biscuit jointer

[jeffinfrance]

before i order a new de walt dw682k, i'd like to know if anyone thinks there are any better alternatives

i wont be going for a domino.

thanks in advance,

jeff

 

[p111dom]

Either lamellos are great. Worth considering as a second hand buy.

 

[houtslager]

makita- lighter and iirc cheaper

hth,

karl

 

[OPJ]

Another vote for the Makita. It's also worth bearing in mind that the Bosch model is identical.

 

[Karl]

Hi Jeff

I've got the DW, and have been very happy with it. I was going to sell it to help fund the purchase of a Domino, but somehow I found better places to spend the money.

The Maffell came highly recommended. I was going to buy one, but my local tool shop had the DW for £150, so I bought that instead.

Cheers

Karl

 

[JonnyD]

Ive got a mafell pretty much not used since getting a domino but a nice tool all the same.

cheers

jon

 

[promhandicam]

I've got the mafell and it is a good solid accurate piece of kit. I've also got a domino but still use the mafell for edge jointing longer boards.

 

[mtr1]

I have the Mafell, and its a very accurate tool. I've had it about 7/8 years in a professional capacity, so quite reliable too. I only use it now for panels the same as Steve.

 

[matt]

I was about to recommend the DW685 until I realised it costs a fortune!

 

[bubbabear]

I have a DW685 and I can recommend it.

 

[jeffinfrance]

well, i decided to plump for the lamello c3 after all that. great reviews!

thanks everyone for the input. i'll let you know how i get on with it.

all the best,

jeff

 

[chippy1970]

well, i decided to plump for the lamello c3 after all that. great reviews!

thanks everyone for the input. i'll let you know how i get on with it.

all the best,

jeff

Thats what I would go for if I had the money

 

[Tim Nott]

Somewhat belatedly the DW685 is superior in design to any as it a) rocks rather than plunges so is less top heavy, b) has a wide sole making it easier to keep upright on the face of boards and c has a fine fence adjustment. I picked up an Elu 140 (on which it is based and which is no longer made) for 40 quid on ebay.

 

[woodbutcher453]

I used to have a Lamello but some scaly-wags broke into my shop and half inched the blessed thing :evil:. I now have an Elu one which is not quite as good, but I've used a trend and that was really rubbish...

 

[jeffinfrance]

well, the lamello arrived today. comes in a lovely wodden carry case.

i'll do a review next week after i've had a chance to use it.

jeff