On Tue 09 Aug 2005 10:44:37p, (Ron Truitt) wrote in
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I have noticed a few projects using biscuits instead of nails that turn
out looking pretty neat. Is the final look of the project the main
advantage to using biscuits or is there another reason to consider them?

I remember watching Norm biscuit away many times but since my budget did
not include money for a biscuit joiner and it looked like it would take
more time than nails or screws I did not pay much attention.

Any recommendations for a biscuit joiner should I choose to jump in?

Thanks fellas.

Check at your local library and see if they've got this video:
http://www.frankklausz.com/biscuitjoinery.html

If I recall correctly he's using a porter cable. He's got some interesting
techniques. I built three plywood drawers for my miter saw station using
his method. It was FAST, and those drawers are holding a few hundred pounds
worth of routers, planes, and sawblades without a problem.

They don't look all that great but then they're made with some odd pieces
my neighbors gave me when they moved down the street to a bigger house. :-)