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My old biscuit joiner seized up mid-project yesterday, nearly ruined a maple face frame.
It was a Porter-Cable model I've had for 8 years, and the arbor just locked solid. Anyone have a reliable brand they'd recommend for a replacement?
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finley_craig5310d agoMost Upvoted
Eight years on a Porter-Cable biscuit joiner is actually pretty impressive, those things get worked HARD. A seized arbor on maple is a nightmare, that's some tough stock. I've had good luck with my DeWalt for the last few years, no issues even with a lot of damp plywood. The Makita ones also seem to hold up really well in the shop.
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wendy_ross7110d ago
Had that same arbor seize on my old Porter-Cable. Try hitting it with some penetrating oil and let it sit overnight. A few light taps with a brass punch after that usually breaks it free. Clean everything with a wire brush before you put it back together. Maple dust is like concrete, it just locks everything up tight.
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