Detailed Biscuit Joiner Tutorial

[@johndietz1266]

This is the best explanation of using a biscuit joiner on the internet. Thanks!

[@baileylineroad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GoMandiMartin]

This video is amazing! Your explanations are perfect for a beginner like me to follow, and I'm overjoyed at how much I've learned in less than 30 minutes 😀

[@baileylineroad]

Glad it was helpful! Drop by my website baileylineroad.com for a visit sometime. You'll find lots of stuff there, including tool giveaways, articles and lots of other stuff of interest to hands-on, how-to people. Bye for now and thanks for watching! Steve

[@baileylineroad]

Hello Mandi! Thanks very much! I appreciate your kind words and support. Please keep me posted on your woodworking and how you're using a biscuit joiner. Do you own a biscuit joiner now? Bye, Steve

[@mjremy2605]

What a wonderful tutorial. Thank god for no music! Your calm voice is soothing to hear. The presentation was very informative, detailed, and super helpful for a beginner on this joiner. Thank you so much for your tutorial. Very grateful. Lamello is still outrageously expensive from $800 - $2050 for the same joiner sold by Dewalt (pricey for DIYers) at $176. Ryobi is $94. Makita runs $250, Festool runs $1200. We all know most are made in China in the same shop, so who are they kidding? I'm going to get the Dewalt joiner. The only one laughing it up to the bank will be me not Lamello or Festool!

[@constantinosschinas4503]

The Lamello Plastic ones are not necessarily for plastics. Lamello has many bisquits with self clamping features, ie. put glue insert bisquit, press and leave to dry without clamps.

[@MissionaryForMexico]

Outstanding video sir! I own same brand porter cable. Purchased a demo model from home Depot. It was the most easy tool to figure out, safe, quick, and easy to build custom kitchen cabinets. In addition I screwed and glue all connections! Never had any problems or issues!

[@bobsadogtoo]

just bought a biscuit joiner for a project and was looking for some videos on how to properly use the thing. this was by far the best explanation. very detailed. Thanks from Richmond BC

[@Recipro1]

Very informative for one who just invested in a biscuit joiner. Your presentation is very clear and concise and presents a calming presence for a technical presentation.

[@ApexWoodworks]

Steve, what an excerllent overview of basic biscuit joinery! Thanks for sharing your wealth of information with us.

[@DavidR8]

Seeing a biscuit joining video done in the age of Festool Domino is very refreshing. Thank you!

[@barryboyall8437]

So clearly and well explained ! Thankyou for a great informative tutorial video . Best one on KZbin.

[@johnmay371]

Excellent very thorough video. I’m just getting into using biscuit joinery. Very much appreciate the tips that you’ve shared.

[@krisaaron5771]

All my life I've wanted to work with wood -- build furniture, repair antiques, design interiors. But back then girls weren't permitted to take high school shop class, just as boys weren't allowed in home ec --- when I tried, the high school principal (who thought education was wasted on females) called my parents and threatened to suspend me for "interfering" with the teacher's lesson plan. 60 years later, and I've finally discovered KZbin to be a source for the basics I was so desperate to learn. Watching this craftsman's videos makes me feel as if I've stumbled into a gold mine!!

[@NMA_NoMoreAmmo]

You forgot to countersink before screwing an MDF board. Without it, the screws will rip the MDF so easily and overspin. Dude, don't rush.

[@earthman4020]

Showing us 2 nontypical methods of joining with biscuits lends me confidence with a project I'm doing. Not even sure I'll use glue on project I have, or just use glue one side. It's #2 grade 1 x 6 cedar tongue and groove, in a radiating pattern, so there are many short pieces, so lots of cuts and lots of joints. Will have to play with it to get to optimal design and installation steps. Thank you !!!

[@paulgreen2863]

Thank you. I just bought a biscuit jointer. I have watched a very videos on it. This was very informative. I think you left off hight adjustments. On scrap wood I found that part out.

[@lloydhorton4290]

I'm buying me one for Christmas. Now I'll know how to use it!

[@infurium]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, I'm looking to purchase one and I haven't used one in over 20 years so I needed a refresher on the fundamentals. I enjoyed the history portion too. I'm glad towards the end of your video you discussed the "mini" versions if you will about the tool for thinner stock, that is exactly what I need, I am working with 1/2" thick wood making some boxes and they need to be fairly strong. I know there are tons of joints possible, but this to me is quick, easy and works! I will be looking on the market for mini type versions of this to ensure it meets my needs, its hard for me because I will be working with thicker stock in the future and I'm certainly not going to buy two machines. I guess I will see what I can find. If I have to leave one constructive comment is towards the end of the video you were touching and handling "the business end" of the machine when it was clearly still connected to power. Tsk tsk! :) Thank you again for the other methods of using biscuits too! Cheers from your southern neighbor!

[@Treesapped]

I just purchased the Dewalt 20v biscuit joiner and this video was very helpful. Thank you

[@beverlyboys73]

I could listen to your tutorials all day long. Thank you.

[@kimmiles9147]

Awesome info for this new woodworker. Thank you!

[@billylusk3515]

Im a newbie and have done some pockethole jointery but ive been curious about the bisquits. Im fixing to buy a bisquit jointer so this was an excellent video to watch.

[@perryvath7617]

Living in Florida, thanks for the toaster tip.

[@anonymous.youtuber]

Very nicely explained ! The only question I have is how the machine is best adjusted to the board thickness.

[@danburch9989]

I have that same biscuit joiner. Mine also came with a smaller blade for size 0 biscuits. I really like biscuits because it makes it easy to make hidden joints and attach face frames to cabinets. Some naysayers say that they aren't strong, but I don't find that to be true on my projects - and I'm not a professional woodworker (I make too much sawdust).😁

[@tonyworkswood]

Hi Steve. Great video, you popped up on my feed after an upload. Really pleased your a biscuit joiner fan. Gluing up experiences (stress) well explained, brilliant. I enjoyed watching your methods very much like mine. Lamello was the benchmark once upon a time if you had pots of money. Thanks for the memories. Tony

[@tjerkheringa937]

This must be the most exciting woodworking video on the web!

[@patbird9694]

Go back to your James Charles video then.

[@denniscouturier378]

What a great video, thanks very much. I enjoy having folks show "off label" applications for tools and processes that have a somewhat standard use. I super dig the biscuit inserts like hinges and locking joints that widen the application of the tool. New subscriber here, keep it coming.

[@charlesearl3994]

I liked your video and I love that glue bottle.

[@constantinosschinas4503]

In general, it is much safer to reference the cut using the 90degree top fence. You can adjust the height of the cut this way as well, as well as to ensure accuracy, place double row or especially to avoid bisquit telegraph from shrinking. That is bisquits become dry and pull the surface in or out when used to join planks. To avoid this, leave thicker wood on the top, visible surface, placing the cut lower.

[@daviddavies6844]

THANK YOU SIR. ITS A VERY INTERESTING VIDEO,AN HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF GOOD POINTS FROM IT ...DAVID...N.S.W. AUSTRALIA..

[@scott_sauce]

Excellent information. Thanks so much

[@tonyworkswood]

Thanks!

[@baileylineroad]

Thanks Tony! Much appreciated. Bye for now, Steve

[@michaelcarroll4330]

Great demo, Steve, many thanks - have just bought an Erbauer model (low-end of the market but I think as much as I need) and your explanations will be a great help! And thankfully Ireland doesn’t get all that humid 😉

[@Jimtimpop]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much.

[@kennyg6482]

Where do you find those interlocking metal biscuits? I think those would come in handy for various projects. Good video.

[@kayclaydancesupply1933]

How do you cut a biscuit slot when you have a 45 degree miter and 10 deg bevel? Clamping? Or is there a better way. I have seen small holes drilled in on of the faces of the beveled miter and finishing nails driven in head first into the holes with some glue. The two miters are put together and the nail points are pushed into the other miter. This is where you drill some more pilot holes. The miter is tapped together with glue. The nails will align the beveled miter.

[@csimet]

I love my Dewalt and actually inherited an older Ryobi that does the mini biscuits (DBJ50 for R1/R2/R3 biscuits). It too comes in handy for very small work like face frames, picture frames, etc., where space is very tight and the larger ones will not fit. The mini biscuits can be a bit harder to source, as they are no where near as popular as the larger ones.

[@sandorfogassy3007]

Thank you!

[@miccijrful]

Thank you sir!

[@barkingshark6413]

Very informative thank you.

[@FormerlyKnownAsAndrew]

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Put your biscuits in there for around 15 to 20 minites. Allow biscuits to cool on a cooling rack. Then make a tea and dunk em in for a nice woodworking snack.

[@GetRealwithMike]

Best video ever. Thank you. What is the model number of that mini Biscuit joiner by Craftsman?

[@robertspina4503]

Good information thanks

[@HWCism]

Nic explanation, thanks.

[@b3arwithm3]

Interesting to see plastic and metal biscuits. How would we put the screws on the hinge biscuit?

[@donaldcourtemanche2395]

probably adjusting your setup in a way that you take out only th thickness of the hinge

[@marvinhosmer9867]

Good video and informative. The only thing you might have missed was setting the depth of the cut. Not criticism but something might want to touch on in the nest video.

[@Selkian]

He spent some time on achieving to the correct depth of cut. Watch the hole video

[@joechrismore8441]

Great Video, would like to get the model number of the craftsman mini biscuit joiner

[@mediaguardian]

Imagine a frame made of molded wood (more complicated than cove molding). And the frame has depth because the the miter joins are compound miter joints. How does one secure the joints without using any metal fasteners?

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[@davidh1187]

Although its a suitable overview of how this type of joiner works, your example process only works with the specific thickness of wood you chose (unless you are happy with offset biscuits)....

[@twandieltjes1359]

Thanks for your great explanation. Due to the high price of a domino machine, I'm looking at an alternative. Are you still using biscuits a lot? If yes, do you think it's now a days better to buy an original Lamello Classic over an other brand like yours or Makita/DeWalt? Thanks for sharing your knowlodge

[@baileylineroad]

Lamello makes some very impressive tools, but to be honest, I've never seen a biscuit joiner that performed worse than a Lamello. Even very cheap ones seem to do just fine. I'd go with something decent, and brand name, but beyond that you don't need to go with something really expensive. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@Rex211Bacon]

Thank you sir

[@bethinspired]

22:35. Omgosh…I’m thinking he is cracking a biscuit joke!!! But no…. Lol

[@rokpodlogar6062]

great video, but the tilt is driving me crazy.

[@markbernier8434]

Keep your biscuits in a sealed bin with some silica gel sachets or bags.

[@jwar2163]

I used to do just that keep my biscuits in an airtight container. Then one day I had an issue where a biscuit swelled while I was using biscuits in the winter and it was raining and wet and the humidity in my shop was high and I was doing a dual biscuit joint on a miter drawer face and the biscuit swelled and split the wood. Since then I allow my biscuits to acclimate to the weather and the shop prior to usage. I still use biscuits, but have moved onto the Domino system and have much better results. It is hard to part ways with an industrial biscuit jointer machine that I paid hundreds of dollars for that still has occasional uses.

[@markbernier8434]

@@jwar2163 Interesting, curious, did you ever buy an aftermarket blade for your plate joiner?

[@jwar2163]

@@markbernier8434 No it still has the factory installed blade and still cuts clean

[@markbernier8434]

@@jwar2163 don't suppose you were using gorilla glue or similar?

[@jwar2163]

@@markbernier8434 Titebond Wood Glue, #0 biscuits with western yellow pine aka Ponderosa Pine KD. For the mitered face.

[@zocalo1990]

Wow!!!....

[@grantofat6438]

If the machine is made to match the thickness and curvature of the biscuit, why isn't it made to match the depth that the biscuit must go in? That is as much a constant as the other two.

[@russellseaton2014]

Because the depth can be varied. The curvature of the biscuit is dependent on the circumference of the blade. The blade stays the same size. It can't change. The thickness is also fixed. It is how wide the teeth on the blade are. But, the depth, how deep you plunge the blade into the wood, can be changed.

[@Bob-kb5pv]

I wonder if Lamello sold their products at half or a quarter of the price or even licensed their invention,they would have made more money.

[@victorskunk4441]

Need to use the right size biscuit, at 18:05 to big of a biscuit, next size smaller would be better. At 23:49 no need for two and to big, you need to plunged the right one horizontally not vertical, hiding the biscuit makes joint stronger and looking much better. When not to use a biscuit for a wood joint will be at 24:58, they're many other better ways to join that front cabinet frame, if you choose biscuit a small double "00" would be hidden in this case. What happen to "designed to join wood strongly and invisibly". Do I need new eye glasses here?.

[@amythinks]

So, back in the day, it was as expensive and as exclusive as a Domino.

[@baileylineroad]

Hi Amy! Yes, back in the day Lamello bisquit joiners were very expensive. I remember the basic model sold for $550 here in Canada up until Freud came out with the first non-Lamello joiner after patent protection ran out. $550 back then translates to more than $1400 today. Thanks for watching! Steve

[@robertj1701]

I could cut a dado on my cabinet saw in much less time…😂

[@MikeKeogh-v1b]

Si4🎉

[@TheButtofmnky]

Thank you for sharing