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4″ Biscuit Joiner Details: For the Professional Woodworker. The Biscuit Jointer is designed for creating joints in lumber and pressed woods, replacing dovetails and other mechanical joints. It can be used to cut #0, #10 and #20 slots at 45 and 90 degree angles. It can be used for a variety of purposes including comers, miters and joints. DOUBLE INSULATED: This is a design concept used in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. DEPTH STOP WHEEL: This has 3 positions with 3 notches at different depths allowing you to easily change the biscuit depth by engaging the desired notch on the depth stop wheel into tabs on the back side of the base assembly. SLIDE ON/OFF SWITCH WITH LOCK: The tool is switched “on” by the slide switch located at the side of the motor housing and can be locked in place. Or, when pressure is released the switch will snap to OF (more…)

MLCS 9397 Jointer Planer Knife Setting Jig

From the Manufacturer

MLCS planer jointer knife setting jig. Micro adjustable to 0.001-Inch. For both steel and carbide knives. The revolutionary design of this jig allows you to save time and effort while setting up jointer or planer knives quickly and accurately. The setting jig holds the knife firmly in position, freeing both hands for adjustment and tightening of the knife. This product also provides priceless added safety by allowing hands-free tightening, keeping fingers safe from razor sharp cutter knives.

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Popular Mechanics Workshop: Jointer & Planer Fundamentals: The Complete Guide

It happens all the time: woodworkers proudly survey their handiwork only to discover gaps in the glue joints and between parts. The solution? This comprehensive guide. It delves into every aspect of each tool—basic anatomy, features, motor sizes, dust ports, maximum cut, and more. Check out bench-top, stationary, and portable models of each; accessories, such as push sticks and knife-sharpening jigs; and all the must-know techniques, including face and edge jointing and staggered cut planing. There are advanced procedures, too—from rabetting and tapering a post to ganged cuts and molding—as well as fixtures to make, maintenance and repair advice, and exciting projects.

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