Types of Joiner Accessories at True Value

Joiner parts and accessories make a big impact when it comes to woodworking. Assembling cabinets, building furniture, making joints in plywood panels, and more can all benefit from joiner accessories. The right parts help ensure your joints are strong, clean, and aligned. Outlined below are the types of joiner parts at True Value:

Product Name	Uses	Features	Image
Joiner Biscuits	Strengthen and align wood joints (edge, miter, butt joints)	Pre-compressed hardwood, expands with glue, standardized sizing (No. 0, No. 10, and No. 20)
Joiner Blade	Cuts precise biscuit slots into wood	High-speed carbide, 6 teeth for clean cuts, compatible with most plate joiners

Why Are Joiner Accessories Important for Woodworking?

Joiner accessories are essential tools for any woodworker wanting to build quality furniture or cabinetry. Even though the accessories themselves are simple, they solve some of the biggest challenges in woodworking:

• Stronger Joints: Biscuits add strength by increasing the gluing surface area and locking the joint into alignment as the glue sets. This leads to a more durable final product.
• Perfect Alignment: When using wood glue alone, panels may shift when drying. Biscuits hold pieces in place and help align board surfaces perfectly.
• Cleaner Finishes: A dull or inaccurate blade can leave ragged or oversized slots, weakening the joint. A sharp 6-tooth joiner blade ensures every slot is tight and consistent.
• Time-Saving: Joiners let you make repeated joints quickly. This is perfect for high-volume work like cabinet making, shelf assembly, or large tabletops.

Choosing the Right Joiner Accessories for Your Project

Picking the right biscuit size matters for both fit and strength. The following recommends different joiner biscuit sizes based on your project:

• No. 0 – The smallest size available. Best for narrow trim, picture frames, and light-duty joinery where a tight joint is needed.
• No. 10 – Mid-sized biscuit that works well for cabinets, small boxes, and moderate joinery projects.
• No. 20 – The most commonly used biscuit. Great for tabletops, shelves, and long board glue-ups where surface area and strength are most important.

Each biscuit type is designed to swell when exposed to glue, locking into the slot and forming a joint. You’ll get the best performance by matching your biscuit to your project size and material thickness.

Whether you’re building a custom cabinet or restoring a dining table, we’ve got the quality joiner blades and biscuits you need. Shop all of our planer and joiner accessories today and take advantage of home delivery or same-day pickup at your nearest True Value location.