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EASY, ACCURATE BISCUIT SLOTS

iscuits keep parts aligned during a glue-up and provide a bit of extra strength to a project. A biscuit joiner is an easy way to add biscuits — just turn it on and plunge. They work well when slotting ends and edges, but keeping them square on the face of a piece can be tricky. Without a reference, it’s hard to hold the joiner directly perpendicular to

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