Biscuit Joiners

Discover how to get the most out of a biscuit joiner. Learn troubleshooting tips and tricks as well as handy hints on using your biscuit joiner in your woodworking shop.

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Tool review: Biscuit Joiners

These handy tools make joining boards a snap, but only a select few do the job with maximum accuracy and minimum fuss.

Biscuit Joiner Basics

WOOD magazine's Bob Hunter shows you what to look for when buying a biscuit joiner and how to cut the most common types of biscuit joints.

Break free from biscuit blunders

Biscuit joints are simple to cut, but difficult to fix when done wrong. Here's how to avoid the most common mistakes.

Get More Bang From Your Biscuit Joiner
Try these tips to make this handy tool even more valuable in your shop.
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Biscuits and clamps for perfect alignment
Keeping the top edges of the front and sides surround pieces of a cabinet base can be tricky, especially when you’re working alone.
Marking Guide Puts Biscuits in Right Place
Eliminate the guesswork when it comes to figuring out where the biscuit slot should go. Follow these simple steps and you'll avoid making careless mistakes.
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12 ways to get the best from your biscuit joiner

For quick, reliable alignment and joining of project parts, nothing beats a biscuit joiner.

Common biscuit sizes
Biscuit Joinery Basics

Six simple steps to make perfectly aligned joints using a biscuit joiner.

Tool review: Biscuit Joiners
These handy tools make joining boards a snap, but only a select few do the job with maximum accuracy and minimum fuss.

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May your clamp exceed your grasp

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