My Top 10 Biscuit Joiner Tips!

Today I've got my personal top 10 biscuit joiner tips for you. Do you call it a biscuit joiner or a biscuit jointer? I call it a jointer but 'joiner' seems to get more hits on Google so I've used that instead. Also gets known as a plate joiner or plate jointer. I use the DeWalt DW682K biscuit joiner and it's great although it did take some initial tuning up to sort the accuracy (see my other vid). A biscuit joiner is used for providing a strong joint between two pieces of wood using a wooden 'biscuit' that's glued in to the slot created by the biscuit jointer. They're a very versatile way of joining wood together. Welcome back to the Gosforth Handyman Tips Library!

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DeWalt DW682K Biscuit Jointer:

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[glenpowel]

What a refreshing change to watch/listen to a video that's to the point, clearly explained, no unnecessary waffle and no crap music. If your other videos are the same I will be watching the lot. Well done, thank you. And you echo my sentiments exactly about dust extraction. I made the same comment when I 'discovered' it. Previously, I got so fed up with the bag clogging that I would use my DeWalt biscuit joiner without it but then it filled the workshop with dust. But with dust extraction connected absolutely no dust whatsoever.

[kieranwalsh]

As an absolute novice I really appreciate your explanations as to what you are doing. You are a very talented teacher and I hope to learn a lot more from you. I’ll let you know when I finish my first project. Thank you so much.

[whitworkscreations]

Thank you so much for this video because you helped me fully understand all that this tool can do. I was confused but your tutorial helped me navigate on my own and I’m forever grateful!

[inkyguy]

Thank you. It's been a number of years since I've used my biscuit/plate joiner, and I couldn't remember how to SAFELY join the end of one board to the face of another board. I watched several introductory tutorials and none showed it being done. They only showed boards being joined along their lengths or the ends being mitered, but nothing of a board's end to another's face. Upon finding your video, your demonstration showed me what I needed to know very quickly. Thank you very much for your time and effort to share what you know.

[CharlesJohnson-ydym]

My Son-in-law gave me a used Dewalt biscuit jointer.
This video definitely put me on the right direction...
Thank You So Much!!!
Chuck in Michigan

[darrengow-brown]

Really appreciate your tips and techniques, I just purchased a biscuit joiner and not too proud to realise I need strong safety tips as yours
I did stuff my initial joining up because I did not fully understand about references. Thankyou so much

[kanedNunable]

i just bought one so this is a handy little video. they seem great little things to use and so quick compared to messing with dowels and jigs.

[ckeller]

Great tips. Especially the 2 for one tip for joining 2 boards at 90 degrees with only one clamping.

[josechavez]

Awesome vid very informative specially to one that's had a biscuit jointer in the case for ooh say 4 years now. Greatly appreciate your teaching techniques very comprehensive and every one of the tips you mentioned..
Cheers from Chicago USA

[alanmullock]

Mine doesn't get much use, but when you need one they are golden!Thanks for the refresher Andy👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[Bill.L.Carroll]

Some great tips there for people interested in getting one of these units, especially the tip for deflecting the air vent eyeball duster.... 👍😂

[JoshuaSmith-ccwf]

Great informative video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[robbysearle]

Great tips well explained. Thanks Andy!

[peterskidmore]

I received a Fern biscuit jointer several years ago as a birthday present and love it.
I generally use it to make a piece longer, as I'm too tight / lazy to buy a longer length. The pieces fit perfectly aligned & flush.

[TheHeatingEngineer]

A really helpful tutorial. Thanks. I note the air deflector and that there is a threaded hole next to the air vent. My immediate thought was to cut a piece of sheet material (aluminium, plastic or similar) and bolt it in position.

[JerseyToTheBone]

Well done, Mate; I appreciate your knowledge and time to explain the finer points. Have a lovely day, Cheers!

[roystheboy]

Great video very well explained in detail and ive seen it all now a remote controlled VAC

[lynnmclemore]

Once you said "easy peasy" I knew I was watching the right guy for tips. lol Thanks for the great video. You did make Biscuit jointing look "easy

[MRrwmac]

Very interesting. Been woodworking 40 years and just got my first biscuit jointer (Ryobi Corded). Tired of using cauls to align boards for slabs.

[fentian]

Such a great vid. I got way more than 10 useful tips, even from some of your passing comments. Subbed.