Customer Reviews:
 Very Good October 26, 2008
I agree with the other reviewer. I used to use PC, Bosch, whatever was at the local store. Lots of biscuits ended up on floor: about 40-50%.
These biscuits from Freud are much better. Much better fit and only about 5-10% get tossed. I did also buy the Lamello biscuits, which seem even better on inspection, but haven't used them yet. Course, they are twice the price.
Will never buy PC, Bosch, or Dewalt biscuits again. Though I really like my PC biscuit joiner.
Yummy with a tall glass of Titebond II. Better than Dewalt. March 6, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've used Lamello, Dewalt, Porter Cable and Freud biscuits. Dewalt isn't bad for the price but their QC tends to be a bit less consistent. Lamello are really nice but pricey (I used to work in a shop where I could get them for free)
Porter cable good and made in the US, also more expensive. Freud biscuits do seem a hair thinner (or perhaps it's the Dewalt ones aren't as consistently compressed) Either way, I prefer them as they're easier to jig up and should swell up once after the glue soaks in....
For quality I would rank:
Lamello
Porter Cable and Freud tied for 2nd
DeWalt and Ryobi tied for 3rd
Don't Forget! If you are using PU glue (Gorilla Glue, etc) then you will need to make sure you get the biscuits wet immediately before assembly otherwise they won't swell and your joint will not be as strong. When I used PU glue I would wipe them with a wet (not damp) rag just before assembly.
I'd also point out that you can get no name biscuits for cheaper sometimes but you're probably not saving much if you're already buying in bulk.....
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