Cordless Domino

[Fourmi]

A cordless domino should be available in the next 12 - 18 months... I didn't ask more because it's one of those tools I'm happy to have as mains powered, but I thought it might interest some of you.

 

[masonwoodshop]

When I got the email from Festool today about new tools launching in North America in March I was hoping for a cordless Domino. It's my next tool purchase within the next month or so (lots of summer projects that will make use of it) and I'd love to go cordless. Alas, I'll likely be being the current version.

 

[Hawkeye0001]

I love all the cordless tools I switched to but since the domino is
a) the one tool that you mustn't ever use without a vac and
b) hardly ever use on a site without power
the idea to go cordless on it seems somewhat pointless; I'd actually expect the extra bulk and weight to be detrimental for handling.

 

[masonwoodshop]

I love all the cordless tools I switched to but since the domino is
a) the one tool that you mustn't ever use without a vac and
b) hardly ever use on a site without power
the idea to go cordless on it seems somewhat pointless; I'd actually expect the extra bulk and weight to be detrimental for handling.

Those are very valid points! I think I've been hopeful that a cordless version would bring some other updates to the tool and not just how it's powered. Keep in mind that these are the thoughts of a non-user that intends to purchase within the next month. Like others, I'm sure I'll be impressed with it once I get a hold of it - I hear very few complaints!

 

[Svar]

I love all the cordless tools I switched to but since the domino is
a) the one tool that you mustn't ever use without a vac
... I'd actually expect the extra bulk and weight to be detrimental for handling.

What if they add a blower and a dust bag? I find vac hose to be the biggest handling nuisance for such a tool.
For example, blower in my Makita belt sander + bag work almost as good as vacuum.

 

[mcfal12]

I don’t think a cordless option is a bad idea- the tool functions without the vac and if you just had 1-2 dominoes to cut for a project or repair. Additionally the cordless vacuums would then be paired via Bluetooth to domino.

All that said, you still have a ‘cord’ with the vacuum hose bits that’s true of all kinds of cordless tools these days.

 

[Coen]

Couldn't care less. The batteries weigh more than the cord.

[...]I've been hopeful that a cordless version would bring some other updates to the tool and not just how it's powered. [...]

Yeah, I wish they would just update the corded tools. Like with Bosch; they don't even bother to sell the corded drills in a L-Boxx... only in a blow molded monstrosity while all battery powered drills are available in L-Boxx.

 

[Hipplewm]

Any tool that pretty much requires a vacuum attachment  - Sander - Domino - Track saw I don't mind having a cord

Anything else - cut the cord

 

[bwehman]

I might be in the minority here, but I feel like the Domino could be the last tool they bother to make a cordless version of.

 

[luvmytoolz]

I might be in the minority here, but I feel like the Domino could be the last tool they bother to make a cordless version of.

Agreed! Unless using with a cordless vac on a site with no power, just doesn't make sense to me.

 

[SoonerFan]

Like most, I like cordless tools in many cases.  My latest cordless purchase was Milwaukee nailers.  But when using the Domino (I have both) the cords do not bother me.  I used the 700 extensively this week in my shop and neither the cord or the hose were a big hinderance. 

 

[jeffinsgf]

I guess I'm going to show my age, here, but I just don't get it. Cordless drills? Love them. I even buy into cordless routers and circular saws. But I'm not seeing much advantage to a cordless track saw and I can't think of anything more over-engineered and unnecessary than a cordless miter saw. I would put a cordless Domino in the same category. I used to build ag buildings in the middle of hay fields without cordless tools. Yes, we had to drag a generator. But in terms of homes I was never on a jobsite without power and can't imagine anyone faces that today. Even when we were pouring footers, the temporary drop was already in.

My personal opinion is the power tool companies see a cash cow in replacement batteries and they're going to milk that cow for all it's worth.

 

[Hipplewm]

I guess I'm going to show my age, here, but I just don't get it. Cordless drills? Love them. I even buy into cordless routers and circular saws. But I'm not seeing much advantage to a cordless track saw and I can't think of anything more over-engineered and unnecessary than a cordless miter saw. I would put a cordless Domino in the same category. I used to build ag buildings in the middle of hay fields without cordless tools. Yes, we had to drag a generator. But in terms of homes I was never on a jobsite without power and can't imagine anyone faces that today. Even when we were pouring footers, the temporary drop was already in.

My personal opinion is the power tool companies see a cash cow in replacement batteries and they're going to milk that cow for all it's worth.

This is one that i thought that way too, until I was building my barndominium with no power.  Plus 120acres of fencing - mounted the mitre saw to the back of a gator and used it to cut fence boards.
Also, as we progressed and built our house, the framers used the same dewalt flexvolt mitre saw, even though I had power for them available.

Now, that everything is finished, barn has power, we are living in the house and the fence is built, I sold my flexvolt mitre saw and have a built in powered mitre saw, but to think the cordless is worthless I think is a bit much, they have a use case, but it may not be for you.  My framer would fight you for days over how "useful" it is.

 

[bwehman]

Before making things like the Domino cordless, I think a more useful thing would be some kind of Jackery-type systainer solution.

 

[jeffinsgf]

This is one that i thought that way too, until I was building my barndominium with no power.  Plus 120acres of fencing - mounted the mitre saw to the back of a gator and used it to cut fence boards.
Also, as we progressed and built our house, the framers used the same dewalt flexvolt mitre saw, even though I had power for them available.

Now, that everything is finished, barn has power, we are living in the house and the fence is built, I sold my flexvolt mitre saw and have a built in powered mitre saw, but to think the cordless is worthless I think is a bit much, they have a use case, but it may not be for you.  My framer would fight you for days over how "useful" it is.

Okay, your fence building situation makes sense, however, a Honda generator about the size of a Systainer would have fit in the back of your Gator, too, and you could have done one saw instead of selling one and replacing it.

 

[Fourmi]

I think a more useful thing would be some kind of Jackery-type systainer solution.

Festool already sell one of these in Europe

 

[alltracman78]

Batteries for the Domino seem superfluous to me too.

To me the Domino would be high on the list of mainly/fully shop tools. Where you already have power and use dust collection.
I can't see it being used to build anything outdoors (decks/playset/framing ect).
I've actually used my 700 to cut large mortises (not for the dominos themselves), it was more tedious than the OF2200 with a template and large bit.

Even doing trim/finish carpentry in a house you'll have power easily available and would probably benefit from DC.

 

[woodferret]

I'm sure all our Amish bretheren would welcome the cordless Domino.  One day, we'll find out all the current cordless Zeta P2s are bought by them

edit: adding context for those who don't know the rules.  Electricity is okay, for work-use and just don't let it become tethered/convenient.  Charging said batteries is a task unto itself, but doable via different acceptable off-grid technologies.

 

[Lincoln]

Seems like a waste of time and resources to me. How about a cordless planer, like every other manufacturer, that would be a big seller.

 

[mcfal12]

I think a more useful thing would be some kind of Jackery-type systainer solution.

Festool already sell one of these in Europe

They do and need to bring it stateside. I’m annoyed with all top brands behaving this way. Makita does it constantly, Festool and Bosch as well! It alienates a huge segment of their user base. On another site, there was talk recently about Makita and its struggles in the Notth American market. It’s such an easy fix but instead of taking the lead of a Milwaukee - the continue to focus on segmented markets and it takes years for over seas available tools to make it to the US. I understand some of it is regulatory related, some of it customer segment and other factors- but there is no reason Festool can’t bring a systainer battery inverter to market, globally, and have the same release schedule as the rest of the world.