Description
Ryobi Biscuit joiner (JM82). A blue, corded, refurbished biscuit joiner with three settings for #0, #10, and #20 biscuits.
Features of this item include:
- 6 Amp motor; 10,000 RPM
- 10 ft cord
- Cutter depth adjustment with positive stops for #0, #10 and #20 biscuits
- Cuts angles from 0 degree -135 degree with detents at 0, 45, 90 and 135 degrees
- Metal fences with rack-and-pinion adjustment
- Ergonomic handle
This item comes with a hard case.
Often used with: Bar Clamp; Trigger Clamp
Intended Uses
Specifically used to cut precise mating oval slots in hard wood, soft wood, plywood and particle board for wood biscuits.
Cutting slots for biscuits and a liberal amount of wood glue is used to join pieces of wood together. The biscuits serve to strengthen the joint. When glued, this joint is every bit as strong as the rest of the wood!
Special Instructions
- If cutting a slot on the face of a board, do not hold board with your hand!
- Make sure there are no metal objects embedded in the wood you're cutting into, like screws, nails, etc.
Tool Resources
Diagram
Image source: Operator's Manual
Instructions
Holding the biscuit joiner to make a basic cut:
Image source: Operator's Manual
To adjust the depth and size of cut, pull and twist the depth adjustment knob:
Image source: Operator's Manual
Resources
- PDF: Operator's Manual
- Video: "How to Use a Biscuit Joiner for Beginners" by Beauty for Ashes Woodwork (7:00 mins). Basics for how to join two flat boards together.
This tool was donated: Thank you, Paul K.!