challagan

Hi all. I thought I would show you all a neat little tool. This is a mini-biscuit joiner. I have a full sized biscuit joiner and never use it. This one I bought on the advise of another box maker about a year ago. I know it's a craftsman piece and this is made by ITT/Ryobi ( they used to make one identical in the blue and yellow colors) but it's a neat little tool. I use this thing to attach knobs and pulls etc. on boxes, have joint corners on little boxes with it etc. Pretty handy little tool in my opinion and they have 3 sizes of little mini biscuits. Just thought I would share this little tool.

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...rs+%26+Planers

Corey

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mickiedoo

Hey Corey, Amen on the mini-biscuit joiner! I have both sizes (both Ryobi) and though I use the full size one most there are times when nothing but the mini will get it done. Amazingly strong joints on small work pieces.

Joe Lyddon

Corey,

Thank you for the post, etc.!!

That is more of what I wished I had many times... and best of all, it looks SO EASY to adjust!!

I was really surprised with the Depth of Cut range of 1/16" - 3/16" !!
That is really small isn't it? Perfect for smaller pieces... like even Pulls!

The only think I had a problem with is there was no mention of the type of biscuits it used, size, or what could be ordered for this equipment!!
Under options, in left column, not directly linked to this item, they had some R1 biscuits... OK, fine, it's an R1!! What the heck is an R1?? When no specs with the equipment listing, I wouldn't know a R0,1,2,3,4,5 from shinola!
Very poor writeup... IMHO.

How did you find out what kind of biscuit(s) to use?
More than one size available? What are they?? ETC... ???

Did you get the extended warranty for $10.50?

Thank you again! I think you've found a nice tool to have that solves all kinds of little connections, joints, etc.

Hey, I noticed that it didn't have any Reviews yet... possible for you to write a review?

challagan

Hi Joe, they aren't very common and I think basically only one person that I have seen makes them and that is Wolcraft, which is a maker of wood related craft items. They also make dowells, wood plugs for screw holes etc. I buy them at Sears Joe and best if you stop buy and see the sizes and yes the smallest ones are very tiny indeed. Yes, 3 sizes are available but it is hard to describe the size. I was in Sears last night and saw them again ... they had buiscuits but no mini joiner. They were selling the damn biscuits for 6.00 a bag!

I forgot about this post as It seemed I was the only one that liked my little tool. I love it!! I got this tip a year and ahalf ago from an excellent box maker that used it alot so I grabbed one. I use it alot for pulls in fact every box that I have made if it has a pull or a knob on it, it was attached using it.

Corey

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Bob

Yep ole buddy.... that is probably the next tool on my list as you well know. Just gotta figure how much crow I can digest if I break my Sears embargo/boycott from 30 something years ago

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Pictures from the shop

http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m292/bnoles616/

Joe Lyddon

Corey,

Can you tell me what Sears calls them and some kind of Item / Part number?

Thank you...

Bob

Joe,

The link Corey has in his OP will put you on the money

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Pictures from the shop

http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m292/bnoles616/

challagan

Joe, how is this:









P.S. if you read my post in the Hold Down the Mice.. thread... that is the material BJ is referring to and ultimately led to me trying to carve up my finger

And lastly, for our friend Harry down under, I am wondering what these photos look like on your screen. They were taken then modified to 640 X 480 and then uploaded to Photosite.

Corey

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Bob

Dang Corey.... I wish you hadn't posted those pictures

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Pictures from the shop

http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m292/bnoles616/

challagan

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