Makita 3901 5.6 amp Plate Joiner

Purist furniture makers frown on the plate joiner, or biscuit joiner as it's often called, but this model might change a few minds. The joinery ease is unparalleled with this method, and Makita really knows its business. This model offers a 10,000 rpm, 5.6 amp motor, six cutting depths for different biscuit sizes, and a precision fence that angles with positive stops at 0, 45, and 90 degrees. Changing biscuit sizes is as quick and easy as turning the adjustment dial. The rack-and-pinion fence's action is as smooth as any on the market at this level, and our test cuts were clean and dead-on accurate. Sure, you can keep on cutting mortise and tenon joints if you want to, but the smart woodworker is taking one of these home. For us, it falls squarely into the gotta-get-one category. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

The Makita Plate Joiner, model 3901, combines power and speed with ease-of-use for strong, dead-on accurate plate joints. The 3901 is engineered for furniture making and fine woodworking.

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3901 Features ACCURACY - Rack-and-pinion vertical fence adjustment CONVENIENCE - Positive stops at 0°, 45° & 90° PRECISION - 6-position depth setting gauge for commonly used biscuit sizes including #0, #10 & #20 CAPACITY - 4" blade diameter and maximum cutting depth of 25/32" INCLUDES - Carbide tipped blade, angle guide, dust bag, wrench, set plate and tool case

Tool Specifications Blade diameter 4" Max. cutting depth 25/32" No load speed 10,000 RPM AMPS (120V) 5.6 Overall length 12-3/32" Net weight 6.6 lbs.

5.6 AMP Power and 10,000 RPM
The 3901 features a 5.6 AMP motor, 10,000 RPM, six cutting depths for different biscuit sizes, and a precision fence that angles with positive stops at 0, 45, and 90 degrees. The blade diameter is four inches, with a maximum cutting depth of 25/32 inches. The non-marring rubber strip insert prevents slipping of material, and the shaft lock allows for easy changes of the carbide-tipped blade.

Additional ease-of-use features include rack-and-pinion vertical fence adjustment, and one-touch six-depth setting for number 0, number 10 and number 20 biscuits. The large top-grip handle is designed for improved user comfort. The 3901 is a heavy-duty plate joiner engineered for furniture making and fine woodworking. The 3901 is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's Power Tools
Makita delivers precision, accuracy, capacity, and innovation to woodworkers. Makita has full range of miter saws, jig saws, circular saws, routers, planers, sanders, nailers and staplers, blades, compact cordless drills and impacts, and more. Makita's woodworking solutions are engineered for pro contractors, for use in high production settings and in home shops.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita 3901 Plate Joiner, carbide tipped blade, angle guide, dust bag, wrench, set plate and tool case.