serious hobbyists would be much better served with a Festool Domino, and less serious hobbyists simply don't need one of these.
It's hard to recommend a biscuit joiner to anyone except folks who just like tools (guilty).
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That said, add me to the long list of folks who bought one of these thinking it would get used a lot more than it actually does. Serious hobbyists would be much better served with a Festool Domino, and less serious hobbyists simply don't need one of these.
It's hard to recommend a biscuit joiner to anyone except folks who just like tools (guilty).
That said, add me to the long list of folks who bought one of these thinking it would get used a lot more than it actually does. Serious hobbyists would be much better served with a Festool Domino, and less serious hobbyists simply don't need one of these.
It's hard to recommend a biscuit joiner to anyone except folks who just like tools (guilty).
This is helpful, as a woodworking newbie, reading blogs and YouTube and fb comments, all point to needing something to align boards when joining. I've done simple diy outdoor furniture and found that dowels have been pretty do able for me and don't require another tool. But I suppose only time will tell.
That said, add me to the long list of folks who bought one of these thinking it would get used a lot more than it actually does. Serious hobbyists would be much better served with a Festool Domino, and less serious hobbyists simply don't need one of these.
It's hard to recommend a biscuit joiner to anyone except folks who just like tools (guilty).
I don't know. I can 100% see an argument for people who don't have 1 to 1.7k rattling around for a joining solution but want something better than dowels.
biscuits are for aligning
Mainly building kitchen cabinets and joining counter tops. These tools are fast and foolproof. Great for aligning joints that need hidden fasteners all the way around (like live-edge waterfall tables).
Keep a spare blade (we use CMT) on hand in case you hit some trash in the wood. You can usually sharpen an undamaged blade about 5 times, depending on how thick the carbide is.
You can use biscuits along with a Kreg, for fast knock-down boxes.
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Mainly building kitchen cabinets and joining counter tops. These tools are fast and foolproof. Great for aligning joints that need hidden fasteners all the way around (like live-edge waterfall tables).
Keep a spare blade (we use CMT) on hand in case you hit some trash in the wood. You can usually sharpen an undamaged blade about 5 times, depending on how thick the carbide is.
You can use biscuits along with a Kreg, for fast knock-down boxes.
What brand of biscuits do you recommend/prefer? I have tried a couple brands of smaller quantities, and I seem to always scrap a portion of the biscuits because they fit so loosely in the mating slots, they would fail at the alignment task at hand.
I have a Makita. Maybe the blade and/or tool are the issue as I am (possibly) getting a little slop on the cut(s). I don't think I am misusing the tool. Any thoughts/suggestions based on your experience?
Because they are a wood product, there will always be a few that are too tight or loose, that's normal. There are times you might want some looser ones, so toss those in a jar (leave the jar open on a humid day, or throw a piece of damp sponge inside). Hit the fat ones with a hammer, or re-crush them in a vise.
I've even cut my own biscuits from Mahogany to repair when people break the heads off of their Les Paul guitars. Cut them with a coping saw, then squish them a little in a vise with the waffle faces outward. Making them with the grain going in the opposite direction makes for a really strong neck repair.
Make sure your arbor is clean whenever you replace a blade, to avoid wobble.