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Nonslip Fence for a Biscuit Joiner
Sep 23, 2008
The biscuit joiner is invaluable for making joints in a snap. However, the tool tends to shift as the blade enters the cut. To hold the joiner steady, manufacturers install pins in the fence, but the pins don’t always work when a workpiece is narrow, hard, or slippery.
To improve the grip of the fence, I added a layer of fine-grit adhesive-backed sandpaper. This simple addition is like adding snow tires to your car.
Drawing by Jim Richey.
Drawing by Jim Richey.
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