"K. B." wrote in message
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Was asking about the Porter-Cable Deluxe Biscuit Joiner, Model No. 557 at
Rockler this weekend and the mgr. told me they would go on sale around May
10. There will be some % off plus a PC rebate. Is this BJ the one to
have?
The literature calls it a plate joiner (I just started out and have never
even used one but need one already. This is an expensive hobby!).

That model is the one to have look to see that it is a "TYPE III". The
going every day cheap price is $197.00 so I would make sure that this is the
price before the rebate. Lastly, Plate Joiner is the correct name for the
tool.