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One of the first companies to design plate joiners, DeWalt makes one powerful slot-cutting tool. Some people argue that joiners are joiners, and while it's true that a slot is a slot, how you cut it makes a heck of a lot of difference. What impresses us about DeWalt's plate joiner is the stout, dual rack-and-pinion fence. Operating with striking smoothness, the fence locks tightly in place and ensures that the joiner's blade and fence are always parallel--which means accurate joints every time. The DeWalt is also the only plate joiner on the market with a fully adjustable tilt fence: the face plate tilts 0 to 90 degrees, so you can join work at whatever angle the job requires (22-1/2 degrees, say, if you're working in octagons). Cabinetmakers will appreciate the convenience of being able to make flush cuts at 0 degrees without having to remove the fence. The 6-1/2 amp motor spins the tool's carbide blade at 10,000 rpm, making remarkably quick, clean cuts. We found the gauges easy to read and easy to set, a big plus (there's nothing worse than wrestling with or squinting at a tool every time you make adjustments). DeWalt's joiner also has preset stops for all common biscuit sizes and there's a handy vacuum adapter that allows you to hook up suction to keep dust in the shop to a minimum--always a good idea. --Jon Groebner
From the Manufacturer
Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW682KR 8.2 Amp Plate Joiner
DAVID A CAVALLARO
August 12, 2025
Also the factory had a rebate of sorts on a new one. Free corded drill. I sent in my receipt along with the free drill form and took a chance with my 34 cent stamp. I forgot all about it till the day it showed up on my door step. SCORE. The people in the rebate centers don't know that the last letter stood for refurbished. ha ha ha.
Wawito
August 11, 2025
It is been a while since I bought this machine and just wanted to report that it has been working just fine, no hiccups at all.
WB Halper
August 9, 2025
This unit arrived in perfect condition and was indistinguishable from a new one except for the "Reconditioned in Mexico" sticker and the "R" embossed into the housing. There were none of the alignment problems mentioned by several other reviewers.I've been using the Plate Joiner the past several weeks to cut slots into the sides of hardwood deck boards for use with ipe clip fastening system. The wood is very dense and hard and so far the Joiner has worked flawlessly through hundreds of cuts. I've had absolutely no problem with any adjustments drifting throughout the job.The only complaint that I have is that the dust port clogs every dozen or so cuts. Letting the Joiner reach full speed before cutting extends the cleaning time somewhat, but it's still a nuisance to have to clean it so frequently...sawdust accumulates at the junction between the cloth bag and the plastic sleeve and then backs back up into the machine. DeWalt needs to redesign the bag system to eliminate any obstructions in the air path. An active dust collection system, such as a Shop Vac, obviously completely eliminates this problem.All in all, I highly recommend the DeWalt. It's very well built and the reconditioned units are an exceptional value.
Outcast
July 29, 2025
I did have to tighten 2 screws that hold the plate, but everything was there and it works as well as any new one would. There were no blems. The accessories were all there, new, as was the blade. Am totally satisified with every reconditioned name brand tool that I have purchased from Amazon.
R. Huber
July 25, 2025
Excellent joiner. Well balanced feel, good power, easy adjustments. Rack and pinion height adjustment is especially nice. Big, easy to find on/off switch. You'll have to hold your head off to one side though--it blows a little sawdust straight up above the blade.
Jim Smith SR
June 13, 2025
Fine overall finish; ergonomics exceptional; vibration nonexistent given the operational design; it's just a joy to use. The fence, key to biscuit joinery, is robust, highly accurate, and quick to set up. Feels exceptionally smooth when entering hardwoods; at first, I had to verify the slot was there....I couldn't believe it sliced into oak so easily! The carrying case is tight where the cord goes (all too common in these Dewalt plastic boxes) because of all the accessories it came with. Mine was a reconditioned tool from Tool Crib. I couldn't find a single scrape, rub, nor speck of sawdust; the sawdust faerie was kind to me. After using dowells and mortise/tenon for decades, it's a dream maker. I often use biscuits to line up project faces or make blocks to attach tops to tables; the strengthened glue joint is a bonus. Needs a little blade like the Porter Cable for narrow stock.
Robert J. Dil
May 21, 2025
Factory-reconditioned and performs like it was brand-new right out of the box.
Nathan Barnard
January 27, 2025
Joiner appears to be brand new. First thing I did was check/adjust everything for square. I discovered that the fence was twisted wile looking down it(perpendicular to the base). It would rock back & forth with the joiner vertical on a flat surface. I swapped fences with one off a friends and it was fine (his rocked with my fence on it).I called Dewalt and they sent me a new fence that I should get it in a week or so.When doing mitered face frames the joiner will often slip when cutting the slot as the piece isn't wide enough to contact the two corner stops. In this aspect the PC would be prefered as it has an abrasive bad the width of the base (also it has a larger fence surface to register with the wood piece).Altogether I would have prefered the Porter Cable, but couldn't justify the higher price.
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