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Post by mobiltec on Dec 12, 2017 18:15:33 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2017 18:17:12 GMT -8
You'll love it...perfect tool for the job!
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Post by mobiltec on Dec 12, 2017 18:19:29 GMT -8
You'll love it...perfect tool for the job! I guess they didn't have those in the late 40s... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2017 18:24:27 GMT -8
Nor Kreg jigs, multi-tools, battery powered everything, etc., etc.
Guess that's why we can restore 'em better than they built 'em!
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Post by Ross on Dec 13, 2017 4:57:14 GMT -8
Being using one for the past 20 years or so....back then, Porter Cable was calling them Plate Joiners and I still use it! LOVE IT and you will too!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2017 10:02:16 GMT -8
Like Ross, I've been using my Porter Cable plate joiner for years. Also great for cabinetry work...face frame building, etc. Anytime alignment is needed...not suggested for strength however.
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Post by charliemyers on Dec 13, 2017 10:19:57 GMT -8
Like Ross and BW, I have the Porter Cable as well. Love it.
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Post by mobiltec on Dec 13, 2017 10:44:50 GMT -8
Thanks guys. I just watched this very good tutorial on the use of this tool. I feel ready to use it now and will go out to the shop and do a little practicing on scrap...
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Post by roadtripper on Dec 13, 2017 12:53:18 GMT -8
I too use the biscuit too. Very good for aligning boards and is quick to use. Like bw said, its not great on adding strength, but in theory the glue in an edge joint is stronger that the wood. One nice side benefit i've noticed on edge gluing boards is the biscuits can cut down on the clamp time a little. Seems the glue immediately swells up the biscuit and gives it a little extra grab. If I'm trying to add some strength, I'll usually go with the dowelling jig. And I still almost always use the old fashioned dowel jig at the butt joints on cabinet face frames.
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Post by Teachndad on Jan 8, 2018 20:57:29 GMT -8
Hi Friends,
What's the minimum thickness of plywood that these work with?
Thanks,
Rod
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 0:30:22 GMT -8
Hi Rod,
The cutter slot for a biscuit is typically 5/32" thick. If you try to join material thinner than 1/2" thick, you may get "telegraphing" of the biscuit through the surface of the plywood. I've had good luck joining 1/2" material, but would go no thinner due to this potential problem.
Hope this helps...
BW
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