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diy99999
04-16-09, 11:37 AM
are there any decent plate jointers for 150 or less new? The PC 557
is too much. Dont want junk but dont need a 7 amp motor either.
thanks

marksr
04-16-09, 02:49 PM
It's probably low end but I'm not a carpenter and don't use it regularly but when I built my kitchen cabinets I bought a harbor freight biscuit jointer for $50 - maybe 5 yrs ago? While I used it a lot building the cabinets, I only use it occasionally now but have been well satisfied with it.
the_tow_guy
04-16-09, 03:50 PM
I've been using a PC 556 for several years and it's giving me good service. I'm sure I didn't pay over $150 for it.

chandler
04-16-09, 08:14 PM
I don't think my Dewalt was over $150, but prices are blurred when you are shopping for tools. Your brain automatically senses it.
the_tow_guy
04-17-09, 01:29 PM
True. The chance of the actual price registering in your brain is inversely proportional to how badly you want the new tool.
diy99999
04-17-09, 06:28 PM
I got the PC 557. whats another 50. a bad lunch for 4 costs more
and its gone in the sewer in a few hours and made you sick to boot.
chandler
04-17-09, 07:02 PM
TG, I like this guy, already!! Theory won't hold water, but you go with it anyway, and stick to it.