O'Malley biscuit joiner

[jarhead]

I didn't want to spend close to $200 on a Porter Cable biscuit joiner and decided to give O'Malley a try. I know it's a third the price of PC, but the quality of the tool did not impress me at all. It may cut the biscuit slots square, but will it be worth it in the long run, and most importantly, will it last. I don't see myself using buscuit joinery that much, then again, I do want it to last. Hmmm... decisions, decisions.

[final_t]

Several users on here (myself included) bought these when they first came out. The same as you, my personal reason was that I had on occasinal use for it, but not one that warrented spending $200.
That being said, I did use it a lot when building the recent hickory workbenches for the art studio, and it performed just fine. My biggest issue is that the dust port can get clogged too easily due to a metal rib that I have yet to grind out. Remember, the one I have is version 1, so you may get an improved one.

[messmaker]

I think the Dewalt is on sale at Amazon for about $100. It is a recon. though.

[sweensdv]

IIRC, the original O'Malley joiner received much better reviews than the current model. I believe that the original one was to close of a copy to the PC557 and lawyers may have had meetings that resulted in the current model replacing the original one.

I have to agree that $200 is a lot to spend on a joiner if you only intend to cut slots at 90 degrees . If on the other hand you'll have occasion to cut slots at other angles then the PC557 is well worth the investment.

[jarhead]

I think the Dewalt is on sale at Amazon for about $100. It is a recon. though.

Thanks for the heads up. I think I will return the O'Malley and go for the DeWalt recon unit.

[rockybrown]

i thought i saw a freud biscuit joiner at lowes a couple of days ago for 97 dollars. it's not on their site but might be worth a trip if you're close to one.

rocky

[Ken Weaver]

I've got the O'Malley, bought it over a year ago and its been great. Does everything accurately and the price was great.

[Holbren]

I have a cheapy no name imported one that I never used and will give you if you want it. I'll even pay the freight, just let me know.

[buddyroo]

Cheapie joiner

If nobody else has spoken for it, I'll take it. PM sent.

[jarhead]

If nobody else has spoken for it, I'll take it. PM sent.

You mean "if jarhead doesn't want it, you'll take it"
Brian,
Thank you for your generous offer, but I already ordered a DeWalt reconditioned unit from Amazon. Another reminder to myself why I order router bits from you.

[Holbren]

If nobody else has spoken for it, I'll take it. PM sent.

Thanks Jarhead, your business is always appreciated.

buddyroo, it's all yours. I'll repsond to your PM.

[buddyroo]

Thanks

Thanks much. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.