Buy Makita 3901 5.6 amp Plate JoinerMakita 3901 5.6 amp Plate Joiner Product Description:
- Powerful 5.6 amp motor provides 10,000 rpm
- Six depth settings for no. 0, no. 10, and no. 20 biscuits
- Precise rack-and-pinion vertical fence adjustment
- Large top-grip handle for comfort and control
- One-year warranty
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful.
Better than others
By A Customer
I bought this plate joiner sight unseen and don't regret it. Makita is superior in comparison to other brands. The tolerances are much tighter with no slop. Cuts are very smooth. I also have a Porter Cable, and it doesn't come close to the quality this model. The slider bars move with great precision. All wood chips exit through the dust port. Unless you have the money to spend for an expensive "Lamello", this is the model to get.
42 of 42 people found the following review helpful.
Biscuits & Gravy
By Jerry A. Lowe
I am a 30 year carpenter of which the last 15 have been nothing but finish work. I had done some research on these biscuit joiners before buying the Makita.Great decision!This thing is so simple in design and function that the direction booklet is not even necessary.It's effortless! I jumped in full bore today.8 six foot 1 by 4s of mahogany for a table top went together quite easily thanks to about 50 perfectly alligned biscuits.I don't bother with the dust bag so I can't really comment on that but what a sweet tool.The fence allignment was spot on and the cam lock height adjustment is so user friendly that it makes this tool fun to use.I guess the only reason I did not give this tool a 5 is because the fence sort of shrouds the biscuit location marks on your project. It's not that big of a deal but you do have to extend your marks to about a half inch on each side of desired biscuit location.The blade left very little tear-out and cut effortlessly! I have tried almost every biscuit joiner out there with the exception of the Lamello[WAY TOO EXPENSIVE!!!] and all in all this one gets my vote for top tool for the price!I would recommend this tool to all you journeymen as well as apprentices out there wondering which one. Trust me on this one guys!
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful.Excellent tool value
By Steve Rozmiarek
The rack and pinion depth adjustment feature on this joiner is among the best that I've tried. All the adjustments are quick and repeatable with good accuracy. My only complaint is with the case. It could use a bit more room. I have to loosen the fence angle lock to get the case lid to shut. Trivial but a nuscience never the less. The joiner itself does a great job and the dust collection bag actually works! I'm sure that spending more money will get you a more refined tool but for the budget minded, this very well could be a valuable asset to your woodshop.
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