Manufacturer | PORTER-CABLE |
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Part Number | 557 |
Item Weight | 10.23 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 16.38 x 1 x 8 inches |
Item model number | 557 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 2" & 4" " |
Color | Black |
Style | Plate Joiner Kit Only |
Material | Plastic |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | Blade(s);Dust Collection;Tool Bag;Wrench |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
National Stock Number | 5130-01-397-7971 |
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PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557),Black
- The joiner tool has 7.0 Amp, 120 V, AC only, 10,000 rpm
- 1-inch O.D. dust port of the plate joiner accepts standard bag or can be connected to a vacuum
- PORTER-CABLE joiner fence tilts from 0 degree to 135 degree with positive adjustable stop at 90 degree
- Precise micro height-adjustment knob
- Lock-on trigger
- Includes 4-inch diameter blades for standard biscuit cutting
- Height scale accurate at any angle
- Seven-position rotating depth stop for FF, #0, #10, #20, Simplex, Duplex, and Max (#6) biscuits
- Spindle lock feature allows for single wrench bit changes
- Bale handle attached to fence, not motor, for greater stability and added control during cuts
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Accuracy | 4.2 | — | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.1 |
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From the manufacturer
The 557 7 includes Plate joiner, 4" Blade #5558, Centering plate #888776, Dust Bag #883175, Chip deflector #886490, Allen wrench #891869, Carrying case, Operating manual.
Porter-Cable 557 7 Amp Plate Joiner Kit
Features:
- 7.0 Amp, 120 V, AC only, 10,000 rpm
- 1" 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 4" diameter blades for standard biscuit cutting
- Height scale accurate at any angle
- Seven-position rotating depth stop for FF, #0, #10, #20, Simplex, Duplex, and Max (#6) biscuits
- Spindle lock feature allows for single wrench bit changes
- Bale handle attached to fence, not motor, for greater stability and added control during cuts
- Plate joiner, 4" blade #5558, centering plate #888776, dust bag #883175, chip deflector #886490, Allen wrench #891869, carrying case, and operating manual
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ASIN | B00004YKUO |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #428,716 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #18 in Biscuit & Plate Joiners |
Date First Available | September 3, 2003 |
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Product Description
Offering seven cutting settings to handle a variety of wood types, our Deluxe Plate Joiner Kit boasts an industry-leading motor for powerful, dependable performance. Whether you're a professional cabinetmaker or woodworker, you'll appreciate its versatile fence and efficient design. The wood jointer kit includes a 4-inch blade for standard-size cuts and an innovative fence system with pivot point to provide accurate height readings. This plate joiner handles a wide range of joining applications and boasts an industry-best motor and adjustment knob for power and precision. For optimum control and stability during cuts, the bale handle of the wood jointer is attached to the fence rather than the motor.
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Offering seven cutting settings to handle a variety of wood types, the Porter-Cable 557 Deluxe Plate Joiner Kit boasts an industry-leading motor for powerful, dependable performance. Whether you're a professional cabinetmaker or woodworker, you'll appreciate the 557's versatile fence and efficient design.
Industry-Best Motor and Adjustment Knob Provide Power and Precision
The 557 owes its robust performance to a powerful 7 amp, 120-volt motor that rotates the blade at 10,000 rpm. The fence tilts from 0 to 135 degrees for east placement of both inside and outside corner registrations. A positive adjustable stop at 90 degrees and a micro-height adjustment knob ensure proper biscuit positioning for precision and versatility. For optimum control and stability during cuts, the bale handle is attached to the fence rather than the motor.
Advanced Fence System for Precision and Accuracy
Complete with a lock-on trigger, the 557 boasts an innovative fence system with a pivot point that provides accurate height readings, as well as a fencing plate for stabilization, centering, and spacing. A keyhole-slotted blade cover and spindle lock make for quick and easy blade removal and changing, while seven cutting settings tackle a range of biscuit sizes and fastening accessories.
Compact for Portability and Comfortable Handling
For easy portability, handling, and storage, the 557 has a height of 7 inches and weighs just 7-1/2 pounds.
What's in the Box
Plate joiner, #5558 4-inch blade, #888776 centering plate, #883175 dust bag, #886490 chip deflector, #891869 Allen wrench, carrying case, and operating manual.
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Customers like the quality of the biscuit router. They mention it's a heavy duty tool, well made, and solid. They also say it'll serve them well, is reliable, and idiot proof by design. Customers also say the alignment is easier, and the product is holding together well. They describe it as a decent biscuit router and a well designed plate joiner.
"...hand and the look, feel, sound and operation of the trigger and it's lock is robust. The motor is very well vented and I expect will never get hot...." Read more
"...The unit seemed to work well and felt pretty solid...." Read more
"...The number 20 (large) biscuits have remarkable strength - ample for the base of end tables, where the joints were all done in a minute, rather than..." Read more
"...This is a quality tool, worth paying a little more for because of it's accuracy and ease of use." Read more
Customers like the performance of the tool. They say it works well, is very satisfied with its performance, and produces amazing results. Some say that it turns on well, has no problems, and conveys quality and performance. Overall, customers find it to be a wonderful tool that is reliable and easy to use.
"...The unit seemed to work well and felt pretty solid...." Read more
"...So besides the dust bag sliding on and off the joiner works amazing and is completely accurate, square and very easy to use...." Read more
"...many face frame corners, both at 90 and 45 degrees, and the results are always amazing, especially when I use my jointer to straighten the edges..." Read more
"...I must say that the tool itself has functioned very well. I'm not doing anything too advanced yet, but the adjustability feels solid...." Read more
Customers find the tool easy to use. They say it's simple and intuitive, making it easy to set up and align parts. Customers also say the user manual is well-written and provides clear instructions. They mention that the tool is a time saver and makes for fast joinery work.
"...The PC557 is totally smooth and easy to use - trivial would be a good descriptor. Stops available for all the common settings - 90 degrees, etc...." Read more
"...tool, worth paying a little more for because of it's accuracy and ease of use." Read more
"...the joiner works amazing and is completely accurate, square and very easy to use...." Read more
"...It's easy to use.Good luck!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the tools. They mention that it makes accurate cuts, due to the all-metal guides. The machine is powerful and very precise, and comes adjusted perfectly from the factory. Customers also appreciate the quality of the motors and the cutting accuracy. The joiner works amazing and is completely accurate, square, and easy to use. They say the fence system is very accurate. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and ease of use of the product.
"...Bottom line, though it's not a Lemello, it is accurate and I would buy it again and recommend it." Read more
"...This particular model came up consistently as having a very accurate fence system, which I consider to be the most important feature of this type..." Read more
"...the dust bag sliding on and off the joiner works amazing and is completely accurate, square and very easy to use...." Read more
"...By far, it was the best choice. The machine cuts accurately, and comes adjusted perfectly from the factory...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the biscuit joiner. They mention that it's easy to set up and has precise adjustments. The locking fence positions and seemingly endless adjustability are a huge plus. The adjustments are intuitive and the device has a solid feel. The adjustment scale was set perfectly from the factory, and the height adjustments are easy to make.
"...Click stops for the depth of the biscuit, and a simple screw adjustment for how far from the edge of the wood...." Read more
"...The tool was very easy to adjust, using a knob at the top of the fence to adjust the position of the slot vertically, in very small increments in..." Read more
"...The positive locking fence positions and seemingly endless adjustability was a huge plus over other similarly priced tools...." Read more
"...The machine cuts accurately, and comes adjusted perfectly from the factory. I tested the fence for squareness -perfect!..." Read more
Customers like the value of the tools. They say it is a very good value for the money.
"...Not a fan of their drills but, the price point is enticing and they get the job done. Table saw? I'll pass...." Read more
"...This is a quality tool, worth paying a little more for because of it's accuracy and ease of use." Read more
"...This model proved the most adaptable and reasonably priced for my use. Used this tool to complete cabinet face frame install for a new client...." Read more
"...I'll just say I was really disappointed with the design and Quality Control issue...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the tool. They mention that it provides a solid feel and good control when using. They appreciate the smooth action and quality of the unit. They also say that it is very comfortable to hold and that the grips feels great to the hand. Customers also mention that the tool slides in smoothly with a light friction.
"...The grips feels great to the hand and the look, feel, sound and operation of the trigger and it's lock is robust...." Read more
"...The PC557 is totally smooth and easy to use - trivial would be a good descriptor. Stops available for all the common settings - 90 degrees, etc...." Read more
"...make the slot is surprisingly easy to do, and, with this tool, very smooth. Alignment was perfect for every joint I made - no sanding was necessary...." Read more
"...in, the tool box itself is better designed, twice as substantial and thick, the tool fits inside of the case better, and the joiner itself just..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the dust bag that came with the tool. They mention that the bag doesn't fit, the clamp for the dust collector is too big, and the dust shoot is narrow and doesn''t connect to a dust vacuum well. They also mention that chips tend to clog up in the dust collection system. Customers also mention the saw blade shoots the dust everywhere and that they need to use an external dust collector to keep the throat clear.
"...In spite of the clear miss on the dust bag and the absent alignment plate, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this purchase...." Read more
"...The one and only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the dust bag it came with doesn't fit on the actual joiner...." Read more
"...Just seems unusual to find on a brand new tool. Given the missing dust bag and the deformed sticker, I'm left wondering if it really is a new..." Read more
"...This was a replacement. The chuck on my PC router never stayed tight, due I think to both high vibration and a bad chuck design...." Read more
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Updating first review. Followed the online process to let PC know that the alignment plate was missing. They apologized and shipped me one no questioned asked. Brand new in the bag. That was impressive. I'm going to 5 stars because I'm not going to quibble over a dust bag I would likely never use anyway.
The Porter Cable, IMHO, is head and shoulders above the Freud in quality, and a solid step up from the Dewalt in a design sense. Much more of a fine woodworking tool than either considering the features, like the finish on the fence, the top handle on the fence, the ease of adjustments, the range of adjustments,the additional gripper surface on the fence, the extra small blade for the mini-biscuits (which I purchased)and the stouter motor. And though the more powerful motor might be good for a decking project, I would probably not use it and choose a less expensive model like the Freud for rougher jobs.
Bottom line, though it's not a Lemello, it is accurate and I would buy it again and recommend it.
The PC557 is totally smooth and easy to use - trivial would be a good descriptor. Stops available for all the common settings - 90 degrees, etc. Click stops for the depth of the biscuit, and a simple screw adjustment for how far from the edge of the wood. Some of the cheaper units just slide into position and tighten, which is far harder to set accurately.
For years I have biased my designs to allow plywood or tile table tops, but the biscuit cutter makes it trivial to have beautiful glue-up wide tops. No more design compromises for me! The number 20 (large) biscuits have remarkable strength - ample for the base of end tables, where the joints were all done in a minute, rather than the hours for mortise and tenons.
The face frame biscuits (sometimes called oh-so-small) are short enough to make the fronts of cabinets without time-consuming lap joints - but remember that it takes the smaller diameter cutter blade provided with this unit (but not even available in some of the other units I saw).
It had a hard time justifying a special purpose tool like this. Boy was I wrong. I use it far more than I expected, and am glad that I bought such a smooth operating high quality unit.
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Supplied blade is very sharp.
The only thing that I do not like is the 90 degree stop on the fold down plate is not set at a hard stop.
Other than that it is a good plate joiner.