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Good biscuit jointer Freud JS102 6.5 amp Plate Joiner with Tilting Fence Options
jaindoe
#1 Posted : Tuesday, January 27, 2009 9:00:00 PM
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Good biscuit jointer

I searched and this is the best case. I'm not a pro and I only use this May 1 or 2 times, but I wanted one that would do a good job and not a piece of scrap. This was perfect. Moderately priced, good quality and got the job.

Freud JS102 6.5 amp Plate Joiner with Tilting Fence

  • 6.5 amps; 10,000 rpm
  • Adjustable fence system
  • Six cutting depths
  • Anti-slip rubber pins
  • One-year warranty

BrandFreud
PublisherFreud
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jaindoe
#2 Posted : Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:00:00 PM
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Freud JS102 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner with Tilting Fence. Freud JS102. Shop for Home Improvement and other Tools & Hardware. Freud JS102 6.5 amp Plate Joiner with Tilting Fence by Freud Freud JS102 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner with Tilting Fence by Freud American Civil War - Freud JS102 6.5 amp Plate Joiner with Tilting Fence only $124.99 at americancivilwar.com The Freud JS102 Plate Joiner is the tool of your dreams! With 3-way angle plate for cutting 0, 45, 90, and 135 degrees, you List Price: $233.15 Freud JS102 Joiner Freud’s JS102 Adjustable Fence This joiner also features a Perma-SHIELD® coated base plate for smooth jointing action. The JS102 is ideal for making Freud JS102 Adjustable Fence Biscuit Jointer Premium 3-way angle plate for accurate cuts at 0, 45, 90 Freud JS100 Biscuit Joiner This biscuit joiner features a precision b>Freud  Equipped with anti-kickback design. 3-15/16" dia., 6 tooth. Fits Freud models JS100 & JS102.
32for74
#3 Posted : Saturday, February 14, 2009 9:00:00 PM
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Correct type of engine, but the rough edges

I bought this to upgrade from one unit of Ryobi, which is pretty convenient, but has a nice arrangement crude fence. I recently bought a router that Freud compared favorably with my Porter Cable units so I tried that. The machine is an update, but it has its uncomfortable questions. The engine of the fine, the balance is good, the barrier is very well so even if the lock on both the height and angle adjustments are easily knocked out of position if they are not very tight. Things are a little annoying are easily connected chip chute, the bag of sawdust to catch which does not remain on the machine - falls away. The size of the chip connection drop does not correspond to any standard pipe I have. The passage on the engine can be described as requiring a funky rocking motion and slippage. The price is that the accuracy is more than enough. Just a few rough edges. Would prin
antracit
#4 Posted : Thursday, February 19, 2009 9:00:00 PM
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Joiner excellent with very minor issues

la-boy
#5 Posted : Sunday, March 01, 2009 9:00:00 PM
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The Best Deal for the Money

It is a very good point. Freud I bought because I trust in the name. I was not disappointed. It is a versatile tool that is built to last.
dad777
#6 Posted : Tuesday, March 10, 2009 9:00:00 PM
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The fence will not be

I used this tool for over a year to make a wide variety of projects. I first noticed that the barrier "slipped" when I was doing fine work. The fence slides when you rest on your work (if you measure the biscuit in the slot at the top of the closure of the plate). This is the case, no matter how much I tighten the fence. The solution of this tool is used only to lie flat and then use only the fence as a guide. Since I'm the kind of work that requires more precision, I'll move on to the Porter Cable 557 in a few months. This tool is good for a beginner who does not know if they will use cookies or not. Pros should begin with a better model.
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