Which plate Joiner?

I now own a PC 557, type3. The selling point over the DeWalt for me was the extra FF blade, which I use primarily on smaller miter joints in lieu of splines.

Yes, that feature also is swaying me to the PC. The fence also has more adjustment than the Dewalt. The extra $50 seams worth it in the long run.

Matt

Sw> I now own a PC 557, type3. The selling point over the DeWalt for me was the

I have the DeWalt, in hindsight, I should have bought the PC.

If you know you'll NEVER use FF biscuits, the DeWalt does a perfectly fine job.

Barry

I'd recommend the PC. Not because I have anything against the DeWalt or have heard anything against it but because I only need one and the Delta is the one I bought.

I had a Freud. I was going to replace it with the Makita because I have had good luck with Makita tools. At the last minute I bought the PC type 3 because of the FF biscuits. Make sure you get the type 3 if you buy one. The PC works great. One surprise, it's exactly as noisy as the Freud.

Regards

I honestly have never found a great need for a plate or biscuit joiner BUT last winter I did buy a PC ... and during that year I have used it ONCE... and it did work ! BUT looking back over the year I made a bad buy...

Projects built during the year were an entertainment center a pair of end tables, and a coffee table all for my daughters home.. Plenty of chances to use the thing BUT I honestly could have made out better by using the money for beer...

Just my opinion... Bob Griffiths

does the PC have provisions for dust collection? Bridger

I faced the very same choice and went w/ the PC 557. I'm totally satisfied with it, but can't compare it to the DeWalt only because I've never used a DeWalt.

It's a darn good tool, I'd say.

-JBB

It has a 1" diameter pickup to connect either the dust bag or a DC.

-- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA (Remove "SPAM" from email address to reply)

The PC has a 1" outlet for a dust collecting bag. Bag included.

I bought a 1" x 2 1/2" adapter and duct tape the 1" end to the PC and hook my shop vac to the other end.

I do this when I have about 300 slots to make. No dust. Between the PC and the shop vac I wear ear protection.

Regards

How do I know if I am buying a type 3? is there some code on the packaging?

I decided to pick up the PC, maybe today if time permits. Thanks for all the comments!

Matt

Peter > I had a Freud. I was going to replace it with the Makita because I have had

I am not in the shop at the moment, but it will say Type 3 on the serial number plate, IIRC ... make sure that it does!

Check out the Makita.

Why? ... as previously discussed, the PC has an extra FF blade, which makes it a more versatile tool for some of us.

I suppose that rules out online shopping???

-Mike

The label on the box tells you the type.

Yes, it says it in a label in the packaging. If you don't see the label, don't buy it.

The Type 3 has been out for a couple years. Chances of getting an old one are slim, but possible. It clearly says Type 3 on the serial number/barcode sticker on the box.

Greg G.

You know that PC has a $30.00 rebate on the 557 if bought between Nov and Dec 31. Check out their web site for the info.