DEWALT DW682K Heavy-Duty 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner | 
| Brand: DeWALT
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $340.56
Buy New: $185.00
You Save: $155.56 (46%)
Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 1307
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 15.8 x 6.4 x 6.8
MPN: DW682K
Model: DW682K
UPC: 028873068200
EAN: 0028873068200
ASIN: B00002232S
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Heavy-duty plate joiner kit; 4-inch maximum cutting width | | • | 6-1/2 amp, 1,000 rpm motor; dual rack-and-pinion fence tilts 0 to 90 degrees | | • | Non-marring, heavy-duty aluminum shoe; carbide blade | | • | Includes joiner, dust bag, vacuum adapter, screwdriver, wrench, case | | • | 15.8 by 6.4 by 6.8 inches; 12 pounds; 3-year warranty |
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Product Description
Plate Joiner Kit Integral Fence With Rack & Pinion Height Adjustment, Tilts 0-90ree., Locate Inside Or Outside Of Bevel Cut, Preset Stops For #0, #10, #20 Biscuits, Retractable Anti-Slip Pins, 6.5A, 10,000 RPM, 6 Tooth Carbide Blade, Dust Bag, & Heavy Duty Case Included.
Amazon.com Review
One of the first companies to design plate joiners, DeWalt makes one powerful slot-cutting tool. Some people argue that joiners are joiners, and while it's true that a slot is a slot, how you cut it makes a heck of a lot of difference. What impresses us about DeWalt's plate joiner is the stout, dual rack-and-pinion fence. Operating with striking smoothness, the fence locks tightly in place and ensures that the joiner's blade and fence are always parallel--which means accurate joints every time. The DeWalt is also the only plate joiner on the market with a fully adjustable tilt fence: the face plate tilts 0 to 90 degrees, so you can join work at whatever angle the job requires (22-1/2 degrees, say, if you're working in octagons). Cabinetmakers will appreciate the convenience of being able to make flush cuts at 0 degrees without having to remove the fence. The 6-1/2 amp motor spins the tool's carbide blade at 10,000 rpm, making remarkably quick, clean cuts. We found the gauges easy to read and easy to set, a big plus (there's nothing worse than wrestling with or squinting at a tool every time you make adjustments). DeWalt's joiner also has preset stops for all common biscuit sizes and there's a handy vacuum adapter that allows you to hook up suction to keep dust in the shop to a minimum--always a good idea. --Jon Groebner
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| Customer Reviews: Read 91 more reviews...
Very Usable, Tough, but Chip Collection Problematic October 24, 2008
This was one of my most-used tools until I started using pocket hole joinery. At that point, biscuits took on more of a specialty role for me. My DeWalt 682 has seen a lot of use, though, and is still as tight as new. It comes with an excellent blade that stays sharp for a VERY long time, and the tool has plenty of power - it feels effortless.
I have only one complaint about this tool, and that's its dust & chip collection. The outlet is a bit small and plugs when using the bag. So badly, in fact, that I've taken to clearing it out after every few holes. I use the tool with a vac whenever possible, and the port stays clear.
 Biscuit Jointer; cuts slots like a great slot cutter should October 22, 2008
Bought one of these awhile back. I've used it on numerous projects without any problem. The motor will strain a bit if you really move into the cut too fast. Otherwise, the machine is repeatable with a nice fence. The adjustments for angle, size and depth are easy to manipulate and STAY there once set.
Highly recommended. Absolutely no problems.
 Review September 23, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased a new Dewalt 682K. The instructions were not great, especially for me (a relatively new woodworker). However, the problem was the depth gauge for the plunge--none (0, 10, 20, M) worked. With the exception of 0 (which was much deeper than it should have been), the other three were all the same depth. So, I took it back to the vendor (Western Tool). They pulled out a floor model to compare. Its depth guage didn't work either! That was the end of my Dewalt biscuit joiner.
Great Tool May 5, 2008
I order this tool for a special project and was ready to use it as soon I got it out of the box. I started to cut the first joint and the handle collasped forward and smashed by fingers. On closer inspection I found that the threads in one side of the handle were stripped completely out. With care I continued to use the tool to finish the project. Later I filled the hole with metal epoxy and re-threaded it. I am sure dewalt would have made it good but I didn't have time. Somewhat dissapointed but the tool works great if you keep your fingers "from between the bricks"
 Piece of Junk April 16, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased a factory reconditioned (with full warranty) DeWalt plate joiner. Not only was it missing a pin on which the miter swivels up and down, but the blade cut far too deep, no matter how much I adjusted it. I had to stick a 16p nail in the missing hole to keep the miter from flopping around while working. It was a good thing I made many test cuts since it cut far deep. For example, on setting "0" it cut so deep that a "0" biscuit completely disappeared in the cut. I was finally able to crank the fine depth adjustment down so that on "0" setting I could use a "10" biscuit. I normally purchase DeWalt by default since I have never had anything but good luck with them, but boy did I get screwed on this one. Fortunately the retailer is taking it back based on the 90 day money back guarantee. I am honestly not sure I want to chance another DeWalt joiner at this time.
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