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Porter-Cable 557 7.5 Amp Plate Joiner
Whether you're a professional or weekend warrior, the Porter-Cable 557 uses carbide blades, offers a host of cutting options, and delivers precise, reliable results. No matter what type of wood you're working with, this high-performance joiner kit gives you optimum control. Perhaps the most important feature of the 557 is its 7.5 Amp motor--an industry leader--which rotates the blade at 10,000 RPM. There's also an innovative fence system with a pivot point that provides accurate height readings, and a fencing plate for stabilization, centering, and spacing; a keyhole-slotted blade cover and spindle lock for quick and easy blade removal and changing; and seven different cutting settings for a range of fasteners. Additionally, the 557 offers a technologically advanced biscuit for the construction of cabinet face frames. An included four-inch blade makes standard-size cuts, while a two-inch blade easily handles cuts as minute as 1-1/2 inches. Finally, a micro height-adjust knob enables proper biscuit positioning, and a tilting system gives you the freedom to place the fence from zero to 135 degrees. The 557 comes with a 1-year warranty, 30-day performance certification, and the following: joiner, four-inch carbide blade #5558, two-inch blade #5559, spanner wrench #886041, dust bag #883175, chip deflector #886490, carrying case, and instruction manual.
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Porter-Cable 557 7.5 Amp Plate Joiner Reviews
I had one of these. The blade alignment of mine was tilted about 1/64" from one side to the other. It is good enough for case work like kitchen cabinets but not accurate enough for joining stiles and rails or furniture work.
Absolutely the best on the market. My hired hands have tried to tear up the Joiner without success. Porter Cable has my confidence on their tools. The other brands that I tried were easy for my employees to break for burn up.
On the good side, the repair was free and joiner does a good job. I had to leave the joiner with them for a week for repair. In fact, they damaged the retaining screw and the blade while trying to fix it. I took the joiner to the local warranty repair facility. The Allen wrence broke. The second day I owned the Porter-Cable Plate Joiner, the blade change screw became stuck.
I tried WD40 and an extension on the Allen wrench that came with the joiner. So I did not have use of the tool during the first week I owned it. They were also unable to remove the blade.
Just started using the Porter - Cable 557 plate joiner, it appears to be a quality product and is user friendly. The initial cuts were easy to make and actuate.
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