Replies

1. 
   P3Driver | Feb 05, 2006 11:26pm | #1

   I own a DeWalt and like it.  But, if I had to replace it, I think I'd go with the PC.  More personal preference than actual advantage of one over the other.

2. 
   Kleck | Feb 05, 2006 11:30pm | #2

   I've got the 557. It has too much slop for me. wish I'd gotten the Lamello or Makita. Wanna buy mine? :)

3. 
   Ricks503 | Feb 06, 2006 12:26am | #3

   I have the PC and really like it. I was doing job making new kitchen cabinet doors and liked using the mini biscuit on the PC for the corner joints (customer did not want the extra expense of router/shaper cut profiles or stub tenons - wanted it qiuck and dirty)

   1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go        4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
4. 
   bones | Feb 10, 2006 05:07pm | #4

   I have the PC and like it. It does a good job. I have not had the opportunity to push at all, just simple stuff. I did use it to cut FF for a face frame, and the only complaint I had was the manual was not that clear on how to swap the smaller cutter out. But once, I had it figured out, no problems.  The dust extraction is good. I have never used the dewalt, so I cannot speak to that brand. If I had to do it over, I would buy the PC again.

5. 
   Troy | Feb 11, 2006 07:08am | #5

   I have the Dewalt and it has been a good tool, in the reviews in FW they talked about the blade not being parallel to the base but a few issues later they showed how that can be ajusted. Anyway mine works fine.

   Good luck

   Troy

6. 
   azarby | Feb 13, 2006 08:31am | #6

   I have the PC and it works great. I just gave it a workout today with no problems. Glued up a desk top of 5/4 oak, seven joints with 7 biscuits each. This is 98 slots that had to be cut. I used the #20 biscuits and the top came out nice and flat.

   azarby

1. 
   user-76549 | Feb 14, 2006 02:38pm | #7

   Well I have the Dewalt and the only problem I have is the shute keeps cloging. Then I need to stop and clear the small oppening. If I hook it up to one of my shop vacs wthis helps. The biggest vac  which has more power and suction does the best job. I have not used the Porter Cable but that would be my second choice.

1. 
   Troy | Feb 15, 2006 04:09am | #8

   Have the same problem with my Dewalt. I think it is the post they put in there to keep you from putting your fingers in there. I am tempted to cut it out since I don't put mine in there:) Troy

7. 
   triplenet | Feb 16, 2006 05:01pm | #9

   I considered the DW & PC. Finally decided on the PC until I found a used Lamello Classic on Ebay. It was a little more than the new PC, but it's very precise.

   Bob