DEWALT DW682K Heavy-Duty 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner

• 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

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
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.