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PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557),Black

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 746 ratings

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  • 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

Customer ratings by feature

Easy to use
4.4 4.4
Versatility
4.3 4.3
Accuracy
4.2 4.2

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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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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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Bulb Voltage

120 volts

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
746 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, performance, ease of use, accuracy, and adjustability of the tools. For example, they mention it's reliable, easy to set up, and accurate. Some appreciate the adjustability, saying it comes adjusted perfectly from the factory.

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174 customers mention149 positive25 negative

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

96 customers mention79 positive17 negative

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

82 customers mention78 positive4 negative

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

59 customers mention56 positive3 negative

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

49 customers mention43 positive6 negative

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

38 customers mention30 positive8 negative

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

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

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

25 customers mention0 positive25 negative

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

Off to a poor start, but ultimately happy with the product.
4 Stars
Off to a poor start, but ultimately happy with the product.
Unimpressive so far. I just cut off the zip tie to open the case and found that they failed to ship the dust bag with the plate joiner. Since the dust bag is required to be in place before operating the tool, I can't use it.There's some adhesive-backed sandpaper on the fence that should help keep the tool steady against the workpiece. That was somewhat out of position (see picture); it had partially slid in front of the blade slot. It wasn't hard to peel back and reposition. 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 tool.I'll update this review when I receive the rest of the kit.UPDATE 10-Nov-2022: Dust bag was finally received today. It appears to fit the tool; I haven't tried operating it yet. The process of receiving the dust bag was a little more difficult than I would have liked. Quick timeline...11-Oct: Order placed through Amazon.13-Oct: Package delivered.14-Oct: I open the package, planning to use the tool. I find that it lacks a dust bag. I contact Porter-Cable (P-C) support online and tell them I need a dust bag.22-Oct: I receive an email with a survey requesting my opinion regarding P-C's handling of my support need. I think I responded pretty diplomatically given that the company fully ignored me for a week and then asked my opinion of how it went. So I replied to the survey email explaining that I still needed a dust bag.22-Oct: P-C emails me back, claiming that they sent me an email on 20-Oct (there was no such evidence in my inbox or spam folder, and of course I was watching for this). They explained that "the item you mentioned is discontinued and we do not have the bag you need. We suggest you to please check through the retailer to check the options they have to exchange or refund you for the item you received."[What? They don't have any bag that fits this brand new tool? That doesn't sound right....]22-Oct: I went online through the P-C parts website link to locate the dust bag part number for my plate joiner. Further, I found dust bags to be in stock. I responded to P-C with a detailed explanation of where they would be able to find their own part for their own tool that they just sold me. I requested delivery of that part to my address where the incomplete tool kit was sent previously.24-Oct: I receive another survey request by email. (I still haven't responded to that one.)27-Oct: The dust bag ships. I wasn't notified at the time. I learned the date once the part was delivered and I read the packing slip.10-Nov: The dust bag arrives. I opened the package and tested the fit. It seems to be acceptable. I haven't actually run it yet.So there you go; it took a month to get the whole kit to my house. In the middle of that, I learned that P-C customer service is not exactly the industry gold standard. However I did eventually get what I bought.Since I've had a home project going for a few weeks now, I used a vacuum dust collection system (not my preference) so that I could keep working on it. I must say that the tool itself has functioned very well. I'm not doing anything too advanced yet, but the adjustability feels solid. It's easy to use.Good luck!
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