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Biscuit jointers are tools that are used when joining two pieces of wood together. The tool is used to cut holes into the two materials that are to be joined. Then a separate biscuit, which is also known as a dowel, is inserted into the holes and typically glued in place in order to hold the two bits of wood together.
- Choosing your power source: The first choice is between a mains (110v or 240v) or a cordless tool. 240v tools are used with normal mains power whilst 110v tools are used on construction sites for safety reasons.
- With regards to cordless (battery powered) tools there are a variety of chemical types; Li-ion is the latest technology, prior to that it was Ni-MH and Ni-Cad was the original. The higher the Ah (Ampere hours) the longer the interval between charges; the fewer times you recharge a battery the longer it will last. Some cordless tools can also come without batteries - sometimes referred to as naked, bare units or body only. These tools are supplied without a battery or charger and more often than not without any accessories; as a result they are significantly cheaper in price.
- Some biscuit jointers have a single speed whereas others have variable speed settings.
- To also help you decide between biscuit jointer
