Re: biscuit joiner

I'm not sure but I guess the spiral saw's tip move in a reciprocating motion thus the router bits cannot be used aside from the fact that the bits mentioned above have a collet (cylindrical body) size of 1/2".

As using the spiral for doweling, I think it could do well but start a pilot hole (starting smaller hole) using your hand drill. Better yet buy a dowel first, get a drill bit a bit smaller than the dowel for faster method.

Re: biscuit joiner

I guess I'll buy dowels first and try to experiment on weekends. My spiral saw moves like a small router. It's a Power Craft Spiral saw. It has this features;
- 220-240V,50Hz
- spiral saw for blind lateral cutting
- 3mm, 6mm chuck
- no load speed: 34000RPM
- removable handle
- router base with edge guide
- circular cutting guide
do you think this could do the trick? Can I get a tongue and groove bits with this size?

Re: biscuit joiner

you can try, but try on the side of caution... pinoys are known to be inventive, making thing work when they should not... :rolleyes:

Re: biscuit joiner

thanks for that advise sir timber.

update on my terrible problem...

I just got home from Alabang area, I tried looking for wood dowels or biscuits at the two big builders depot there, Wilcon and Alabang home depot, but to my disappointment they have none. So to my plan B... I tried looking for router tongue and groove bits but sorry for me, I didn't found any. And the worst part of it was, when I tried to buy just any kind of bit, they said that that nothing would fit the 6mm collet of my spiral saw coz their smallest is 1/4 inch, was that worst thing or what? I guess I'll just have to wait for the bits that sir Pyth is offering, although there are no tongue and groove bits there. I guess I have to think of a plan C now...

Re: biscuit joiner

I tried looking for wood dowels or biscuits at the two big builders depot there, Wilcon and Alabang home depot, but to my disappointment they have none

Try Hafele, I think beebeenator mentioned before that Hafele sells dowels. PM Ben as well.

So to my plan B... I tried looking for router tongue and groove bits but sorry for me, I didn't found any.

Call Panda or visit Binondo for quality bits such as these.

And the worst part of it was, when I tried to buy just any kind of bit, they said that that nothing would fit the 6mm collet of my spiral saw coz their smallest is 1/4 inch

Tongue and Groove (T&G) bits are router bits. Smallest collet size of routers in the market right now are 1/4 inch. Those router bits are not meant for your spiral saw and even if it would fit, it would not havethe power to spin those T&G bits as they are quite big (I believe they are only available in 1/2 collet size locally, look at the image posted by violane above).

If you want to do such T&G, router is the best tool. Your spiral saw is for cutting and not for grooving as what T&G is merely all about. Routers like Maktec goes for 5.5K I think and followed by the Bosch palm router in terms of price. Just make sure you have enough projects to justify getting a router.

If all you need is to fasten your cupboard project door, plan if glue and horizontal braces could work. Besides, you still need enough bracing as dowels would not be enough to keep the whole door for a long time.

Maybe you could post a sample pic so that the other guys could help you with your project.

Re: biscuit joiner

there is a reason why they call i router bit and not spiral saw bits... T&G bits even if you find 1/4" shank or even 6mm shank bits are not meant to be used on other tools besides the router.
Imagine if the spiral saw collet loosen or breaks (since these are not designed for that use) while cutting with a router bit and it flew, the money you have saved by not buying a router would not be enough to fix the damage it can cause you.
use the bits that is specified for your tool, read your manual and keep safe. while we are happy with the ingenuity that pinoys are known for, we advise against it since it makes poor and dangerous practice. buy a cheap router if you like...

Re: biscuit joiner

Thanks for the very very sound advise guys. I think I'll just use nails, glue, braces, and screws for the while, anyway its just a cupboard door. I sure would want to post pictures as soon as I start my project repair or as soon as I learn how to post pictures in the threads. Thanks sir Jarod and sir Timber, for a well appreciated advise.