I searched this forum for "plate joiner" and also "biscuit cutter" but found neither. Because my next build will be a larger cabinet, I'm concerned with joint integrity. From what I've read, a big plus of using biscuits is how they assist in alignment as well.
Porter Cable and Makita both have models that are well thought of for about $200 but they are much less used. Would like to hear from anyone who uses this type of joint enhancement on their speaker builds.
Porter Cable and Makita both have models that are well thought of for about $200 but they are much less used. Would like to hear from anyone who uses this type of joint enhancement on their speaker builds.
Biscuit Joiner
I've been using a Freud biscuit joiner for the last 10 years and have been very happy with the results. I've built some larger speaker boxes out of MDF - about 4ft3 (115 liters)and the biscuits gave strong joints and also helped with the alignment as I was assembling the boxes.
I also use it for smaller speaker boxes and for wood frames for tube amps and its always works well. Definitely worth the investment.
---Gary
I've been using a Freud biscuit joiner for the last 10 years and have been very happy with the results. I've built some larger speaker boxes out of MDF - about 4ft3 (115 liters)and the biscuits gave strong joints and also helped with the alignment as I was assembling the boxes.
I also use it for smaller speaker boxes and for wood frames for tube amps and its always works well. Definitely worth the investment.
---Gary
I use a DeWalt biscuit joiner & get very good results. A good basic formula for constructing with 3/4" nominal stock is to space #20 biscuits 8" on center. A glue dispenser designed to meter the right amount of glue into the biscuit slot helps also. Additionally, make sure the mating surfaces between the biscuits are well coated with glue. I generally do the biscuit cutting then dry assemble the pieces & work out the clamping arrangement. Then glue up & clamp...good luck!😎
Hey thanks guys! I'm surprised these have not been discussed here in any depth. The dry assembly bit is a fine idea to get the clamping, work holding sorted.
Going out to scour the pawn shops this morning.
Going out to scour the pawn shops this morning.
I'm on my first real build and cannot imagine putting this together
DTQWT-mkII
without a biscuit/plate jointer. I'm using the porter cable 557 and it is great. I borrowed it from a friend and have little experience with them so I cannot compare it against the other joiners. In my experience so far it works fantastically.
DTQWT-mkII
without a biscuit/plate jointer. I'm using the porter cable 557 and it is great. I borrowed it from a friend and have little experience with them so I cannot compare it against the other joiners. In my experience so far it works fantastically.
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