DEWALT DW682K 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner

by DEWALT

Product Description

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The DEWALT DW682K Plate Joiner Kit allows you to cut slots for holding biscuits with precision. This kit includes an easy-to-adjust fence, a heavy-duty nonmarring shoe, and preset stops for all common biscuit sizes, so you can craft solid joints quickly and accurately.

Plate Joiner Kit At a Glance: Quick and accurate cuts for use in joinery applications Powerful, 6-1/2 amp, 10,000 rpm motor to cut through the hardest woods Adjustable, integrated fence for precise positioning Preset depth stops for all common biscuit sizes Three-year limited warranty, one-year free service, 90-day money-back guarantee

The 6-1/2 amp, 10,000 rpm motor lets you make quick, precise cuts in joinery applications. View larger.

The plane joiner has an adjustable integrated fence for precise positioning. View larger.

Integrated, Adjustable Fence for Accuracy
Accuracy is critical when creating joints and The DEWALT Plate Joiner Kit delivers. Its dual rack-and-pinion fence is designed to ensure the blade and fence are always parallel--the toughest part of creating a perfect joint. This one-piece fence is integrated into the joiner's overall design for convenience, plus it's adjustable, and can be tilted at angles ranging from 0 to 90 degrees.

The plate joiner's configuration allows you to make flush cuts without removing the fence. A 45-degree locating notch in the fence allows for easy indexing of an outside registration.

Dependable Motor for Quick, Precise Cuts
The DW682K's 6-1/2 amp, 10,000 rpm motor provides plenty of power for making cuts at depth of up to 20 millimeters--even in the hardest woods. The power behind the cut is an integral part of what makes this tool safer, as it prevents unexpected movements with your workpiece.

Convenient Design Details Including Preset Stops
Equipped with a non-marring, heavy-duty aluminum shoe, the DW682K can be clamped down for stable, stationary work. And whether you're using the joiner clamped down or as a free-moving unit, the retractable, antislip pins help hold your workpiece in place for the perfect cut. And it weighs just 6.6 pounds for easy handling.

For easy setup, the DW682K features preset depth stops for all common biscuit sizes of 0, 10, and 20.

The DW682K Plate Joiner Kit comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.

What's in the Box
DW682K Plate Joiner, carbide blade, dust bag, vacuum adapter, Torx key, wrench, and kit box.

The Plate Joiner has three preset stops for common biscuit sizes.

From the Manufacturer

DEWALT DW682K Heavy-Duty 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.8 x 6.4 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002232S
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• Item model number: DW682K
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,715 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Plate Joiners

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

158 of 161 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Value, February 12, 2000

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Beau Considine (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW682K 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner (Tools & Home Improvement)

First, the rack & pinion design of the fence makes this a very stable and accurate tool. It is powerful and the grip and switch location is convenient. When used without the vacuum attachment, this machince shoots the chips right at the operator. However I always use a vacuum attachment because I don't like having all those chips all over the shop anyway, so this is not a serious draw back. The Porter Cable which is priced competitively offer a smaller blade option for face frame construction but the handle is awkward and the fence is sloppy. This tool works great. It is accurate, dependable and easy to use. You could buy a more expensive tool and get a greater degree of refinement but if all you want is a dependable tool that does its job well. I recommend this. If you cut biscuit joints all day long you may want a quieter tool. If you only make a few pieces of furniture at a time, you will be probably be glad you saved the money.

97 of 101 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jekyll and Hyde?, May 2, 2000

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Richard Tyler "Adult Child of an Engineer" (Redmond, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DEWALT DW682K 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner (Tools & Home Improvement)

I read a couple of negative reviews here of this tool, and Ican only conclude that they did not buy the same machine I did. Ibought mine when they first came out (five years ago?).... Everything was square and true right out of the box.

Since I wear hearing protection with ALL power tools I cannot comment on how loud it is. (My ears don't ring all the time, either.) The dust bag, as is usual with all dust bags, doesn't work and I haven't used it since the first try. The shop vac does the trick.

It has worked flawlessly on everything from positioning slats in a headboard (OK, I could have used mortise-and-tenon joints, but there were a LOT of slats) to attaching edging to plywood, to table-top glue-ups. The only biscuit failure I've had was when I tried to use it to attach the aprons to the legs on a children's play table. Some places NEED better joinery!

I am a little confused about the other reviews talking about the machine dumping dust on your feet. Mine has a swiveling plastic nozzle that I direct to the side when I cut without the vac. It seems to work fine. Have they changed this design lately?

... it, it seems like a bargain. The Lamello is unbelievably expensive (at least for a hobbyist), the Porter-Cable seems like a nice tool (that I have not tried yet), but the DeWalt seems like the value champ.

56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy For Your Needs, May 9, 2000

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Pablo "Shuwatch" (Hudson Valley, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DEWALT DW682K 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner (Tools & Home Improvement)

This tool was a great buy for me: I needed a plate joiner for occassional use, one that cuts square and is accurate in its settings; It has done a beuatiful job each time. It is loud, the dust bag is not worth the trouble, its a fuss to get it back in its carry-box and setting the the x and y depth coordinates precisely takes extra care. Once set, it does stay put.

Where your money is better spent if you do a lot of this work is with a high end tool. The Lamello is a silkier setup at a much bigger price: but you make up the cost on time and hassle savings.

For my purpose, I'd buy the DeWalt again.