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Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 557R Professional Plate Joiner Kit

Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 557R Professional Plate Joiner Kit

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Brand: Porter Cable
Category: Home Improvement

List Price: $410.00
Buy Refurbished: $179.99
You Save: $230.01 (56%)



New (1) Refurbished (1) from $179.99

Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 1 reviews
Sales Rank: 1902

Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.4
Dimensions (in): 15 x 11.1 x 8.8

MPN: 557R
Model: 557R
UPC: 039404902702
EAN: 0039404902702
ASIN: B000056WTX

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Reconditioned Porter Cable products have a One-year warranty through the Porter Cable factory or an authorized service center
  • Includes 2- and 4-inch diameter blades for standard and face frame biscuits
  • The unique fence adjusts from 0 to 135 degrees to ensure accurate mitered joints
  • The top handle is attached directly to the fence for maximum stability
  • The powerful 7.5 amp motor delivers smooth, accurate cuts

Accessories:

  • Porter-Cable 5554 1000 Assorted Biscuits
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  • Porter-Cable 5553 No. 20 Biscuits (1,000-Pack)
  • Porter-Cable 5552 20-by-52-Millimeter No. 10 Biscuits, 1,000-Pack

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
7.5 Amps, 120V AC only, 10000 RPM. 1 inches O.D. dust port accepts standard bag or can be connected to a vacuum. Fence tilts from 0 to 135 with positive adjustable stop at 90 . Precise micro height-adjustment knob. Lock-on trigger. Includes both 2 inches and 4 inches diameter blades for standard and face-frame biscuits. Height scale accurate at any angle. Seven-position rotating depth stop for FF, #0, #10, #20, Simplex, Duplex and Max (#6) biscuits.

Amazon.com Review
This review refers to the new model of this tool. This is a reconditioned power tool. Reconditioned generally means that the tool has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the tool back to like-new condition. Some tools may contain cosmetic blemishes. Reconditioned tools come with the same warranty as their new counterparts.

Though this Porter-Cable tool is priced higher than comparable DeWalt and Makita models, the 557 is Amazon.com's top-selling plate joiner. Its success is perhaps due to its very powerful 7-1/2 amp motor--the largest in the industry--which turns the blade at 10,000 rpm and does an excellent job of making clean cuts in any kind of wood. As well as cutting slots for the standard no. 0, 10, and 20 biscuits, Porter-Cable's joiner features an exclusive, full-thickness, FF biscuit developed especially for cabinet face frames. Another unique feature of the Porter-Cable joiner is the 2-inch blade (included), which is small enough to make cuts in stock as narrow as 1-1/2 inches. We found the microheight adjustment works well, allowing for precise biscuit placement. The tool is well balanced and comfortable to use.


Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A great Plate Joiner   August 26, 2002
Jack Mitchell (Big Rapids, Michigan United States)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

A great tool. I have made table tops, cabinets, and frames using the PC Plate joiner. I believe the fence is the best on the market. The fence angles both directions so you can cut slots dead center in frames and box corners. The fence adjustments are easy and accurate because of the screw adjustment. I comes with 2 cutter heads, one for #0-#20 and one for FF (face frame). The small one is very useful for joining the rails and stiles on face frame cabinets. It may cost a little more, but well worth the price difference. You can't go wrong with this one.

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