WTB: Biscuit Joiner

[MrWhite]

Well, I'm bummed.  

I was building a project (the New Yankee Router Table) and was cutting biscuit slots in the back of the shelves to attach the back.  

I knocked my biscuit joiner off the bench and it hit the ground.  There's not a mark on it, but it won't work anymore.  I've completely disassembled it, and I can't find any reason why it has stopped, but when I reassemble it, it still won't work.  It was just a cheap Ryobi Biscuit Joiner, but it was my Dad's and I always like having his tools.

In any case (and to wrap this up), I guess I'm going to need to buy a new biscuit joiner.  

I'm kind of leaning towards a Porter Cable 557, but will still consider others.  Any recommendations?

Before I buy new, I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has one that they are looking to sell?


Thanks,

Jonathan

[tablesawtom]

Well, I'm bummed.  

I was building a project (the New Yankee Router Table) and was cutting biscuit slots in the back of the shelves to attach the back.  

I knocked my biscuit joiner off the bench and it hit the ground.  There's not a mark on it, but it won't work anymore.  I've completely disassembled it, and I can't find any reason why it has stopped, but when I reassemble it, it still won't work.  It was just a cheap Ryobi Biscuit Joiner, but it was my Dad's and I always like having his tools.

In any case (and to wrap this up), I guess I'm going to need to buy a new biscuit joiner.  

I'm kind of leaning towards a Porter Cable 557, but will still consider others.  Any recommendations?

Before I buy new, I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has one that they are looking to sell?


Thanks,

Jonathan

I am not sure of the number but it also comes with a face frame cutter. I can check for sure tomorrow. I am asking $100 for it firm plus shipping. I will get you some pictures if interested.

Tom

[MrWhite]

I am not sure of the number but it also comes with a face frame cutter. I can check for sure tomorrow. I am asking $100 for it firm plus shipping. I will get you some pictures if interested.

Tom

Tom,

Sure, I'd be interested in some more details / images.  You can PM me, or I can give you my email address. 

Thanks,

Jonathan

[JJO]

Get the PC 557....

[alanealane]

The PC is probably a great tool. But I like my dewalt. Haven't tried any others...just sayin...you got options  

But if Tom has one for you, he is a great guy to deal with. He won't steer you wrong!

[CARYinWA]

The PC is probably a great tool. But I like my dewalt. Haven't tried any others...just sayin...you got options  

But if Tom has one for you, he is a great guy to deal with. He won't steer you wrong!

I had the Dewalt.  I sold it and bought the PC.  The PC has a much nicer fence and it can do FF biscuits.

[tablesawtom]

Sorry I forgot about offering to sell my cutter biscuit. Call it an old age thing. I will go get it so I can take pictures.

Tom

[tablesawtom]

I went to my shop and got it. Sorry, I have the instruction manual but no dust bag. I find they are more trouble than they are worth so I don't use then and they get misplaced. Again asking $100 plus shipping firm.

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I am going to PM the writer of this post so he can decide first if he is interested.

Tom

[MrWhite]

Thanks to everyone for your comments and especially to those of you who offered to sell me yours. (I've PM'd those folks directly)

I got lucky on Craigslist today. I never see biscuit joiners on Craigslist, but last night someone listed a DeWalt 782 with a hard case, all the accessories, and a bunch of biscuits for $70. I just met the guy a bought it. He had a nice shop and we had a good chat about woodworking.

I think that I would rather have had the PC (because of the 135° setting for miter joints), but for $70, I don't think I can go wrong with this DeWalt. It's a solid tool, and a massive upgrade over the Ryobi that I was using. I'm still bummed that I broke my Dad's joiner though.

Thanks again,

Jonathan

[stav]

Good find.

It is somewhat sad that you broke your dad's tools, but now you are building your own set to leave to your future progeny.