Biscuit Jointers

[ldoodle]

Hey,

I have a few DIY projects coming up - AV unit, shoe rack, cooking book unit.

The last AV unit I did I glue and screwed, but fancy doing it a bit different.

Are the cheap units really no good in terms of accuracy. This one doesn't sound to clever;

http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erb372bjc-860w-biscuit-jointer-230-240v/33513#rating_link_anchor

 

[Threadjacker]

Is it worth buying a biscuit jointer for a few one off diy jobs?

Maybe look at getting a router and a biscuit cutter bit, its far more useful as you can do loads with it.

Screwfix had a wicked deal on a 2000W 1/2" Dewalt router for £60 but sold out very quickly in clearance.

Who bought em all? come on who has them piled up in there spare room waiting to go on ebay at £250 each?

 

[gregers]

if your only doing the odd job every now and then,then a cheapo will do the job,BUT make sure you get 1 with a decent adjustable fence.
years back i bought a cheapo ferm jointer,brilliant piece of kit.still have it but it has been retired from main stream work as i was supplied with a dewalt jobbie.

 

[ldoodle]

Having never used a router before, getting one to cut biscuits seems a bit expert to me!

It seems there's nothing in the middle range - you either have el cheapo or expert. How can I determine if one has a 'decent adjustable fence'?

I'd happily pay £100-120 for a decent accurate one. Saw one for £1,200!

 

[ldoodle]

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbu...une-product-detail/ps/p/900w-biscuit-jointer/

!!!!!

 

[gregers]

yeah that should do the job,especially as it has a 3 year warranty.use it abuse it,if it breaks take it back.
iirc i paid about £50 for my old ferm 1.

 

[ntb]

I have one of those. I don't use biscuits much so it's not had a lot of use. It's ok, does the job. Just be prepared to test on a bit of scrap before making the cuts proper.