13
Repeat steps 9-12 for desired biscuit slots on all workpieces.
7.
Once all biscuit slots have been cut, place a biscuit in each joint and dry
8.
assemble the work pieces. Make sure each workpiece lines up and biscuits fit as
required.
Finally, disassemble the work pieces and place a bead of glue in each slot. Also,
9.
spread a bead of glue over the entire face of the workpiece
note:
If necessary, remove any pencil markings you have made on your
workpiece before applying glue.
Reinsert the biscuits and assemble the work pieces.
10.
note:
Refer to the biscuit guide below for more information relating to glue
and biscuit joints.
Clamp workpieces together until the glue sets. Refer to glue manufacturer’s
11.
recommended setting times before unclamping.
BiScuit Guide
Biscuit Selection
Below is a table outlining the dimensions of the 3 common biscuits sizes which your
biscuit joiner has preset depths for on the depth adjustment knob (9).
Biscuit
Width
length
#0
16mm
44mm
#10
19mm
54mm
#20
25mm
60mm
The above mention biscuits are typically 3.75mm thick and made from compressed
beech wood shavings stamped out in an oval pattern.
Always try to use the largest biscuit that will fit. In most cases this will be # 20.
Occasionally, when using thin workpieces you will need to scale down to a #0 or #10
biscuit.
Glue is applied to the biscuit and the joint. The glue soaks into the biscuit causing it
to swell and tighten up in the joint. The expansion of the biscuit adds strength to the
joint.
note:
Always refer to the glue manufacturer’s instructions regarding setting times.
Storage
Store your biscuits in a clean dry container. They can absorb moisture from the air
and swell, rendering them useless.
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