Best Biscuit Alternative
PORTER-CABLE 557 Plate Joiner Kit
Porter-Cable
Biscuit joining is faster than doweling for edge joint alignment -- single plunge per biscuit vs drill per dowel
- Biscuit (plate) joining
- Alternative to dowels
- Strong edge joints
- Fast alignment
Pros
- Biscuit joining is faster than doweling for edge joint alignment -- single plunge per biscuit vs drill per dowel
- Biscuit slots have more tolerance for minor misalignment than dowel holes
- The correct tool for large panel glue-ups w here alignment is the priority
- Porter-Cable 557 is the most recommended biscuit joiner for furniture woodworking
Cons
- Biscuit joints provide alignment but less strength than properly fit dowel joints
- Requires biscuits -- an ongoing consumable cost
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