Makita PJ7000 Plate Joiner, Blue

This is a great biscuit joiner. I had to replace my old one of a different brand and read the reviews about the Makita and the Dewalt and couldn’t decide between the two. So I ordered both of them and first opened the Dewalt and was very disappointed in the finish of the tool. The fence did not move smoothly, and there were many sharp edges that needed to be deburred which I did while inspecting the tool. One very important requirement for this tool is that the blade is parallel to the bottom of the tool and the fence so I put the tool on a flat surface and inspected the squareness of the tool. The blade was out of alignment by about a degree and a half and I was not able to ever correct it. This is enough to make assembly difficult. As a result of this, I didn’t even plug the tool in and returned it. The Makita on the other hand was very nicely made, and everything fit and moved perfectly. It’s easy to adjust and one of the best features is the ease in clearing out chips when they get stuck in the exhaust port, which will happen on all biscuit jointers. The Makita has a single screw that does not require tools to open up the base and clear out the chips. The Dewalt required a screwdriver and removing four screws to clear out the dust port. My only complaint about the tool is the location of the switch which is not compatible with left-handed operation. I have dealt with this issue my whole life with switches on power tools being set up for a right handed person. I would definitely buy this tool again, but judging from its quality, I may never have to.

Best Biscuit Joiner! If you need to glue two big pieces of lumber together this is the tool to use! Stronger than nails, prettier than screws! Bought this and the Kreg HD Jig to have two alternatives for putting 2x4's together for a work bench I'm building. Feedback for Makita: Love that it is Japanese Engineered and USA assembled. The attention to detail is good, but here is where you can improve... The two plastic levers are replaceable, but should be metal! The depth guage with 6 settings is IMPOSSIBLE to read. Raised small lettering on chrome is no good! Use the debossed red line method for the dial too. Use color coding for biscuit sizing - I ended up using finger nail polish dots to coordinate with my 3 air tight jars of biscuits. The S, D and Max are meaningless. D looks like the 0! Put a depth chart next to the dial. 0-8mm, 10-10mm, 20-12.3mm, S-13mm, D-14.7mm, Max-20mm. Design the wrench to fit inside the handle instead of the tool case. Tool case too small. Forces cord to bend and the most vulnerable place. I suspect this is where a lot of cords will eventually break. Like that the dust port is replaceable but look at using larger standard PVC elbow joints to improve dust collection (sawdust is cancer causing in California P65). Sawdust bag can't be on tool when putting into the case. Means users without dust collectors will likely skip using the case :( PLEASE include some sample 0,10,20 biscuits in a sealed bag with desiccant. Also include a sample wood glue tube. You should be able to get free samples from manufacturers. Like the spare blade storage! Case has a plastic fence (set plate) that you use for cutting biscuits in thin pieces of wood. Any chance you can spell out min and max sizes you can join? Design the manual so I can easily pull out the other language sections I don't want and toss. Design the manual so it fits in the storage section of the case (trim a couple inches either side).

Does every thing a plate joiner should and well built Makita quality . This replaced an older porter cable plate joiner that just got worn out over the years (15+). I just couldn’t justify the Festool domino system which is super cool stuff but not $1500 + cool. Festool is for the pro who can afford it and justify the cost by production needs. I’m a semi pro DIY GUY so I use the plate joiner a lot and the cost is around $200 and I’ve not had any joints fail yet so it’s way more cost effective for me. Either way they both have their place. If I wad rich and just wanted the best and cost wasn’t a consideration Festool is a no brainer.

I used to use a device that attached to my Sears Craftsman router to make biscuit cuts. This is definitely top notch and way better than the router. It's light, well balanced, the top side to side handle is a comfortable and natural angle. It is fast and easy to adjust, and when cutting, it has a very smooth glide action. It was ready to use out of the box and has a very nice storage case. Only two minor issues I didn't care for. One is the switch turns on a little hard but this is easy to overlook since it is very easy to shut off. The second issue is the dust collection bag. It works very well, however I couldn't cut more than about 8 biscuit slots before the bag was full. It is easy to empty though, so I just got used to frequently emptying the bag. It runs quiet (for a power tool). I would definitely buy another one. I'm very happy with it. This is the first Makita product I've owned. I have been loyal to DeWalt, but after reading reviews on DeWalt opted for this and am glad I did.

This is an excellent quality tool well in keeping with what one would expect from Makita. It isn't perfect, but it is darned good IMO. The adjustable fence and depth of cut are simple, functional and, from what I can tell, very accurate. It feels like a quality tool when you pick it up and it cuts perfect slots for biscuits. There are ample openings in the fence with centering marks to allow you to get set your biscuits exactly where you want them and the tool slides in and out smoothly. It is not excessively noisy and I fully expect mine to last and last - just like my Makita power planer, belt sander, etc. I purchased a Ryobi plate joiner from the local big box store a few years ago and found it to be so crudely made and inaccurate that I returned it to them for a refund after one use. This Makita unit is a serious tool and worthy of the price.. It is not perfect and I knocked off a star for an issue others have noted. The chip/dust chute is constructed with a restriction that cuts it in half - clearly visible when the dust collection bag is removed. This is, in my view, a stupid blunder on the part of their engineers. As a result the tool requires the use of a suction device to keep it from plugging up in use. I purchased an adapter from Amazon (shown in photo) and attached it to my shop dust collector. It is clumsy but it works. A more elegant solution, perhaps, would include an adapter for a smaller ShopVac hose. One way or another, this is a good tool that really wants to be hooked to a dust collector of some sort.

This is my third biscuit joiner. The two previous models (Ryobi and Wen) both had plenty of vertical play in the carriage that slides the the blade into and out of the work piece, meaning the kerf of each cut seemed to vary depending on how steadily I was able to hold the tool during operation. This model has zero play in the carriage. The blade change procedure is super simple. It feels and operates like a well-built tool. It also comes with a very robust storage case.

As professional cabinetmaker I had been using a Lamello Top 20 for many years. When I finally burnt out the motor after many years of almost daily use I was going to get a new Lamello until i saw the price ($1,800.00). I believe, generally you get what you pay for and I usually buy the most expensive tools that I can afford/justify, so I decided to do a little research. After comparing it to the other cheap plate joiners out there, the Makita PJ7000 for about 150.00 seemed to be the best value. After several months of regular use I can say, unequivocally that it is a very good value. The castings are of good quality, flat and square, no sharp edges. The adjustments, particularly the auxiliary fence that you can raise and lower with the turn of a dial, are very accurate. After setting it, I always check the fence for square and haven't had to adjust it yet. I also love the swivel dust port. I attach my Fein vacuum hose to it, using an adapter, and it swings out of the way for each operation whether the fence is at straight or at 90* While I don't expect it to last as long as my Lamello, for the money I could replace the Makita a few times and still be way ahead of the game.

I have limited need for a biscuit joiner and started out with a Wen... big mistake. I decided quality and reliability was worth more than a low price, so I got this. It works flawlessly. All indications are that it will last for years and years like my other Makita tools.

Brilliant bit of kit really easy to setup and use

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Es muy fácil de usar y ahorra tiempo en el armado

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VERY stable, no issues with jumping around and it's very easy to set up. Dust collection bag works very well also.