DEWALT DW682K Heavy-Duty 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner

by DeWALT

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Fast, precise, and easy to handle, the DeWalt DW682K heavy-duty 6.5 amp plate joiner puts 10,000 RPM to work for you. A perfect pick for woodworking applications, this reliable joiner utilizes a dual rack and pinion fence to deliver consistent, accurate joints. You can produce clean, flush cuts at 0-degrees without having to remove the adjustable fence, which tilts from 0 to 90 degrees for versatility. The thoughtful design of this tool even includes preset depth stops for common biscuit sizes and a 45-degree notch in the fence that permits easy indexing using the outside surface of a mitered joint. Other useful features include retractable, anti-slip pins that hold whatever you're working on securely in place and heavy-duty aluminum shoe with a non-marring surface to protect your materials and permit clamping of the joiner for accurate stationary performance. This kit includes a six-tooth carbide blade, a convenient dust bag, a vacuum adapter, torx key, wrench, and durable kit box for easy transport.

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 ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002232S
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW682K
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,375 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

146 of 149 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

This review is from: DEWALT DW682K Heavy-Duty 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner (Tools & Hardware)

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.

88 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Richard Tyler "Adult Child of an Engineer" (Redmond, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: DEWALT DW682K Heavy-Duty 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner (Tools & Hardware)

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.

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

This review is from: DEWALT DW682K Heavy-Duty 6.5 Amp Plate Joiner (Tools & Hardware)

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.