WEN JN8504 8.5-Amp Plate and Biscuit Joiner with Case and Biscuits

WEN JN8504 8.5-Amp Plate and Biscuit Joiner with Case and Biscuits
 

•  Perfect for edge-joining panels, aligning boards, strengthening joints, and more
• Adjustable fence helps create biscuit slots at any height or angle
• Pre-set stops easily adjust to create slots for standard #0, #10, and #20 biscuits
• 8.5-amp motor rotates the 4-inch carbide-tipped blade at 10,000 RPM

How to make a joint without a jointer

At one point or another, most carpentry projects require you to build a frame. One of the most effective ways to make a strong, good-looking corner on your frame is to use a corner set. Ideally, this will be done with a planer to make the job faster and easier. However, if you don't have this piece of equipment, it's still possible to make a nice singing joint. Instructions
 

1. Cut a slot in the side of the wood that will be hidden. This can be done with a table saw, or, if the length of the wood makes it heavy, with a chisel. The groove should start at the end of the wooden tile and be open, and should sink farther than the middle of the board.

2. Cut a notch in the second piece of wood so that it can be slid into the slot in the first piece of wood. Be sure to measure so it will fit snugly in the slot. Use a saw or chisel to make the cut.

3. Notch coat with carpenter's glue.

4. Slide the notch into the slot. Hold it in place while the glue dries.
 

5. Wipe off any excess glue.