--- product_id: 3754117 title: "PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557)" brand: "porter-cable" price: "£286.49" currency: GBP in_stock: true category: "Porter Cable" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3754117-porter-cable-plate-joiner-kit-7-amp-557 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 7 Amp powerhouse motor 0°-135° adjustable fence tilt 10,000 RPM blade speed PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) **Brand:** porter-cable **Price:** £286.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Join the elite league of woodworkers with precision and power in your hands! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) by porter-cable - **How much does it cost?** £286.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3754117-porter-cable-plate-joiner-kit-7-amp-557) ## Best For - porter-cable enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted porter-cable brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dust Management Ready:** 1-inch dust port compatible with standard bags or vacuums keeps your workspace clean and your focus sharp. - • **Power Meets Precision:** 7 Amp motor delivers industry-leading 10,000 RPM for flawless, professional-grade cuts every time. - • **Stable Control Handle:** Bale handle attached to the fence—not the motor—ensures superior stability and ergonomic control during cuts. - • **Micro-Height Adjustment:** Fine-tune biscuit placement with a precise micro height knob for unmatched accuracy and repeatability. - • **Versatile Angle Mastery:** Fence tilts smoothly from 0° to 135° with a positive stop at 90°, enabling perfect joinery on any project. ## Overview The PORTER-CABLE 557 Plate Joiner Kit is a professional-grade woodworking tool featuring a robust 7 Amp motor spinning a 4-inch blade at 10,000 RPM. Its innovative fence system offers tilt adjustment from 0° to 135° with micro-height control and seven depth stops for all biscuit sizes, ensuring versatile and precise joinery. Designed for stability and comfort, the bale handle mounts to the fence for superior control. The dust port supports standard extraction systems, making it a clean, powerful, and reliable choice for serious woodworkers. ## Description 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. desertcart.com 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. ## Features - 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00004YKUO | | Amperage | 7 Amps | | Base Type | Fixed | | Best Sellers Rank | #523,156 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #19 in Biscuit & Plate Joiners | | Brand | PORTER-CABLE | | Brand Name | PORTER-CABLE | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 720 Reviews | | Included Components | Blade(s);Dust Collection;Tool Bag;Wrench | | Item Type Name | 7.0 AMP DELUXE PLATE JOINER KIT | | Manufacturer | PORTER-CABLE | | Manufacturer Part Number | 557 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited 3 Year Warranty / 1 Year Free Service Contract / 90 Day Money Back Guarantee | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM | | Model Number | 557 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | UPC | 039404005571 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Voltage | 120 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** PORTER-CABLE - **Material:** Plastic - **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 10000 RPM - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Voltage:** 120 ## Images ![PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61t13-Wd89L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can you do FF work with this joiner using the stock 4" blade that comes with it, or do you have to purchase the 2" blade?** A: As far as I can tell you need a Porter Cable 2" blade for FF work. Amazon's price is $50.00.I've owned a PC557 version 3 for over 5 years and it is an excellent tool with one exception. When using the dust bag, the tool is prone to sawdust clogging the dust port.Frustrated by having to use a coat hanger wire to unclog the machine every 4 cuts, I came up with a modification that has eliminated this problem for me.All you need is Rockler item #42251 ($7.00) and an 8" plastic wire tie.Discard the removable tube that normally connects the dust port to the bag. Cut off the small first step on the Rockler #42251 hose adapter. The new opening now matches the diameter of the dust port. Unzip the dust bag. Insert the hose adapter into the bag with the small end protruding from the spring clip opening. Loop the wire tie behind the spring clamp and tighten. Attach the protruding end of the Rockler adapter to the dust port.Using this fix, I have gone from 4 cuts and a clog to 20 cuts and no clogs on pine, popular, and red oak.I offered this solution to Dewalt/Porter Cable and they showed no interest. **Q: Is this biscuit joiner available with 240V as well?** A: This jointer is not available in 240V. **Q: hard to find the 2 inch cutter, showing discontinued at most sites, including porter cable, does this render useless the FF biscuit** A: The 2 inch cutter is Porter Cable part #883099. The part #5559 is discontinued with replacement #883099. **Q: how do you fix dust collection on model 557 from getting clogged ?** A: I've owned a PC557 version 3 for over 5 years and it is an excellent tool with one exception. When using the dust bag, the tool is prone to sawdust clogging the dust port.Frustrated by having to use a coat hanger wire to unclog the machine every 4 cuts, I came up with a modification that has eliminated this problem for me.All you need is Rockler item #42251 ($7.00) and an 8" plastic wire tie.Discard the removable tube that normally connects the dust port to the bag. Cut off the small first step on the Rockler #42251 hose adapter. The new opening now matches the diameter of the dust port. Unzip the dust bag. Insert the hose adapter into the bag with the small end protruding from the spring clip opening. Loop the wire tie behind the spring clamp and tighten. Attach the protruding end of the Rockler adapter to the dust port.Using this fix, I have gone from 4 cuts and a clog to 20 cuts and no clogs on pine, poplar, and red oak.I offered this solution to Dewalt/Porter Cable and they showed no interest. ## Frequently Bought Together - PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) - PORTER-CABLE 5562 No. 20 Plate Joiner Biscuits - 100 Per Tube , Brown - Trend 100pcs Beechwood Joining Biscuits Variety Pack (No. 0, 10, 20) for Woodworking, Joinery, and Furniture Framing, BSC/MIX/100 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3754117-porter-cable-plate-joiner-kit-7-amp-557](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3754117-porter-cable-plate-joiner-kit-7-amp-557) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-07-01*