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Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 557R Professional Plate Joiner Kit | 
 enlarge | Brand: Porter Cable
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $410.00
Buy Refurbished: $179.99
You Save: $230.01 (56%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 32214
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.4
Dimensions (in): 15 x 11.1 x 8.8
MPN: 557R
Model: 557R
UPC: 039404902702
EAN: 0039404902702
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com Review
This review refers to the new model of this tool. This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like-new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. Reconditioned tools come with the same warranty as their new counterparts. Though this Porter-Cable tool is priced higher than comparable DeWalt and Makita models, the 557 is Amazon.com's top-selling plate joiner. Its success is perhaps due to its very powerful 7-1/2 amp motor--the largest in the industry--which turns the blade at 10,000 rpm and does an excellent job of making clean cuts in any kind of wood. As well as cutting slots for the standard no. 0, 10, and 20 biscuits, Porter-Cable's joiner features an exclusive, full-thickness, FF biscuit developed especially for cabinet face frames. Another unique feature of the Porter-Cable joiner is the 2-inch blade (included), which is small enough to make cuts in stock as narrow as 1-1/2 inches. We found the microheight adjustment works well, allowing for precise biscuit placement. The tool is well balanced and comfortable to use.
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Great tool January 8, 2009
I am living in another state for a couple of years, and have started a few projects here, however my tools remain elsewhere, so I bought the PC bisquit joiner. My other one is a Dewalt, which I liked fine, but I think this one has serves my needs a little better. I can do angles and smaller bisquits when needed. The only drawback is the dust collection, which clogs, just as my Dewat does, but I can live with it. Overall, a great tool. And when I return home, I will sell the Dewalt.
A great Plate Joiner August 26, 2002
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
A great tool. I have made table tops, cabinets, and frames using the PC Plate joiner. I believe the fence is the best on the market. The fence angles both directions so you can cut slots dead center in frames and box corners. The fence adjustments are easy and accurate because of the screw adjustment. I comes with 2 cutter heads, one for #0-#20 and one for FF (face frame). The small one is very useful for joining the rails and stiles on face frame cabinets. It may cost a little more, but well worth the price difference. You can't go wrong with this one.
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