I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I
don't expect that my needs for one would justify a top-end unit, but
accuracy is always a requirement.

Now, depending on which review you read, you can't get a good biscuit
joiner for under $200. Oh man, pul-leeeze tell me that isn't true!

Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to
so as to ensure that I get something I like).

The reviews on Amazon for the Dewalt range from GREAT to AWFUL. That
figures. But the bulk of reviews are quite positive.

If you own a Dewalt, would you give me your critique of it?

And if possible, can anyone recommend a good solid joiner - one for
casual use - that is accurate and costs less than the Dewalt?

Thanks!

Jack

I have the dewalt and I think its great, IMO, others may say different but I
like mine..............Brian

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"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote
in message ...
I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I
don't expect that my needs for one would justify a top-end unit, but
accuracy is always a requirement.

Now, depending on which review you read, you can't get a good biscuit
joiner for under $200. Oh man, pul-leeeze tell me that isn't true!

Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to
so as to ensure that I get something I like).

The reviews on Amazon for the Dewalt range from GREAT to AWFUL. That
figures. But the bulk of reviews are quite positive.

If you own a Dewalt, would you give me your critique of it?

And if possible, can anyone recommend a good solid joiner - one for
casual use - that is accurate and costs less than the Dewalt?

Thanks!

Jack

Doubt anyone on here would say that the Dewalt is anything less than a good
tool. The reviews you get on Amazon are questionable. I have the Dewalt and
am quite happy with it. Easy to use, easy to adjust, accurate. I did a fair
amount of research before buying this one and found that the less expensive
ones out there, while adequate, were somewhat lacking to the point that one
might very well upgrade later on. It's cheaper in the long run to buy the
good one right off. I got mine at Lowes for $130.00 on sale. You might want
to also look at places like Tool King. They sell factory reconditioned tools
at a substantial savings.

"Brian In Hampton" wrote in message
news:he_Ue.23474$hp.1090@lakeread08...
I have the dewalt and I think its great, IMO, others may say different but
I
like mine..............Brian

I like mine a LOT! Of course, before I got it I was using the Sears Bis-Kit
piece of crap. Hooking a vac to the dust port works phenomenally well. I
even do that when I'm working outside so I don't have to sweep up.
Bruce
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote
in message ...
I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I don't
expect that my needs for one would justify a top-end unit, but accuracy is
always a requirement.

Now, depending on which review you read, you can't get a good biscuit
joiner for under $200. Oh man, pul-leeeze tell me that isn't true!

Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to so
as to ensure that I get something I like).

The reviews on Amazon for the Dewalt range from GREAT to AWFUL. That
figures. But the bulk of reviews are quite positive.

If you own a Dewalt, would you give me your critique of it?

And if possible, can anyone recommend a good solid joiner - one for casual
use - that is accurate and costs less than the Dewalt?

Thanks!

Jack

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote
in :

I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I
don't expect that my needs for one would justify a top-end unit, but
accuracy is always a requirement.

Now, depending on which review you read, you can't get a good biscuit
joiner for under $200. Oh man, pul-leeeze tell me that isn't true!

Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to
so as to ensure that I get something I like).


The DeWalt unit is just fine. In heavy homeowner use, mine has held up to
maybe 750 biscuits over 3 years. ;-) How many are you going to do?

$50 more buys the Porter Cable, and the potential to do FF (smaller than 0)
biscuits.

You're going to need red clamps and/or a brad nailer, too. And a plaid
shirt.

Patriarch

I have the Dewalt and like it fine. Have had it for about 8 yrs. I
got the Ryobi (Sears also sells it) small biscuit jointer for picture
fames and the like. I felt that the larger face frame biscuits were
still too large for the really small requirements. The Ryobi is not
nearly as versatile, but it does what it needs to do just fine.

I have owned a Dewalt for about six years and couldn't be happier. I have
looked at newer ones in the store but differences do not appear to be
substantial. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

RonB

In article ,
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
wrote:

And if possible, can anyone recommend a good solid joiner - one for
casual use - that is accurate and costs less than the Dewalt?

I bought a Lamello Classic to replace my stolen Lamello 'Top'.
A while ago, I had the opportunity to play with the PC 557. I quite
liked it. It felt and performed well enough, IMHO, that I may have spent
too much on the Lamello.... although the Classic is a wonderful tool.
The DeWalt, OTOH, feels clunky to me. The DeWalt appears identical
to the Elu way back when and in my shop, one of the guys had problems
with the 'flatness' of his base. The lips on the base, pointing towards
the back/motor, are very thin and bend easily. I was completely
underwhelmed by it.
I think the DeWalt will probably work out fine if you never drop it.

"Robatoy" wrote in message
...
In article ,
I think the DeWalt will probably work out fine if you never drop it.

I've never bought a tool on the basis of how well it will stand up if I drop
it. I don't drop them.

In article . net,
"CW" wrote:

I've never bought a tool on the basis of how well it will stand up if I drop
it. I don't drop them.

Now... you shouldn't have said that...G

I have a King (King Machinery / King Industrial ) biscuit cutter. I do not
use it alot. I have not had accuracy problems.
It was inexpensive - $99 cdn, and along with a book on biscuits - I have
have been able to make simple jigs (platforms really) to overcome common
accuracy issues and design differences between the various brands.
I use mine for making simple cabinets, drawers, boxes, and glue-ups of
boards for wide surfaces.

I have found that biscuits can simplify design and construction of many
projects, that I often consider if it can be used in most things I do. If I
were buying again, one item I would look for is one that can do super tiny /
mini (? 00) biscuits, since many of my projects are small and of thin
stock, - also this size would be very helpful in miters.




"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote
in message ...
I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I don't
expect that my needs for one would justify a top-end unit, but accuracy is
always a requirement.

Now, depending on which review you read, you can't get a good biscuit
joiner for under $200. Oh man, pul-leeeze tell me that isn't true!

Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to so
as to ensure that I get something I like).

The reviews on Amazon for the Dewalt range from GREAT to AWFUL. That
figures. But the bulk of reviews are quite positive.

If you own a Dewalt, would you give me your critique of it?

And if possible, can anyone recommend a good solid joiner - one for casual
use - that is accurate and costs less than the Dewalt?

Thanks!

Jack

If you're looking for low price, our favorite online auction site has one
now for less than $45 "buy-it-now".
..
..
..
..
..
..
The $83 shipping charge doesn't count, right? (item # 5992981757 )


"CW" wrote in message
nk.net...
Doubt anyone on here would say that the Dewalt is anything less than a
good
tool. The reviews you get on Amazon are questionable. I have the Dewalt
and
am quite happy with it. Easy to use, easy to adjust, accurate. I did a
fair
amount of research before buying this one and found that the less
expensive
ones out there, while adequate, were somewhat lacking to the point that
one
might very well upgrade later on. It's cheaper in the long run to buy the
good one right off. I got mine at Lowes for $130.00 on sale. You might
want
to also look at places like Tool King. They sell factory reconditioned
tools
at a substantial savings.

"Brian In Hampton" wrote in message
news:he_Ue.23474$hp.1090@lakeread08...
I have the dewalt and I think its great, IMO, others may say different
but
I
like mine..............Brian

You're going to need red clamps and/or a brad nailer, too. And a plaid
shirt.

Oooooh, man, that's low. Subtle, but low.

For "causal use" you might as well just buy a biscuit-slot router bit (set) and
save a load of $.

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote:
I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I
don't expect that my needs for one would justify a top-end unit, but
accuracy is always a requirement.

Now, depending on which review you read, you can't get a good biscuit
joiner for under $200. Oh man, pul-leeeze tell me that isn't true!

Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to
so as to ensure that I get something I like).

The reviews on Amazon for the Dewalt range from GREAT to AWFUL. That
figures. But the bulk of reviews are quite positive.

If you own a Dewalt, would you give me your critique of it?

And if possible, can anyone recommend a good solid joiner - one for
casual use - that is accurate and costs less than the Dewalt?

Thanks!

Jack

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote
in message

If you own a Dewalt, would you give me your critique of it?

Works well.

I thought of that but no way to use that for T joints. Serious limitation.

wrote in message news:qZ5Ve.238518$tt5.204001@edtnps90...
For "causal use" you might as well just buy a biscuit-slot router bit
(set) and
save a load of $.

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
wrote:
I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I
don't expect that my needs for one would justify a top-end unit, but
accuracy is always a requirement.

Now, depending on which review you read, you can't get a good biscuit
joiner for under $200. Oh man, pul-leeeze tell me that isn't true!

Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to
so as to ensure that I get something I like).

The reviews on Amazon for the Dewalt range from GREAT to AWFUL. That
figures. But the bulk of reviews are quite positive.

If you own a Dewalt, would you give me your critique of it?

And if possible, can anyone recommend a good solid joiner - one for
casual use - that is accurate and costs less than the Dewalt?

Thanks!

Jack

Yes, but it's easily solved with your jigsaw or zipsaw by simply
cutting a hole in the casing so your router can fit though it. :-)

CW wrote:
I thought of that but no way to use that for T joints. Serious limitation.

wrote in message news:qZ5Ve.238518$tt5.204001@edtnps90...
For "causal use" you might as well just buy a biscuit-slot router bit
(set) and
save a load of $.

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
wrote:
I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I
don't expect that my needs for one would justify a top-end unit, but
accuracy is always a requirement.

Now, depending on which review you read, you can't get a good biscuit
joiner for under $200. Oh man, pul-leeeze tell me that isn't true!

Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to
so as to ensure that I get something I like).

The reviews on Amazon for the Dewalt range from GREAT to AWFUL. That
figures. But the bulk of reviews are quite positive.

If you own a Dewalt, would you give me your critique of it?

And if possible, can anyone recommend a good solid joiner - one for
casual use - that is accurate and costs less than the Dewalt?

Thanks!

Jack

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote
in message ...
I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I don't
expect that my needs for one would justify a top-end unit, but accuracy is
always a requirement.

Now, depending on which review you read, you can't get a good biscuit
joiner for under $200. Oh man, pul-leeeze tell me that isn't true!

Doesn't David J Marks use a DeWalt? Norm uses a PC.
Jim

Robatoy wrote:
In article . net,
"CW" wrote:

I've never bought a tool on the basis of how well it will stand up if I drop
it. I don't drop them.

Now... you shouldn't have said that...G

Yea, ask my PC router...........which now needs a new base....*SIGH*

wrote:
For "causal use" you might as well just buy a biscuit-slot router bit (set) and
save a load of $.

I bought a (ssssshhhhhh) Sears Biscuit attachment a few years ago. It
attaches to a small side grinder. Not the most elegant thing you have
ever seen, but for $50 it gets the job done. I have done about 5 boxes
of with it and have never had a problem with it. Mind ya, I do pretty
much edge jointing and 90's with it, no 45 angles. It has killed one
cheap grinder motor so far, but that was the grinders fault.

Not real relevant to the DW, but I would think most anything would be
an improvement over what I have. If I had my choice, it would be the
PC or DW. And, if I were into the business side, the only choice would
be the Lamello.

mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net wrote:
I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I
Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to
so as to ensure that I get something I like).


It's a fine biscuit cutter. The PC is good too. Can't go wrong with
either one.

Yeah, I love how some of those ebay sellers rake you over the coals for
shipping and .. uh .. handling. Yep. Handling my a**.

I always check the S&H and "almost always" that's prevents me from
buying from them. But some sellers do in fact give pretty damn good
deals, even with a high S&H.

But $83 to ship a joiner? DUH

Jack

Bruce Adams wrote:
If you're looking for low price, our favorite online auction site has one
now for less than $45 "buy-it-now".
.
.
.
.
.
.
The $83 shipping charge doesn't count, right? (item # 5992981757 )


"CW" wrote in message
nk.net...

Doubt anyone on here would say that the Dewalt is anything less than a
good
tool. The reviews you get on Amazon are questionable. I have the Dewalt
and
am quite happy with it. Easy to use, easy to adjust, accurate. I did a
fair
amount of research before buying this one and found that the less
expensive
ones out there, while adequate, were somewhat lacking to the point that
one
might very well upgrade later on. It's cheaper in the long run to buy the
good one right off. I got mine at Lowes for $130.00 on sale. You might
want
to also look at places like Tool King. They sell factory reconditioned
tools
at a substantial savings.

"Brian In Hampton" wrote in message
news:he_Ue.23474$hp.1090@lakeread08...

I have the dewalt and I think its great, IMO, others may say different
but

I

like mine..............Brian

In article .com,
"vdubbs" wrote:

Robatoy wrote:
In article . net,
"CW" wrote:

I've never bought a tool on the basis of how well it will stand up if I
drop
it. I don't drop them.

Now... you shouldn't have said that...G

Yea, ask my PC router...........which now needs a new base....*SIGH*

Yup. I didn't quite lift my foot up high enough and snagged the cord.
Pulled the router off the bench.
old style 4.2" router base... bent. Stoopid money to replace.
**** happens.

I chose the PC because it included the small blade for face frame work and a
box of biscuits. I have owned the Dewalt and was very happy with it but
thought I would get the one that did more just in case.
max


mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net wrote:
I was perusing the many threads in the archives on biscuit joiners. I
Amazon has the Dewalt DW682K joiner for $150. That's about as much as I
would like to pay for one (though if necessary, I'll pay what I have to
so as to ensure that I get something I like).


It's a fine biscuit cutter. The PC is good too. Can't go wrong with
either one.

On Sun, 11 Sep 2005 11:30:20 -0600, "mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"
"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" wrote:


If you own a Dewalt, would you give me your critique of it?

And if possible, can anyone recommend a good solid joiner - one for
casual use - that is accurate and costs less than the Dewalt?


I had settled on either the DeWalt or the Makita 3901. At the Big E WW
show, the Makita was about $5 cheaper (around $120, IIRC) so I bought
it. I am very happy with it, and have since used a friend's DeWalt.
There's very little difference, and I'm sure you would be pleased with
either.

Barry Lennox