Building Wainscoting with Domino

[Zed]

Has anyone used the Domino system to make wainscoting? I'd be interested to hear how it worked out any tips and tricks.

Thanks,
Zed

 

[peter halle]

Zed,

I just got done doing a wainscoting project and did use the domino.  After coming back from two training classes at Festool I was determined to use my most unused tool - the Domino.  I took about an hour and did an education session with my assistant - L.  We joined the rails and styles using the domino.  The field of the panels was beadboard.  We ultimately decided to use a system of using the domino to locate and align and then pocket screws to fasten.  That way we did not have to deal with glue and clamp time.

We are carpenters - not cabinet makers.  Clamps equal lost proceeds.

Because our panels were flat, we were able to assemble the frames and then use the 1400 with a rabbeting bit to cut the recess to inset the field material.

This is just one way.  I will dig out a photo of the results.

Peter

 

[WarnerConstCo.]

Getting ready to do the same thing, recessed flat panels though.

Pocket screws are the only way to get done quickly and not have to end up paying just to be there.

It would work fine, just too much clamping and waiting.

 

[Yuri]

I just finished doing some picture-rails in a wainscoting style. I will post some photos once I take them. It was fun, however I've opted out of domino, saidly  [sad]. I went with Kregs pocket screws. For some reason and I'm said to say that I start feeling that domino was taking a little too much of my time and as you folks said it, clamping and waiting is not an option.

I did use domino once in this project where I had to butt join two rails together, but then I pocket screw it for clamping.

I probably need to take some domino classes too because I don't feel comfortable with it anymore. My seems don't seem to align flush. I always have one side proud and then I need to do sending and bla bla bla. I know it's probably not domino itself but me.

However the project with pocket screws went quick and looks nice.

Photos coming soon.

 

[Sparktrician]

I just finished doing some picture-rails in a wainscoting style. I will post some photos once I take them. It was fun, however I've opted out of domino, saidly  [sad]. I went with Kregs pocket screws. For some reason and I'm said to say that I start feeling that domino was taking a little too much of my time and as you folks said it, clamping and waiting is not an option.

I did use domino once in this project where I had to butt join two rails together, but then I pocket screw it for clamping.

I probably need to take some domino classes too because I don't feel comfortable with it anymore. My seems don't seem to align flush. I always have one side proud and then I need to do sending and bla bla bla. I know it's probably not domino itself but me.

However the project with pocket screws went quick and looks nice.

Photos coming soon.

 

Suggestion - when you're trying to get things to line up right with the Domino tool, make one mortise skin-tight, but make the opposite one with a bit of slack by widening the mortise.  There's a setting on the Domino tool for just this purpose.  This will give you some wiggle room when it comes to assembly.  A Kreg screw or two could then be used to lock things in alignment, should that be necessary.  I'll have to admit that the pocket screws really are quite useful. 

[wink]

 

[Yuri]

Ok here are the photos I've mentioned:

As you can see it's not a finished project all needs a final light send and painting the entire room.

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[Tim Sproul]

Yuri,

I like that look.

I will have to steal it for one of the rooms in my house.

You must have used a spacer block while pocket screwing the pieces together.

 

[Yuri]

Yuri,

I like that look.

I will have to steal it for one of the rooms in my house.

You must have used a spacer block while pocket screwing the pieces together.

Hi Tim,
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you like the design, please use it in your house by all means. (I stole so much form this forum idea wise)

Now as far as spacer blocks are concerned, I actually did not. It was rathe complex project when it comes to layout. As you can see all of the walls are different length, however the space between styles "the same" or so it looks. I have used a technique taught by Garry Katz in his wainscoting DVD series. In fact I must give a formal credit to Garry for his DVD series, I have purchased them all and even though some stuff was not new to me I sure learned a lot and in this project it paid for itself.
I calculated the space between each style using Construction Master Pro Calculator. Each wall is calculated separately and number of units (style plus space to next style) is calculated for each wall. The space between them differs slightly but very very slightly so it's hard to see. It's a little cheating but it worked great.
So not to endorse anything, but I do recommend anyone who wants to learn some good techniques to watch Garry's series found here: http://www.garymkatz.com/store.html

Anyways that's what it is, thank you for your comments again and I will post some finish photos once I paint the room.

Thank you all

Yuri