Biscuit Joiners: From Simple to Super

There is no question why biscuit joiners are so useful. They increase the quality of almost any joint. The mystery with these tools is their price range. Why pay $650 for a biscuit joiner when you can make strong, tight joints with a $100 tool? A close look at 11 models shows that you get what you pay for in features and versatility. General contractor Gregory Burr chooses both the best overall biscuit joiner and the best value.

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(2 user reviews) Ryobi - JM82 Biscuit Joiner
This biscuit joiner from Ryobi is a fine tool for occasional trim carpentry and basic woodworking projects

(2 user reviews) DeWalt - DW682 Biscuit Joiner
This small and lightweight biscuit joiner from DeWalt has a comfortable handle and trigger

Craftsman - 900.277302 Biscuit Joiner
This biscuit joiner from Craftsman is a comfortable tool to use

(1 user review) Freud - JS100 Biscuit Joiner
This biscuit joiner from Freud has a three-position fence for 0, 45, and 90 degree angles

Freud - JS102 Biscuit Joiner
This biscuit joiner from Freud has A and B slot depths and a fence that can be set to any angle from 0 to 90 degrees

(1 user review) Makita - 3901 Biscuit Joiner
This biscuit joiner from Makita cuts slots for all biscuit sizes except the FF mini-biscuits

Lamello - Classic C2 Biscuit Joiner
Although it lacks a comfortable grip, this biscuit joiner from Lamello is packed with features

Virutex - AB11C Biscuit Joiner
The height adjustment on this biscuit joiner from Virutex reaches almost 2 in., allowing biscuits to be centered in 3-1/2-in. stock

(3 user reviews) Porter-Cable - 557 Biscuit Joiner
This biscuit joiner from Porter-Cable has a versatile fence and is capable of cutting all sizes of slots

Lamello - Top 20S Biscuit Joiner
This biscuit joiner from Lamello is suited for precision shop work