Woodworker's Journal 2002-26-3, страница 13
DeWalt's rack and pinion fence and D-handle are two features that add control and accuracy when using this joiner. An easy to use control knob sets the depth for different size biscuits. In front of the knob is the single heavy-duty return spring. A dust collection bag comes standard with the DW682K. The author was positively impressed with how well it gathered dust. r oowoR/c-TOOLS THAT * * ENDURE Woodworker's Journal's "Tools that Endure" have undergone serious hard use in the shop and have stood the test of time. We congratulate winners of this award for producing tools of superior quality and lasting craftsmanship. headed borer, biscuits are such an elegant and easy way to join a face frame, that I find myself reaching for my DW682K biscuit joiner more and more often. Miter joints are another place where this DeWalt tool shines. Its adjustable fence makes putting biscuits exactly where you want Ihem on a mitered corner a simple task. (The biscuits make assembling the miter joint a whole lot easier.) Cutting biscuit slots into mitered corners is one task where the D-handle of the DeWalt is particularly useful, because it provides added control. For most other operations, the barrel-handle is very much my preferred grip. The D-handle and rack and pinion fence are just a couple of examples of Despite his early misconceptions and prejudiced opinions, the DW682 has become a mainstay in woodworking tasks undertaken by editor Rob Johnstone. the practical features of the joiner. The two-fingers-wide switch is properly placed so it's easy to activate with no loss of control. And, to my surprise, the dust collection bag actually does a good job of collecting sawdust (I haven't entirely given up my curmudgeonly nature). I also like the fact that the base is large enough lo clamp (or screw) to a worktop for production work. Accurate and well engineered yet without silly frills, dependable under real world conditions and very easy to use: For these reasons I am pleased to recommend the DeWalt DW682K biscuit joiner as a Woodworker's Journal 'Tool that Endures." @ _/ |
