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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Purist furniture makers frown on the plate joiner, or biscuit joiner as it's often called, but this model might change a few minds. The joinery ease is unparalleled with this method, and Makita really knows its business. This model offers a 10,000 rpm, 5.6 amp motor, six cutting depths for different biscuit sizes, and a precision fence that angles with positive stops at 0, 45, and 90 degrees. Changing biscuit sizes is as quick and easy as turning the adjustment dial. The rack-and-pinion fence's action is as smooth as any on the market at this level, and our test cuts were clean and dead-on accurate. Sure, you can keep on cutting mortise and tenon joints if you want to, but the smart woodworker is taking one of these home. For us, it falls squarely into the gotta-get-one category. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 16.0 inches | | Product Width: | 5.0 inches | | Product Height: | 5.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 11.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 19.0 inches | | Package Width: | 9.2 inches | | Package Height: | 6.7 inches | | Package Weight: | 10.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 32 reviews |
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| | Features | Powerful 5.6 amp motor provides 10,000 rpmSix depth settings for no. 0, no. 10, and no. 20 biscuitsPrecise rack-and-pinion vertical fence adjustmentLarge top-grip handle for comfort and controlOne-year warranty
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 32 customer reviews )
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46 of 46 found the following review helpful:
 Better than others Apr 01, 2001
I bought this plate joiner sight unseen and don't regret it. Makita is superior in comparison to other brands. The tolerances are much tighter with no slop. Cuts are very smooth. I also have a Porter Cable, and it doesn't come close to the quality this model. The slider bars move with great precision. All wood chips exit through the dust port. Unless you have the money to spend for an expensive "Lamello", this is the model to get.
42 of 42 found the following review helpful:
 Biscuits & Gravy Feb 01, 2007
By Jerry A. Lowe
I am a 30 year carpenter of which the last 15 have been nothing but finish work. I had done some research on these biscuit joiners before buying the Makita.Great decision!This thing is so simple in design and function that the direction booklet is not even necessary.It's effortless! I jumped in full bore today.8 six foot 1 by 4s of mahogany for a table top went together quite easily thanks to about 50 perfectly alligned biscuits.I don't bother with the dust bag so I can't really comment on that but what a sweet tool.The fence allignment was spot on and the cam lock height adjustment is so user friendly that it makes this tool fun to use.
I guess the only reason I did not give this tool a 5 is because the fence sort of shrouds the biscuit location marks on your project. It's not that big of a deal but you do have to extend your marks to about a half inch on each side of desired biscuit location.
The blade left very little tear-out and cut effortlessly! I have tried almost every biscuit joiner out there with the exception of the Lamello[WAY TOO EXPENSIVE!!!] and all in all this one gets my vote for top tool for the price!
I would recommend this tool to all you journeymen as well as apprentices out there wondering which one. Trust me on this one guys!
39 of 39 found the following review helpful:
Excellent tool value Dec 12, 2000
By Steve Rozmiarek
The rack and pinion depth adjustment feature on this joiner is among the best that I've tried. All the adjustments are quick and repeatable with good accuracy. My only complaint is with the case. It could use a bit more room. I have to loosen the fence angle lock to get the case lid to shut. Trivial but a nuscience never the less. The joiner itself does a great job and the dust collection bag actually works! I'm sure that spending more money will get you a more refined tool but for the budget minded, this very well could be a valuable asset to your woodshop.
22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
quality Jul 14, 2005
By Joel A. Loeffler
"joel"
I looked at the PC, and did not like the plastic components on the fence. I already had a DW, and was not happy with the alignment problems between the fence and the blade. Of all three, the Makita is the best. The fence is attached to a surface machined parallel to the blade, and is also more substantial than the DW. Don't worry about the lower amp motor, as the blade is very high quality, and the wood from the slot comes out as shavings, not chips as in the DW. I like this tool. I would buy it again. I can't say that about the other two.
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Very Easy to Use Jan 15, 2002
By M. Barnum
I got this tool as a gift and had little experience with plate joiners. I was amazed at how easy and intuitive it was. I no time at all I was able to make standard biscuit joints, mitred biscuit joints and off set biscuit joints. It was so easy to use. The fence system is basically self explanatory. There are center markings on every surface and the 0 and 45 degree detents are helpful.
The only thing I would change is the handle. I find it difficult to hold while sliding the saw portion without tilting the blade. I usually hold onto the barrel. A handle would be more useful if it were oriented along the long axis of the tool. Otherwise it is fantastic.
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