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Makita 3901 5.6 Amp Plate Joiner
Studio : Makita
by Makita
Brand : Makita
Model : 3901
Publisher : Makita
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0088381017121
UPC : 088381017121
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 26 reviews)
List Price : $354.40
Our Price : $199.99
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Powerful 5.6 amp motor provides 10,000 rpm
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Six depth settings for no. 0, no. 10, and no. 20 biscuits
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Precise rack-and-pinion vertical fence adjustment
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Large top-grip handle for comfort and control
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One-year warranty
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Jas-store.com Review |
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Purist furniture makers frown on the plate joiner, or biscuit joiner as it's often called, but this model might change a few minds. The joinery ease is unparalleled with this method, and Makita really knows its business. This model offers a 10,000 rpm, 5.6 amp motor, six cutting depths for different biscuit sizes, and a precision fence that angles with positive stops at 0, 45, and 90 degrees. Changing biscuit sizes is as quick and easy as turning the adjustment dial. The rack-and-pinion fence's action is as smooth as any on the market at this level, and our test cuts were clean and dead-on accurate. Sure, you can keep on cutting mortise and tenon joints if you want to, but the smart woodworker is taking one of these home. For us, it falls squarely into the gotta-get-one category. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste |
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Very Happy |
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As a first time biscuit joiner I studied the Jas-store reviews and decided on this one. I am not disappointed! I've only done edge joining but I'm totally happy with my project thus far, I would purchase this item again if necessary. The chip bag needs to be aimed down to the floor and plan on emptying it after 7 cuts using .20 setting otherwise the collection area behind the fence jams up with shavings and is difficult to clear. This unit seems very safe as I have used it. I've only used the unit with pine wood so far. I don't feel like there's much chance I could get injured from this tool. I hold the unit by the barrel to plunge and hold the top left corner down with my finger (right handed) to assure level cut into the face of the joint edge. Very happy with this purchase and the packaging is of course Jas-store quality...great! |
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Awesome tool |
I chose this model based on the Jas-store reviews and previous experience with a makita random orbital palm sander. The other reviews do a great job listing the details, pros and cons.
I had never used a plate joiner before but was up and running in 3 minutes. I was doing a project with Ipe (aka Ironwood). Ipe is one of the densest woods available and just kills regular blades. I plowed through the project quickly. The motor didn't break a sweat and carbide cutters were begging for more.
If you do any woodworking at all, just buy one. |
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Simple to use, excellent power. Whats' with the fence. I am disappointed with this Biscuit Joiner. I bought a 14.4V cordless Makita and was so happy using it that I bougth the MBJ very dissapointed. The fence is a joke. Hope they improve on the fence. |
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nice tool, a bit noisy |
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nice and much more precise joiner than my Dewalt, however the motor is a bit noisy. |
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Wow - Great Makita Quality |
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When you buy a Makita tool, you know that you are getting quality and this is no exception. I am probably an intermediate woodworker so the higher end guys may frown on using biscuits, but this a style issue that transcends this tool. The joiner cuts clean holes and has great safety features. The biscuit cut depth is adjustable so it can work with almost any stock. I use it all the time to do 90% mock-ups of all my cabinets, etc before final glue up. I can not express how great biscuit joints work and how easy they are to cut with this product. Another great one from Makita. |
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