C2 - LT #9 - Portable Biscuit Joiner

Question 1

When edge joining, where should the biscuit be located?

Answer 1

Slightly off centre

Question 2

How is the biscuit aligned when joining a shelf to a gable?

Answer 2

Center of the shelf, and the kerf is made slightly deeper

Question 3

How is the biscuit joiner adjusted to accommodate different sizes of biscuits?

Answer 3

Depth of the saw kerf is reduced for smaller biscuits and increased for larger biscuits

Question 4

What size blade is needed for a mini #FF biscuit?

Answer 4

2 Inches

Question 5

What is the size of a #10 biscuit?

Answer 5

3/4 x 2 3/16

Question 6

What is the fence center mark used for?

Answer 6

Lining up the cut

Question 7

What angle should the fence be set for a 5-sided project?

Answer 7

81 degrees for outside reg. 54 degrees for inside reg.

Question 8

When can double biscuit joints be created?

Answer 8

When working with wood that is at least 1 “ thick there should be at least 3/16 material left above