Thread: Biscuit Joiners

Hey mate,

I had a porter cable biscuit joiner before I bought my domino.

It was awarded 5 out of 5 in a review that I read, and they also get great reviews online. The only thing is that I don't think you can buy them brand new anymore. However they pop up on the second hand market quite regularly.

I can't speak for the other brands, but if imagine the makita would be another good option.

Yeah, I saw the reviews for the P&C unit as well. Haven't seen the Makita one though.... Any idea where I can find one?

Rob

This one on ebay gives an idea of the cost of them Rob!

makita biscuit joiner, Industrial items at low prices on eBay.com.au

I think I paid about 460 for mine some years back so and that was cost so they are holding their price.

Cheers

These guys are in Carlton - Power Tool Specialists : Victoria's #1 Makita Dealer, STIHL Dealer, shop online for widest range of powertools | Milwaukee DeWalt Hitachi Panasonic BOSCH Festool Metabo Makita STIHL

Or these guys in Sth Melbourne - Makita Plate Joiner. 3901

Also check out the lamello, from what I've seen they are the best you can get - Lamello :: Wood Joining System

lamello were one of the first makers of biscuit jointers. I retired and sold my cabinet making buisness 15+ years ago. I purchased one when they first came on the market, paid over $700 for it 20 + years ago, its still going strong , in fact I'm borrowing it for demonstration at our woodies on Monday night.
cheers John.

Thanks for the advice guys... The Makita certainly looks like a better deal than the unit I've got....

Rob

Although I have had a Porter Cable for several years it was a toss-up between it and the Dewalt....certainly worth a look.

John M

I have a Porter Cable biscuit joiner, model 23-557-56 for sale @ $130. I am selling all my woodworking machinery and will have a great list on this forum in the next few days.

Originally Posted by siggle

I have a Porter Cable biscuit joiner, model 23-557-56 for sale @ $130. I am selling all my woodworking machinery and will have a great list on this forum in the next few days.

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Hi mate, it might be to late, but if not, check out the Lamello homepage. They have a new machine out which can be used as a normal biscuit joiner but also a machine which can install a completely new two-part cam element which is great for mitres: Lamello :: Zeta

I've seen it working when a rep of Lincoln Group showed it to a customer. It' an awesome tool!

Cheers Chris

Originally Posted by chris.f

Hi mate, it might be to late, but if not, check out the Lamello homepage. They have a new machine out which can be used as a normal biscuit joiner but also a machine which can install a completely new two-part cam element which is great for mitres: Lamello :: Zeta

I've seen it working when a rep of Lincoln Group showed it to a customer. It' an awesome tool!

Cheers Chris

Thanks for the heads up Chris!

I've just had a look at the web data and it's a very cool system! I'm trying to find out a price for it but I suspect somehow that it's going to be rather pricey!

Still, the system is fascinating and looks like it'll be great for knock-down furniture (as well as for standard biscuit joinery)....

Cheers....

Rob

1,559.50 English pounds see here - Buy Lamello Zeta T-Slot Biscuit Jointer from Axminster, fast delivery for the UK

If your going to spend tha much on a biscuit joiner, I'd go the domino instead!

Originally Posted by Ian Smith

1,559.50 English pounds see here - Buy Lamello Zeta T-Slot Biscuit Jointer from Axminster, fast delivery for the UK

OUCH!!!! that's as much as the Festool system!

mmm I don't think so....

Thanks anyway....

Rob