I learned a lot. I especially liked the 180°/90° use on mitered corners. I had not seen that before and it was an eye-opener. Usually, A slot for a spline is cut on the tablesaw using a homemade jig. For me, your technique is much more doable. Thank you so much! (I love learning new stuff)
I love how you made the slot in the board for the shelf. I can't help but think that you could use it to make a spline joint. For a hidden joint, you could stop before you get to the end of the board like the end where you started. For slide on shelf, you could cut a partial inside the cabinet and add the spline. Then, use the shelf you cut in the video to slide over the spline. Depending on the use of the shelf, it may not need to be glued so it can be removable.
*Excellent information, Thank you for sharing Your Tricks Of The Trade.* I also enjoyed your Vanner video, and *I Shared a Short Clip to Facebook Facebook.* I look forward to hearing from you by for now Ken
Over the years I’ve got caught with pocket holes ... really the keg jig .... but this vid .... really got me.... pulled out the biscuit cutter and it’s back in the truck...
Is there any advantage to the joiners that have the separate 90degree fence? Because the cannot be used flush without removing the fence, which is a great pain. Great video.
Great set of tips Guy. Been a speaker maker for years yet never tried these tips as I’ve usually used a router jig and router to form grooved joints fir internal bracing and glued up everything in one go which is tricky. This looks to be a great alternative
The Lamello fence has a 45 degree notch designed to register off of the outside point and locks in really nicely. Also Lamello makes a clamping biscuit that transverses a miter. (E20-L & E20-H) Colonial Saw is an imported of Lamello has great tutorial videos of all products and biscuit joiners.
I am very familiar with the notch and also the half biscuits for clamping. I wanted to do tips for every biscuit joiner, not just the Lamello. This is meant for everyone.
Hallo Guy. Great to see you posting again. Great tips too. How would you flush trim the raised solid front face to the panel? Currently I am using a palm router with a flush trim bit, but find that I am not really getting the accuracy and tight tolerance I am after?
Great tips, Thanks! Noticed you were using the Lamello Zeta P2, curious if you never had to use slot function of the P2, which of the regular Lamello biscuit jointers would you recommend - Classic or Top21? Considering the classic, but thinking the added functionality of the Top21 would be pretty useful - Thanks again!
If you are doing work that requires a high degree of accuracy, the feature that allows vertical adjustment of the blade on the Top 21 in +/- .1mm increments is very useful. It's one of my favorite tools, worth every penny I spent on it.
what is the brand of your biscuit cutter, as well as the brand of the plastic, self-locking biscuit? The slide in shelves, dividers, etc. at the end is a very clever idea!
@Jim Hope Hi Jim, This is a fairly common issue with biscuit joinery. If you have a set of calipers, take some measurements of not only the blade, but your biscuits as well. The slot should be a true 4.00 mm slot and your biscuits should be fairly consistent in the 3.8-4.2mm range. If either of these measurements are off, you'll be able to tell whether its the joiner itself or the biscuits your using. If your biscuits are fitting loose I'd also recommend buying a box of Lamello biscuits. They have a very consistent fit and they also have two ever so slightly raised ridges on the faces of thier biscuits that measure n the 4.07mm range that helps give the biscuits an extra snug fit in the slot.
This was far more informative then all of the "biscuit joiners bad" videos. Thanks for the tips!!
I usually don't comment but wanted to thank you for sharing your ideas. "ATTA BOY!"
You are so welcome!
Very smart tips, you've spared me years of straining 😂😂😂
Well I did learn something, 5 things about biscuit joiner. And Ive owned one for 30 years. Thanks
Sweet!
I learned a lot. I especially liked the 180°/90° use on mitered corners. I had not seen that before and it was an eye-opener. Usually, A slot for a spline is cut on the tablesaw using a homemade jig. For me, your technique is much more doable. Thank you so much! (I love learning new stuff)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for all the great tips! I never think to use my biscuit joiner. Will try to use it more often.
Glad it was helpful!
Glad to see the biscuit jointer back in action. Seems like everyone is tossing them for the Festool Domino.
They both have their place in my shop
And now I’ll buy a biscuit joiner, and some cookies, thank you very very much.
HaHa
Excellent video! I've never explored creative uses for my biscuit joiner. It may actually get used more than once a year now!
Wonderful!
#1 Genius
#2 Gonna order some of those K20 biscuits
#3 Never thought of that
#4 I did not know that
#5 I new that one.
Great tips.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome tips. Thanks very much
These tips videos you’re doing are awesome. I love build videos, but these teach me so much it’s hard to say what I like more. Thanks Guy
I wish I had more time to do build videos. Glad you found the info useful!
Guy it's been to long since we have seen you. Thank you for showing the tips.
Great video!! I have been using my biscuit jointer for years and i am always looking for new ways to use it.
I'm a beginner on woodworking and this is a super useful video for my Makita !
Thank you !
Ciao from Italy
Glad it was helpful!
Great pearls of wisdom. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Nice.. using this as a makeshift router. For the shelving… !
Great idea!
Wow, that last tip is going to make.my next project so much easier, and more enjoyable. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I love how you made the slot in the board for the shelf. I can't help but think that you could use it to make a spline joint.
For a hidden joint, you could stop before you get to the end of the board like the end where you started.
For slide on shelf, you could cut a partial inside the cabinet and add the spline. Then, use the shelf you cut in the video to slide over the spline. Depending on the use of the shelf, it may not need to be glued so it can be removable.
Wow! It's been a while since I've visited your channel. But what an impact. Such simple tasks with huge affects. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Glad it was helpful!
*Excellent information, Thank you for sharing Your Tricks Of The Trade.*
I also enjoyed your Vanner video, and *I Shared a Short Clip to Facebook Facebook.*
I look forward to hearing from you by for now Ken
This was a real learning experance thank you. Want more. I saved this ti rewatch it overand over.
Another one is using it to cut the slot for Z clips that are used for holding table tops to the base.
Please
So useful! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
FANTASTIC real practical ADVISE ☝🏻✅💯 Never thought before to do deciders that way & also reinforcing vis fave & edge splines 👌🏻🚧👋🏻THANK YOU MATE
You had a couple in there that I didn't think of. Thanks 👍
Hi Guy, Enjoyed the tips with the biscuit joiner. Thanks for sharing! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
It's frkn magic! Kudos!
Very good tips and tricks.
Many many thanks
Fantastic instructional video from a master.
That's a great video. 5 different and useful tips. Thank you
I use my biscuit joiner a lot. Thanks to this video, I’ll be using it more.
Very Cool!
Wow I dream of being a good carpenter, ended up painting, that was a great video thanks for info
Over the years I’ve got caught with pocket holes ... really the keg jig .... but this vid .... really got me.... pulled out the biscuit cutter and it’s back in the truck...
I love my biscuit joiner!
Is there any advantage to the joiners that have the separate 90degree fence? Because the cannot be used flush without removing the fence, which is a great pain. Great video.
I certainly learned a few things on this one!
Thanks for watching!
Love these tips. Very clever. Thanks Guy!
My pleasure!
Clever tips! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
That’s a cool tip with the slide in shelf. Turning the joiner into a router.
Glad you liked the tips!
Great video. Lost track of how many tips I learned.thanks, Subscribed!
Great Video!
I just got my first biscuit joiner a week ago good info to know.
Glad it was helpful!
Those are some awesome tips! I've never owned a biscuit joiner before but may need to investigate my options. That zeta sure is a nice one!
Glad it was helpful! Save up your sheckles!
Great set of tips Guy. Been a speaker maker for years yet never tried these tips as I’ve usually used a router jig and router to form grooved joints fir internal bracing and glued up everything in one go which is tricky. This looks to be a great alternative
You should showcase your work on YT
Awesome tips. I will definitely be using them. Thanks!!
Glad you took something away. Thanks for watching!
Pretty good demo.
Glad you liked it!
I didn't learn anything, Guy, but I do like watching you work :)
Thanks so much John!
Some good tips Guy... especially the shelf trick.. Nice.
Glad you liked it!
Gracias Guy.
Thanks for watching!
Wonderful tips you have been a blessing to my shop learning
Ok, I'm not going to sell my biscuit joiner. Those were great tips!
The biscuit joiner can solve a lot of problems. Keep it!!😀👍
Great video
I knew that jointer was good for other stuff, especially the shelf. Thanks!
You bet!
My only concern is that using the biscuits the biscuit is holding the entire load load, this would be good for light weight item on the shelf.🤣🛫
That is some really smart thinking.
Thanks for the excellent tips on using this tool.
Glad it was helpful!
What a nice pencil. Nicely sharpened.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Great information! Thank you!
GR8 tips thanks
Super helpful. Thank you. 🙏
Good to see you back making videos. I might have to dust off my BiscJ and put it to use. It does have a use in the shop.
Please do!
Those are brilliant tips and tricks, cheers 👏🏻👍🏻🇬🇧
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you great tutorial
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative video i will buy this machine
Good choice
Those are some great ideas. This is a video I’ll need to come back to in the future. Thanks Guy.
Glad you found it useful!
Really good thanks
No problem
It's been too long since I saw you . What a great surprise to see you
Thanks for stopping by!
Awsome tips! Your the man!👍
I appreciate that!
As always a great teaching video. Is the first tip applicable for miters that do not add up to 90 degree?
Thanks!
I would think so and it would really be dependent on the angles you are trying to join
Great job. Thank you!
Thank you too!
Excellent
Great tips as always. Thanks
My pleasure!
Very cool ideas Guy! Thanks.
Glad you like them!
Good stuff Guy! Enjoyed this. Make more of these tip videos. 😎👍
Outstanding!
Thank you! Cheers!
What a great tips. Thanks. Are you still using this Lamello and what size biscuit do you use the most?
Yes I do! I use the size 20 mostly.
Great. I think I have to buy one too . At least for easier panel glue ups. :-)
Nice. Unfortunately the Zeta P2 is expensive for a hobbyist like me but I see the advantages of a biscuit joiner
Yeah, the Zeta is not really for the hobbyist, however this video was all about techniques, and can be done by any biscuit joiner
Thanks Guy :D
Great tips there, Guy. Thanks.
The Lamello fence has a 45 degree notch designed to register off of the outside point and locks in really nicely. Also Lamello makes a clamping biscuit that transverses a miter. (E20-L & E20-H) Colonial Saw is an imported of Lamello has great tutorial videos of all products and biscuit joiners.
I am very familiar with the notch and also the half biscuits for clamping. I wanted to do tips for every biscuit joiner, not just the Lamello. This is meant for everyone.
That's kind of what I figured but I didn't know if you were new to the Lamello yourself.
Great information Guy!
Thanks for watching!
Great tips Guy! Thanks for always sharing the videos with us!💖👍👌😎JP
thanks for watching JP
Your very welcome Guy! Have a great week!😎
Well done, good video, good target topic, very educational. Thank you I learned a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was great, learned heaps, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Next one should be on the Zeta P2.
Great suggestion!
Hello Guy, great work as always. I asked this question on another video, but this technique should work with the domino?
Thanks for the info Guy! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Thank you
You're welcome
SOOOOOO HELPFUL!
Glad you liked it!
I learned something. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips. Thank you. One thing though is it me or was that biscuit slot @ 9:20 a little bit on the skew?
You are correct
Hallo Guy. Great to see you posting again. Great tips too. How would you flush trim the raised solid front face to the panel? Currently I am using a palm router with a flush trim bit, but find that I am not really getting the accuracy and tight tolerance I am after?
I use the small Dewalt router with a3/8" flush trim bit
I like when he put the thing down, flipped it, and reversed it. 2:10
Great tips Guy thanks
Glad you liked it Mike!
Nice tips guy. I May have to pull the biscuit joiner out of retirement
You should!
Cool - thanks for share!
Thanks for watching!
you missed one that goes inside the miter.
nice biscuit jointer you have there.
i’m so tempted to get one, at $1300
is that the Lemello Zeta P2 ?
Thanks Guy!
Welcome!
Great tips, Thanks! Noticed you were using the Lamello Zeta P2, curious if you never had to use slot function of the P2, which of the regular Lamello biscuit jointers would you recommend - Classic or Top21? Considering the classic, but thinking the added functionality of the Top21 would be pretty useful - Thanks again!
If I didn't have a need for the P System connectors, I would probably go with the Classic X myself.
Thanks! Appreciate your videos, very informative.
If you are doing work that requires a high degree of accuracy, the feature that allows vertical adjustment of the blade on the Top 21 in +/- .1mm increments is very useful. It's one of my favorite tools, worth every penny I spent on it.
what is the brand of your biscuit cutter, as well as the brand of the plastic, self-locking biscuit? The slide in shelves, dividers, etc. at the end is a very clever idea!
The biscuit joiner is a Lamello, and as stated in the video, the plastic clamp biscuits are Lamello K20's
@Jim Hope Hi Jim, This is a fairly common issue with biscuit joinery. If you have a set of calipers, take some measurements of not only the blade, but your biscuits as well. The slot should be a true 4.00 mm slot and your biscuits should be fairly consistent in the 3.8-4.2mm range. If either of these measurements are off, you'll be able to tell whether its the joiner itself or the biscuits your using. If your biscuits are fitting loose I'd also recommend buying a box of Lamello biscuits. They have a very consistent fit and they also have two ever so slightly raised ridges on the faces of thier biscuits that measure n the 4.07mm range that helps give the biscuits an extra snug fit in the slot.
Nice to see a video from you.
More to come!
GuysWoodshop happy to hear that as you are a great craftsman and I really enjoy your work.