Tools & Materials
Ryobi - JM 82 Biscuit Joiner
Hard to use in the vertical orientation
Aug 01, 2013
Hard to Use in Vertical Orientation
The Ryobi is well balanced and features a comfortable pistol grip; however, the pistol grip makes the tool harder to use in the vertical orientation. The fence is large and easy to grasp. Its height adjusts on tongue-and-groove ways and is guided by a double rack-and-pinion, but the fence tended to shift up or down when it was locked. The plunge mechanism has too much play, which resulted in sloppy slots and loose biscuits.
Fence-angle detents: 45, 90, 135
Cutting-depth indexes: 0, 10, 20
Weight: 7.6 lb.
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