Porter-Cable 5553 No. 20 Biscuits (1,000-Pack)

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

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Designed to be consistent and uniform, the Porter-Cable 5553 No. 20 Biscuits do not swell until they soak up water-based glues. This process ensures a more hardy wood joint and reliable results. Comprised of flattened beech wood, these handy little biscuits conform with slots made by all standard plate joiners. And since every package contains 1,000 biscuits, you'll always have plenty on-hand.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TR9U
• Item model number: 5553
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,459 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #4 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Plate Joiner Accessories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality at a fair price, February 20, 2005

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 5553 No. 20 Biscuits (1,000-Pack) (Tools & Home Improvement)

For years I have been using these P-C biscuits for building tabletops and panels in various furniture projects. Since I work with alot of 3/4" - 5/4" wood, I use these #20 biscuits more than the smaller #10 and #00.

I have not had any significant amount of "bad" biscuits from Porter-Cable. There is an occasional thick one - meaning it either didn't get compressed as it should have or it swelled from moisture - but these are few and far between.

Basically, I have had nothing but good luck with these so I highly recommend them!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best biscuits for the money, September 30, 2001

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J. Paul Paris "Pauliep" (Bakersfield, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable 5553 No. 20 Biscuits (1,000-Pack) (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you want to use biscuits that are uniform and will work everytime, then get these. Porter Cable biscuits are, in my opinion, the best made. They do not swell prematurely, thereby preventing you from getting your project together. Nor do they come out of the box in a variety of non-uniform thicknesses. Each biscuit is within strict tolerances of the next biscuit. I have used the Lemello biscuits and have found that they are not as uniform or well made as those by Porter Cable. Additionally, I have used biscuits from Lowes and Home Depot (Wolfcraft?) and have found that those, too, are not uniform to the same tolerances as the Porter Cable biscuits.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BUY!, January 21, 2003

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"diskodirty" (crosby, tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable 5553 No. 20 Biscuits (1,000-Pack) (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this box of 1,000 biscuits which came in 4 bags. I used to buy them at Home Depot and Lowes in the clear cylinder. This 1,000 pack is a much better buy and I don't have to be as conservative with them. This pack has lasted me a long time and prove to provide the strongest joint. I read in the reviews that someone wasn't satisfied about the quality of the biscuits, so I inspected them for defects and didn't find any. I am certain that these are the best buy for cost effectiveness and quality.