Biscuit Joints

[rcp612]

Okay, thank you guys for all the input. I just got the Nov. issue of PW magazine and there was someone else writing with my same question in the letters section. Apparently I'm not alone and Robert Lang gave the same answers as you all did.
But, that guy didn't get the "http://www.raygirling.com/platejnr.htm" to Rays excellent write-up, which is now in my notebook. Thanks Ray.
So, after much time spent looking for a problem with equipment and supplies, I am now working on my technique. Who'd of thought I didn't know what I was doing?
Thanks again guys.

[Gator95]

One thing to check: Cutting depth

Cut a biscuit hole, put a biscuit in the hole, and draw a line on the biscuit where the biscuit enters the wood. Reverse the biscuit and draw another line. The lines should be about 1mm or so apart, just enough for assembly clearance, if you want a tight biscuit fit. Much more than that and the hole will be wider than the biscuit and the fit will be loose. Any less than that and you'll have assembly problems.

Pretty much all B-Joiners should have a 'fine tune' depth adjustment for the cutter.

FWIW, I prefer a slightly looser fit but they aren't just flopping around in the holes. By looser fit, I mean I can insert the biscuits by hand- no mallet needed.