--- product_id: 3754117 title: "PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557)" brand: "porter-cable" price: "AED 1657" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Porter Cable" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3754117-porter-cable-plate-joiner-kit-7-amp-557 store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 7.0 Amp motor power 1-inch O.D. dust port for clean workspace 7-position rotating depth stop PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) **Brand:** porter-cable **Price:** AED 1657 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔧 Join like a pro, cut like a boss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) by porter-cable - **How much does it cost?** AED 1657 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/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-Free Workspace:** 1-inch dust port connects to vacuum or bag, keeping your work area spotless and efficient. - • **Ergonomic Stability:** Bale handle attached to fence, not motor, ensures superior control and stability during cuts. - • **Custom Angle Mastery:** Fence tilts 0° to 135° with a positive stop at 90°, giving you ultimate control over every joint. - • **Power Through Precision:** 7.0 Amp motor delivers 10,000 rpm for smooth, professional cuts every time. - • **Versatile Biscuit Compatibility:** Seven-position depth stop fits all biscuit sizes from FF to Max (#6) for unmatched joinery flexibility. ## Overview The PORTER-CABLE 7-Amp Plate Joiner Kit (model 557) is a high-performance, corded electric tool designed for precision woodworking. Featuring a powerful 7.0 Amp motor running at 10,000 rpm, a versatile fence adjustable from 0° to 135°, and a dust port compatible with standard vacuum systems, it offers professional-grade joinery with clean, accurate cuts. Its ergonomic design includes a bale handle for stability and a seven-position rotating depth stop to accommodate all biscuit sizes, making it an essential tool for serious carpenters and woodworking enthusiasts. ## 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. Review: Supreme to Sublime 5 -1 UPDATE! - I own and have owned a variety of power tools, among them, Porter Cable. Porter Cable is hit and miss. Not a fan of their drills but, the price point is enticing and they get the job done. Table saw? I'll pass. Their circular saw is the best I have ever owned. Although I have upgraded my router, I still consider Porter Cable the standard for that tool and their dove tail jig, although requiring some fiddling, is heirloom quality. On to the joiner. The plastic case is as adequate as most. Open it and the quality form, fit and function of this tool immediately jumps out at you. What I got: Of course the tool, a hex key and a dust bag with its adapter. That's it. No manual, no product registration card and NO ALIGNMENT PLATE! VERY disappointing! Off to the internet to find a manual and print. On page 12, it clearly states the alignment plate is, (furnished with tool) NOT! There's even a handy place to keep it in the case, IF ONLY I HAD ONE!. All the negative things you've heard about the dust bag are true. In this case, the word "useless" is not just a handy run-of-the-mill adjective. You can say it literally. The spring clamp and the adapter simply don't belong to one another. I've rarely used any of the dust bags that came with my power tools unless I'm away from the shop with them but, at least I could install them and get them dirty a couple of times. You can't even do that with this one. Your own extraction? The port is an odd diameter. You'll be playing dominos with all your vac adapters to get this set up for extraction or go outside and aim the port at the neighbor's house. This is truly puzzling because it is way out of character considering the theme of quality and precision otherwise evident in this tool. The rest of the tool is obviously ready to produce out of the box. The grips feels great to the 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. You can hear and feel the wind blowing through it. I'm confident that this tool will be in my family long after they kick dirt on me. The top handle is right where it should be and its mounting is well engineered, solid and, above all, stationery. The configuration of the fences and adjustments say that, not only will there be accuracy, the applications will be nearly limitless without any jigging creativity. I think the only instances where this tool will be limited will be where I wouldn't want a biscuit anyway. In spite of the clear miss on the dust bag and the absent alignment plate, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this purchase. At this price point there is nothing better. I'm not the send-it-back type so I'll create my own alignment plate. I'll mention it to desertcart and PC so, if there is a favorable response, I'll update the review. Enjoy. Updating first review. Followed the online process to let PC know that the alignment plate was missing. They apologized and shipped me one no questioned asked. Brand new in the bag. That was impressive. I'm going to 5 stars because I'm not going to quibble over a dust bag I would likely never use anyway. Review: Great joiner compared to... - I'm going to review 3 joiners here: the PC, the Freud, and the Dewalt. In the beginning, I borrowed a neighbor's Dewalt to build some cabinets. The unit seemed to work well and felt pretty solid. But I was bugged by the handle being attached to the motor instead of the fence, which had me grabbing the fence assy. to steady the unit while using it. Never did use that top handle, but dropped the unit and broke it along with the base. Ordered relacement parts, fixed it, returned it and vowed to get my own joiner. Saw the Freud at Lowe's on sale for $129 and brought it home. The top handle was on the fence (where it belongs) but the rest of the unit was quite cobby. The fence face was poorly machined and missing a rubber snubber, the "rack and pinion" adjustment was rough and needed cleaning up with a riffle file and sandpaper, and the overall feel was harbor fr-----. I figured you get what you pay for and used it once to join some boards for a tabletop. While picking up some biscuits at Home Repo, I saw the PC on display and was impressed by the fit and finish, but not the $200plus price tag. Just for s n'g's, I checked the price here on desertcart, and it was 38 bucks more than what I paid for the Freud. I ordered it and returned the Feud right away. The Porter Cable, IMHO, is head and shoulders above the Freud in quality, and a solid step up from the Dewalt in a design sense. Much more of a fine woodworking tool than either considering the features, like the finish on the fence, the top handle on the fence, the ease of adjustments, the range of adjustments,the additional gripper surface on the fence, the extra small blade for the mini-biscuits (which I purchased)and the stouter motor. And though the more powerful motor might be good for a decking project, I would probably not use it and choose a less expensive model like the Freud for rougher jobs. Bottom line, though it's not a Lemello, it is accurate and I would buy it again and recommend it. ## 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 | ## Images ![PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61t13-Wd89L.jpg) ![PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71b8vazrucL.jpg) ![PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614jC+NR1PL.jpg) ![PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ISCJ9lxqL.jpg) ![PORTER-CABLE Plate Joiner Kit, 7-Amp (557) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mWrUj-zbS.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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Supreme to Sublime 5 -1 UPDATE! *by B***. on October 26, 2019* I own and have owned a variety of power tools, among them, Porter Cable. Porter Cable is hit and miss. Not a fan of their drills but, the price point is enticing and they get the job done. Table saw? I'll pass. Their circular saw is the best I have ever owned. Although I have upgraded my router, I still consider Porter Cable the standard for that tool and their dove tail jig, although requiring some fiddling, is heirloom quality. On to the joiner. The plastic case is as adequate as most. Open it and the quality form, fit and function of this tool immediately jumps out at you. What I got: Of course the tool, a hex key and a dust bag with its adapter. That's it. No manual, no product registration card and NO ALIGNMENT PLATE! VERY disappointing! Off to the internet to find a manual and print. On page 12, it clearly states the alignment plate is, (furnished with tool) NOT! There's even a handy place to keep it in the case, IF ONLY I HAD ONE!. All the negative things you've heard about the dust bag are true. In this case, the word "useless" is not just a handy run-of-the-mill adjective. You can say it literally. The spring clamp and the adapter simply don't belong to one another. I've rarely used any of the dust bags that came with my power tools unless I'm away from the shop with them but, at least I could install them and get them dirty a couple of times. You can't even do that with this one. Your own extraction? The port is an odd diameter. You'll be playing dominos with all your vac adapters to get this set up for extraction or go outside and aim the port at the neighbor's house. This is truly puzzling because it is way out of character considering the theme of quality and precision otherwise evident in this tool. The rest of the tool is obviously ready to produce out of the box. The grips feels great to the 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. You can hear and feel the wind blowing through it. I'm confident that this tool will be in my family long after they kick dirt on me. The top handle is right where it should be and its mounting is well engineered, solid and, above all, stationery. The configuration of the fences and adjustments say that, not only will there be accuracy, the applications will be nearly limitless without any jigging creativity. I think the only instances where this tool will be limited will be where I wouldn't want a biscuit anyway. In spite of the clear miss on the dust bag and the absent alignment plate, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this purchase. At this price point there is nothing better. I'm not the send-it-back type so I'll create my own alignment plate. I'll mention it to Amazon and PC so, if there is a favorable response, I'll update the review. Enjoy. Updating first review. Followed the online process to let PC know that the alignment plate was missing. They apologized and shipped me one no questioned asked. Brand new in the bag. That was impressive. I'm going to 5 stars because I'm not going to quibble over a dust bag I would likely never use anyway. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great joiner compared to... *by C***A on November 28, 2010* I'm going to review 3 joiners here: the PC, the Freud, and the Dewalt. In the beginning, I borrowed a neighbor's Dewalt to build some cabinets. The unit seemed to work well and felt pretty solid. But I was bugged by the handle being attached to the motor instead of the fence, which had me grabbing the fence assy. to steady the unit while using it. Never did use that top handle, but dropped the unit and broke it along with the base. Ordered relacement parts, fixed it, returned it and vowed to get my own joiner. Saw the Freud at Lowe's on sale for $129 and brought it home. The top handle was on the fence (where it belongs) but the rest of the unit was quite cobby. The fence face was poorly machined and missing a rubber snubber, the "rack and pinion" adjustment was rough and needed cleaning up with a riffle file and sandpaper, and the overall feel was harbor fr-----. I figured you get what you pay for and used it once to join some boards for a tabletop. While picking up some biscuits at Home Repo, I saw the PC on display and was impressed by the fit and finish, but not the $200plus price tag. Just for s n'g's, I checked the price here on Amazon, and it was 38 bucks more than what I paid for the Freud. I ordered it and returned the Feud right away. The Porter Cable, IMHO, is head and shoulders above the Freud in quality, and a solid step up from the Dewalt in a design sense. Much more of a fine woodworking tool than either considering the features, like the finish on the fence, the top handle on the fence, the ease of adjustments, the range of adjustments,the additional gripper surface on the fence, the extra small blade for the mini-biscuits (which I purchased)and the stouter motor. And though the more powerful motor might be good for a decking project, I would probably not use it and choose a less expensive model like the Freud for rougher jobs. Bottom line, though it's not a Lemello, it is accurate and I would buy it again and recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very nice plate joiner! *by B***. on February 7, 2025* The Porter-Cable Plate Joiner 557 (Type 4) is a fantastic tool! Its power, versatility, and accuracy are all top-notch! I have used this multiple times in the past week with super results. The only negatives are commonly reported items. When I first opened the package I found the anti-skid material on the joiner face torn and terribly misaligned. I was able to very carefully correct the positioning of the anti-skid material and make it functional. The other issue was not damage but possibly poor design. The dust collection deflector and dust bag are not very effective. Even when operating the tool very slowly, the dust clogged the chute quickly. I was able to remedy the issue by using a small shop-vac with a one inch nozzle. Overall, a great tool addition to my shop! ## 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.ae/products/3754117-porter-cable-plate-joiner-kit-7-amp-557](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/3754117-porter-cable-plate-joiner-kit-7-amp-557) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-14*