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Why Use Biscuit Joinery?
Biscuit joinery is quick and simple yet strong. No precision measurements are needed for this type of wood joinery. Simply cut a crescent shaped slots into adjoining wood pieces, apply plenty of glue in the hole and clamp. The biscuits joint's oversized crescent shaped slots allow a greater flexibilty in aligment than traditional dowel pin wood joinery leading to higher degree of success in your woodworking project.
Features of Biscuits
THICKNESS: 4 milimeters precision thick.
KILN DRIED: Kilin dried biscuits assure consistant thickness.
GROOVES : Pressed Grooves facilitate even spread of adhesive.
Biscuit CHART (sizes) & PRICING GUIDE
Biscuit Chart (sizes) & Pricing Guide »
FAQ'S
What are the best woodworking joint to use for Biscuits?
The biscuit can be used in T joints, corner joints or a butt joint. A butt joint is the most commonly used joint for biscui but it's versitility is only limited by the creativity of the woodworker.
What size joiner biscuit should be used?
The size and quantity of biscuits to use should be determined by the size of the project and needed strength. In heavy duty applications use two biscuits glued together to increase strength. Adjust biscuit cutter to cut slot allowing for two joiner biscuit thicknesses.
Are specific tools required for biscuit joins?
Yes there are biscuit cutters specifically used by most biscuit jointers. The biscuit cutter is called a Plate Joiner. The Plate joiner is required to cut the appropriate crescent shapped slot. The plate joiner is moderately priced but is an indispensible tool for wood joinery. There are a wide variety of plate joiners avalible from numerous manufacuters. Whenever using biscuit joiners or any other power tools, always use saftey glasses.
How should I secure the joint ?
In most cases a water based wood adhesive is used to securly hold the jionts together. Before gluing and clamping operations are complete, be sure to check to make sure your joints are square.
TIPS
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When not in use, always store your biscuits in a sealed poly bag to prevent moistrue absorption that causes thickness expansion.
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IIncreasing the depth of the cut allows for more lineal adjustments in your biscuit joint.
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Pan can be used to protect your buscuit joiner blades from corrosuion and rust.
