RE: Biscuit jointers,

[lobomikem38]

Short of Lamello, what's a good biscuit jointer; Porter-Cable, DeWalt, Makita, ... ? Any recommended sources and prices?

Thanx

[jo4hn]

All are good brands. I have a 5yo Dewalt and it has served me well. Places like pricetool.com are a good place to look. mahalo, jo4hn

[briansgooglegroupemail]

The Porter Cable is the next best thing to Lamello.

[Ba r r y]

It's not a Lamello, but it's worked fine for me.

The PC does really small biscuits that my DeWalt won't, so keep that in mind.

Barry

[lobomikem38]

Thanx for help. I picked up a Porter Cable at a competitive price. Option to do small biscuits swayed my decision.

[Salmo]

I'm using a DeWalt...Nice machine. The PC, according to reviews, is a bitch when it comes to changing blades. Also there was some problem with the fence alignment.

There's review of biscuit joiners (or jointers) in the latest Fine Housebuilding.

Keeter O.

[Robatoy]

Should have read the review in Fine Homebuilding, Keeter. On page 67 (Aug/Sep 2005 issue) it clearly states:

"Changing the blade was easier than on most of the tools and is described in Porter Cable's well-illustrated manual."

[Salmo]

Oops!! I was going by an earlier review that said it was one of the hardest to change the blade in. They must have changed this. Keeter